I recently saw a few clips on the news and the Internet that really grind my gears.
This guy is oblivious . . .
and this guy is just plain silly!
I don’t mean to mock the victims of these robberies. I do want to make a simple observation/recommendation that we all try to BE AWARE OF OUR SURROUNDINGS! Continue reading
Here’s a cross post from sister (father?) site JackedDad.com about nootropics. Also known as smart drugs, these naturally derived and synthetic substances to help to improve memory and focus for many people. Continue reading
We’ve had a beautiful stretch of weather in New England this week after a long, snowy winter. That’s why I couldn’t help but hold my karate classes at Gracie Farmington Valley outside! The kids loved getting to run around and play games for our warmups and after class; their parents definitely enjoyed relaxing in the fresh air, too!
UFC 159: The Fight We All Haven’t Been Waiting For!
As a self-proclaimed MMA fanatic, I am somewhat ashamed to say that this event is taking place just down the street from me in Newark, New Jersey and I will not be in attendance. The Bossman and I had made preliminary plans to attend, but with the squash match booked as the Main Event and an undercard that lacks any ‘must see’ tilts, we decided we would be much more comfortable watching from our respective couches rather than the nosebleeds in Newark. The whole card, from Facebook to Pay Per View is filled with interesting matchups and meaningful fights, but there isn’t a scrap on the card that I would empty my wallet to watch in person.
I’ll delve into my thoughts on the evening’s Main Event between Light Heavyweight Champ Jon Jones and Chael Sonnen a bit later, so prepare yourselves… Every other fight on the Main Card actually means something in relation to its division and each fighter will be looking to assert themselves as a legit contender come Saturday. With the likes of Jim Miller, Roy Nelson, and Michael Bisping on the card, there will be no lack of hype surrounding UFC 159. On to the Preview!
Here’s a neat multimedia poem created by Jesse Enkamp of KarateByJesse. I think a lot of us can relate. Why not take a minute to check it out? It will remind you about the things we love most about training in the martial arts!
UFC vs. Strikeforce on FOX (But don’t call it that…)
Like many of you, I have spent a better part of the last week glued to the television watching one heartbreaking story after another develop. In times like these, sports can be a welcome escape from the tragic stories we see evolving in front of us. Tomorrow night on FOX there is a heck of a UFC card going down that promises to put a smile on the face of nearly every fight fan out there, even if it is for just a few hours.
Every fight on the Main Card pits a former Strikeforce stand out against a current UFC vet. The Main Event is, in actuality, the first true UFC “SuperFight” that we have seen in a very long time. Defending UFC Lightweight Champion Benson Henderson will be defending his strap against long time Strikeforce Lightweight king Gilbert Melendez. Melendez has long been thought to be one of the top 155 pounders in the world, and tomorrow night he finally gets his chance to prove it. Heavyweight up and comer Daniel Cormier will also look to assert his position as one of the top big guys in the world when he makes his promotional debut against aging former UFC Heavyweight Champ Frank Mir.
I’ve been searching for a good, nutritional breakfast solution for quite some time. I don’t train in the mornings as much as I used to; instead, I’m in a rush to get ready for school while going through my baby’s wake-up routine. The easiest thing would be to chug some coffee and run out the door, but the mid-morning crash is brutal. Plus I have a big appetite in the morning, and the temptation to hit up the Dunkin Donuts drive-thru is tough to resist. What’s a new dad to do? Continue reading
This Saturday night we will be treated to the 17th Finale event in the history of The Ultimate Fighter reality series. If you ask me, the formulaic nature of the show is getting seriously stale, but this last season was highly watchable for two big reasons; Zuffa dumped a ton of money into the production value of the show and Uriah freaking Hall. A fight fan can’t ask for much more than watching one of the most brutal knockout artists in the history of the series in crispy HD and super slo-mo every Tuesday night. (Unless you were asking for men and women to live in the house together, but your prayers have been answered.)
The fights this season were entertaining, but besides Hall, the talent doesn’t have me believing that any future champs are going to be making their Octagon debuts on Saturday night. Along with Hall’s TUF coronation fight against young scrapper Kelvin Gastelum, the rest of the card is surprisingly solid for a TUF event. We get to see Travis Browne return to the cage against Gabriel Gonzaga and the second ever women’s UFC bout will go down between Miesha Tate and Cat Zingano. The Main Event of the night is a Bantamweight brawl between perennial contender and company man Urijah Faber and Scott Jorgensen. As always, Faber is sniffing another title shot and will be looking to climb the 135 lb. ladder against friend and former training partner Scott Jorgensen. On to the preview!
April 5th Edition
Words by ALar
I’m back! I know, you all have been on the edge of your seats awaiting the return of my wit and breathtaking prose. It has been a relatively slow month or so in the world of combat sports, but we are being bombarded with fights this weekend and for the foreseeable future. I’ll touch on the five fights that I find most compelling this weekend and why they should be essential viewing for any fight fan.
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Back to Brazil: Taking a look at Belfort versus Rockhold
ALar’s take on UFC on FX 8: Belfort v. Rockhold
The good news? The UFC is back in our lives after a three week hiatus. The bad news? The UFC on FX card going down this Saturday in Brazil isn’t exactly star studded… With stellar cards like UFC 160 and 161 looming in the near future, this card doesn’t really get my blood pumping. Though with the lackluster undercard, the top two fights on FX should be of interest to even the most modest MMA fan. BJJ dynamo Ronaldo ‘Jacare’ Souza will be making his long awaited UFC debut against Middleweight midcarder Chris Camozzi. Jacare was slated to face off against heavy handed Costa Phillippou, but much to my dismay, the boxer from Cyprus had to pull out due to injury. After Philippou’s removal from the card, Camozzi valiantly stepped in to attempt to tame the gator. The Main Event of the night and the tilt catching most of the media attention pits former Strikeforce Middleweight Champ Luke Rockhold against the TRT fueled Brazilian ‘Young Dinosaur’ Vitor Belfort. Most of my preview will take a look at that fight and the surrounding issues, but I’ll throw out my picks for the rest of the card as well. Here we go!
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