Author Archives: ALar

Back on “Big” FOX: Heavy Hands and Heavweights

Posted on April 19, 2014 by ALar

Dare I say that this is the best UFC card of 2014? As always, we have to wait until the fights actually go down to judge the quality of the booking, but on paper, this is as solid as it … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Night Fights! A Quick Look at the TUF Nations Finale

Posted on April 15, 2014 by ALar

Well, this one crept up on me! I was gearing up for the FOX card on Saturday and realized that there is a random Wednesday event from Quebec going down first.  Neat-O! Now, I haven’t watched a second of TUF … Continue reading →

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Let’s do it again, brother! A Quick Take on Shogun v. Hendo II

Posted on March 22, 2014 by ALar

Now, I will never complain when Dan Henderson or Shogun Rua are scheduled to enter the Octagon, but with this booking it seems like the UFC is attempting to catch lightening in a bottle a second time. Their first fight … Continue reading →

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UFC 171: Crowning a New Welterweight King

Posted on March 13, 2014 by ALar

Well, my MMA diet feels like it has taken a vegan turn over the last few months… We had a bountiful meaty feast back at UFC 168, and a decent chicken dinner for UFC 169, but every other event hasn’t … Continue reading →

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Should you buy UFC Fight Pass?

Posted on February 28, 2014 by ALar

The simple answer is: Right now? No, you shouldn’t. More after the jump.

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Rousey’s Rapid Return: A UFC 170 Preview

Posted on February 21, 2014 by ALar

If you ask me, this card is flying wayyy under the radar. Amidst the Winter Olympics and the high points of both college and professional basketball, the UFC is putting one of their supposed top draws on display. No doubt … Continue reading →

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Can the Dreamcatcher slay The Dragon?

Posted on February 14, 2014 by ALar

A UFC Fight Night 36 Preview After a decision heavy UFC 169 card a few weeks ago, the Zuffa brass are hoping that this event going down in Brazil will have plenty of excitement for the viewing public. A slugfest … Continue reading →

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UFC 169: SuperBrawl in Jersey – A Preview

Posted on February 1, 2014 by ALar

If you have any sort of connection to American pop culture, you know that the biggest annual event on the entertainment calendar is going down this weekend. UFC 169: Barao v. Faber! Just kidding, I’m talking about the Super Bowl. … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on UFC on FOX 10: Henderson v. Thomson

Posted on January 23, 2014 by ALar

Hey, we can’t complain about free Saturday night fights now, can we? Your boy ALar may be able to find a way… Let’s be real, this is probably the weakest UFC on FOX card to date (Seriously, take a gander … Continue reading →

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Taking a Look at UFC Fight Night 35: Rockhold v. Philippou

Posted on January 14, 2014 by ALar

(Author’s Note: First things first, yours truly will only be previewing MMA/UFC events that air on American television from here on out. I personally won’t be rolling out of bed at 6 AM and tuning into events like the recent … Continue reading →

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