Author Archives: ALar

Heroes Get Remembered, but Legends Never Die: A UFC 168 Preview

Posted on December 27, 2013 by ALar

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ix8s_TUYVW8 It all comes down to this, the cherry on top of the greatest year in the history of Mixed Martial Arts. After the Main Course that consisted of some of the greatest fights in history and some of the … Continue reading →

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The 2nd Annual Moai Martial Arts Year-End MMA Awards!

Posted on December 24, 2013 by ALar

Hosted by none other than your favorite MMA blogger, Alar. Sitting here on the couch, I flipped the dial over to FOX Sports 1 and found that UFC Tonight was counting down the ’50 Best UFC Moments’ of the year. I … Continue reading →

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UFC on FOX 9: The Cursed Card

Posted on December 13, 2013 by ALar

Pettis. Grant. Thomson. Varner. Gastelum. McCall. Moraga. Condit. Brown. Those are the fighters that were at one time or another SUPPOSED to appear on this card. Sadly, the almighty MMA gods wanted nothing to do with a stacked event on … Continue reading →

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Aussie! Aussie! Aussie!

Posted on December 6, 2013 by ALar

A UFC Fight Night 33: Hunt v. Bigfoot Preview Grab a Foster’s and settle in for this rare Friday night UFC event. Due to Brisbane being on the opposite side of the world than most of the UFC’s loyal fan … Continue reading →

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Taking a Quick Look at the TUF 18 Finale

Posted on November 29, 2013 by ALar

I try to watch TUF, I really do, but the show is just so damn stale at this point. Sure, the Ronda Rousey fueled antics spiced this season up a bit, but even the injection of women into the TUF … Continue reading →

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UFC 167 Preview: GSP’s Toughest Test Yet?

Posted on November 15, 2013 by ALar

ALar shares his thoughts on Saturday’s 20th anniversary card We have finally arrived at the UFC’s landmark 20th Anniversary. From Royce to Tank to Bones, the sport has remarkably come a long way. I can still vividly remember that right … Continue reading →

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Holy Hendo, Batman! A UFC Fight Night 32 Main Event Preview

Posted on November 8, 2013 by ALar

Wow! Talk about a quick turn around for the crew at Zuffa. Wednesday in Kentucky, Saturday in Brazil… The brand is clearly working towards that global domination goal. Now, I hate to say it, but this preview is going to … Continue reading →

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UFC Fight For the Troops 3: A Preview

Posted on November 5, 2013 by ALar

I have to say, I am a fan of absolutely anything that benefits those that defend our country. I genuinely respect the UFC for throwing this fight card at Fort Campbell in Kentucky in front of a packed house of … Continue reading →

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UFC Fight Night 30: Machida v. Munoz Quick Picks!

Posted on October 25, 2013 by ALar

Woah, this one snuck up on me! This Saturday afternoon the UFC is throwing down another Fight Night card on Fox Sports 2 (AKA Fuel TV). This card isn’t exactly setting my inner MMA fanaticism on fire, and thankfully I … Continue reading →

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UFC 166 Quick Picks

Posted on October 19, 2013 by ALar

Well, well, well. It hasn’t been a fun week in the world of ALar. I had an exhaustive event preview in the can for all of you loyal readers out there, but my trusty Macbook decided to bite the dust … Continue reading →

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