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ALar: Honorably Mentioned!
For those out of the loop, I am now officially an award-winning writer. I decided to blow right past the Pulitzers and win a much more important distinction. Last week I was given an “Honorable Mention” in the first White … Continue reading
UFC 150: Halfway to 300…
UFC 150: Halfway to 300… by ALar You would think that UFC 150 would be a celebration, maybe a notch or two below that of UFC 100. Well, that is simply not the case. The event does feature a Championship … Continue reading
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UFC on FOX: Shogun v. Vera Title Shot? Or not…
UFC ON FOX Shogun v. Vera: Title shot? Or not… This Saturday, the UFC returns to network TV with a four fight card on Fox. This event is another victim of the injury bug that the organization just can’t kick. … Continue reading
And Finally… ALar’s Take on UFC 148: Silva v. Sonnen Dos!
July 7th is just a day away as MMA fans across the globe are anticipating one of the most hyped matchups of all time. I could write countless words on the Silva/Sonnen saga, but I feel like other outlets may … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, MMA, Opinion
Tagged Anderson Silva, Chael Sonnen, Tito Ortiz, UFC 148
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Ouch! (A Story of Neglected Training)
Remember gym class? If you’re a child of the 80’s or 90’s, you were probably part of a group of kids who had to start writing essays instead of running laps. At least in Massachusetts, where I grew up, the … Continue reading
Posted in Fitness, MMA
Tagged Bruce Lee, Endurance, fitness, martial arts, muscular endurance, Roy Nelson, Sean Sherk, training, Ultimate Fighting Championship
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The Gift of Humility
I was recently talking with fellow martial artist David Gallo of CT Wing Chun Academy about how we teach our classes. We both agreed that tradition and structure are important, but so is being friendly and approachable. He mentioned that … Continue reading
Posted in MMA, Philosophy
Tagged Anderson Silva, David Gallo, Ed DeCosta, Georges St-Pierre, Jean DeCosta, Joe Carta, martial arts, Rex Kwon Do, UFC, Ultimate Fighting Championship
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One Weekend. Two Events…
One Weekend. Two Events. Three weeks until Silva/Sonnen II… There are two UFC events this weekend, UFC on FX 4 on Friday night and UFC 147 on Saturday night. I won’t lie to you and say that I am all … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, MMA
Tagged Clay Guida, Fabricio Werdum, Gray Maynard, rich franklin, Sam Stout, UFC, Ultimate Fighting Championship, Wanderlei Silva
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ALar in 2012! My Campaign for MMA Presidency
With the election buzz beginning to take hold in the US and my Political Science degree collecting dust in the corner of my parent’s basement, I came up with a tantalizing proposal for the world of Mixed Martial Arts. What … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, MMA
Tagged Carlos Condit, Dana White, Georges St-Pierre, Martin Kampmann, Mixed martial arts, Pay-Per-View, UFC, Ultimate Fighting Championship
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Moai Martial Arts 
Female Fighters in MMA
This is a good week for guest posts on Moai Martial Arts. Here’s a nice opinion piece courtesy of copywriter and journalist Lily McCann. If you’re looking forward to Rousey vs. Kaufmann, this should help get you even more excited … Continue reading →