Author Archives: ALar

What Really Went Down at UFC Fight Night 50

Posted on September 7, 2014 by ALar

So, as you know, the Moai Martial Arts crew was live and in living color at UFC Fight Night 50 this past Friday. This rare dual post will cue our faithful readers in on some of our favorite moments and … Continue reading →

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UFC Fight Night 50: We’ll Be In the Building!

Posted on September 5, 2014 by ALar

  In a last second celebratory decision, the Moai Martial Arts boys will be at Foxwoods tonight for the UFC Fight Night: Jacare v. Mousasi card! This will be ALar’s first live UFC event and he can’t freaking wait! Pay … Continue reading →

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UFC 177: The Rematch NO ONE Wanted to See

Posted on August 29, 2014 by ALar

I genuinely feel bad for TJ Dillashaw. He utterly dismantled reigning Champion Renan Barao at UFC 173 back in May. Barao, the same fighter Dana White had been lauding as one of the best in the world prior to the … Continue reading →

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There are two UFC Main Events this weekend, but are there really?

Posted on August 22, 2014 by ALar

There are two UFC events this weekend: One in the Asian gambling haven of Macau headlined by Michael Bisping and Cung Le, the other in the MMA hotbed of Tulsa, headlined by Benson Henderson and Rafael Dos Anjos. Quick! If … Continue reading →

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If Ryan Bader and OSP fight in the woods, does it make a sound?

Posted on August 15, 2014 by ALar

Now, listen here loyal followers: Even with an event as weak as this Saturday’s card in the boonies of Maine, I wasn’t going to leave you without your ALar fix. In my mind, this card serves one purpose: to let … Continue reading →

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Guest Blog: A Metamoris IV Preview

Posted on August 8, 2014 by ALar

by Ryan Bradbury Buy this pay per view, period. This is the best card Ralek has put together yet, with three former UFC fighters, ADCC Champions, alumni from The Ultimate Fighter and BJJ Kumite, and enough combined gold medals to … Continue reading →

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UFC on FOX: Lawler vs. Brown is a must-watch for anyone with a pulse

Posted on July 26, 2014 by ALar

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mptHMU2S7c Tonight’s Main Event FOX has all the makings of a legendary fight. One fighter possesses an iron will that simply refuses to let him lose, while the other combatant unleashes unbridled brute force with every swing of the fist. … Continue reading →

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Is Conor McGregor the Star the UFC Needs?

Posted on July 18, 2014 by ALar

In case you have been living under a rock for the last week, Dublin’s own Conor McGregor is headlining a UFC card in his hometown on Saturday. If you don’t know, McGregor is the brash, cocky, and deftly skilled featherweight … Continue reading →

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Cowboy Up! A Quick Look at the UFC Fight Night 45 Main Event

Posted on July 16, 2014 by ALar

Tonight two of the most electrifying Lightweights on the planet will tangle in Atlantic City. In a city used to a Jager fueled boardwalk scuffle, this tilt should put all of the intricacies of MMA on full display. You can’t … Continue reading →

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In Defense of Sports Entertainment

Posted on July 15, 2014 by ALar

“It’s fake!” “You know what is going to happen!” “Why do you want to watch a bunch of sweaty dudes jump around in tights?” These are the questions that the run of the mill professional wrestling fan faces whenever the … Continue reading →

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