Author Archives: ALar

Weekend Fight Watch

Posted on April 4, 2013 by ALar

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 … Continue reading →

Posted in MMA, Opinion | Tagged Bellator, Pat Curran Check, The Rock Machida, UFC Sweden | Leave a comment

ALar’s take on UFC 158

Posted on March 15, 2013 by ALar

How does Nick Diaz leave the Octagon with the belt on Saturday??? I’ll tell you! I usually share my fight previews with you guys, but this week, I am going to do something a little different. Excuse me if I … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, MMA, Opinion | Tagged Hendricks Diaz, Nick Diaz, UFC 158 Diaz, UFC 158 pick | 1 Comment

Better late than never: ALar takes a look at UFC 157

Posted on February 23, 2013 by ALar

UFC 157: Making History Words by ALar If you have any sort of connection to the sports world, I assume you already know that two women are going to fight for the first time in the Octagon this weekend. Women’s … Continue reading →

Posted in MMA, Opinion | Tagged Chicks fighting in cages, Dan Henderson Randy Couture, Lyoto Machida Hendo, Ronda Rousey, UFC 157 | 5 Comments

UFC on Fuel: Barao v. McDonald Preview

Posted on February 14, 2013 by ALar

Stop the presses… ALar finally has FuelTV! Since up and moving to the great state of New Jersey, I have just discovered that my new cable package includes FUEL TV. Back in the confines of Connecticut, there was little hope … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, MMA, Opinion | Tagged Gunnar Nelson BJ Penn, Renan Barao Monster, UFC on Fuel | 1 Comment

UFC 156 Preview: SuperBrawl!

Posted on February 1, 2013 by ALar

Words by ALar No, no, no unfortunately the left-coast MMA series from the late nineties isn’t coming back… As long as you haven’t been under a rock for the last two weeks (or may not be from the good ol’ US of … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, MMA | Tagged Frankie Edgar, Ravens, Super Bowl MMA, The Reem documentary, UFC 156 | 3 Comments

Taking a look at UFC on FOX 6: Johnson v. Dodson

Posted on January 24, 2013 by ALar

“Flyweights??? What the heck are Flyweights???” Taking a look at UFC on FOX 6 If you haven’t caught glimpse of the ads promoting a “UFC World Championship” match during January’s NFL playoffs, then let me alert you to the fact … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, MMA, Opinion | Tagged Anthony Pettis dog, Donald Cerrone, John Dodson flyweight, Rampage Jackson KO, UFC on Fox | 1 Comment

Weekend Fight Watch: January 19th

Posted on January 16, 2013 by ALar

Weekend Fight Watch: January 19th Words by ALar As Strikeforce sputtered to its unfortunate end last weekend, another promotion is beginning its own step towards the limelight. Tonight, Bellator is premiering on its new broadcast partner Spike TV, once home … Continue reading →

Posted in MMA, Opinion | Tagged Bellator on Spike, CB Dollaway nerd, Michael Bisping, UFC on FX 7 | 3 Comments

Strikefarce: The End of the Road

Posted on January 11, 2013 by ALar

Strikefarce: The End of the Road Words by ALar It isn’t easy to sit down and attempt to chronicle the demise of a once prosperous MMA promotion. In a day and age where the UFC is the king of all … Continue reading →

Posted in MMA, Opinion | Tagged Daniel Cormier future, Jacare celebration, Josh Barnett, strikeforce | 1 Comment

UFC 155 Preview: Dos Santos v. Velasquez Dos

Posted on December 28, 2012 by ALar

ALar’s UFC 155 Preview Here we are in the final days of 2012 and one of the biggest (metaphorically and physically) fights of the year is going down on Saturday night. Like most other events in 2012, this card has … Continue reading →