Category Archives: Commentary

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

Who Are Your Martial Arts Heroes?

Posted on February 28, 2013 by moaimartialarts

Here’s a quick post about my top three martial arts heroes. I’m really most interested in learning about yours! Please list them in the comments. Include names, styles, and the positive influence they’ve had on your art and life. 1.) … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Jiu-jitsu, Karate, MMA, Opinion | Tagged beginner's mind, bullyproof, Gracie, jiu-jitsu, karate, machida, martial arts, mma, suzuki, zen mind | 3 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

Keep It Playful

Posted on January 14, 2013 by moaimartialarts

Are you tired of being so tired after every martial arts training session? Are you battered or bettered after each class? Are you still having fun, or are you in a rut? If you provided negative answers to any of … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Inspirational, Jiu-jitsu, Karate, MMA | Tagged Anderson Silva, André Galvão, Hélio Gracie, jesse enkamp, martial arts, metamoris, Ryron Gracie, Ultimate Fighting Championship | Leave a 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 →

Posted in Commentary, MMA, Opinion | Tagged Cain Velasquez, Chris Leben, Junior Dos Santos arms, Las Vegas, UFC 155 | Leave a comment

The Inaugural Moai Martial Arts Year-end MMA Awards!

Posted on December 20, 2012 by ALar

The 1st Annual M.M.A. Year-End MMA Awards Hosted by none other than ALar Everyone and their mother across the Mixed Martial Arts blogosphere is cranking out some sort of year-end award list to commerorate the year that was. I figured … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Humor, MMA, Opinion | Tagged 2012 MMA Awards, Chael Sonnen WTF, MMA 2013, Shogun v. Vera, Stefan Struve, UFC Awards | 1 Comment

Weekend Fight Watch: December 14th

Posted on December 13, 2012 by ALar

Free Fights Galore! After being treated to a heck of a card last Saturday (I am still crying over BJ Penn’s loss…) the UFC is turning around and putting together, not one, but two free cards this weekend on two … Continue reading →