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Why I Don’t Trane UFC
I generally don’t disclose my lifelong interest in martial arts to my English classes. The inevitable conversation ensues: You do karate? Why are you a teacher? You should fight in the UFC! After all, if Kevin James can do it, so can … Continue reading
Heroes Get Remembered, but Legends Never Die: A UFC 168 Preview
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
Posted in Commentary, MMA, Opinion, Uncategorized
Tagged Anderson Silva, MMA Prediction, Ronda Rousey, UFC 168
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The 2nd Annual Moai Martial Arts Year-End MMA Awards!
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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Tagged 2013 MMA Awards, Anderson Silva, MMA Awards, Ronda Rousey, UFC
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UFC on FOX 9: The Cursed Card
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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Tagged Demetrious Johnson, joe lauzon, mma, UFC, UFC on Fox, Urijah Faber
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Aussie! Aussie! Aussie!
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
Posted in Commentary, MMA, Uncategorized
Tagged Bigfoot Silva, Mark Hunt, mma, Shogun Rua, UFC
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Taking a Quick Look at the TUF 18 Finale
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
UFC 167 Preview: GSP’s Toughest Test Yet?
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
Posted in Commentary, MMA, Opinion
Tagged Chael Sonnen, Georges St-Pierre, Johny Hendricks, Rashad Evans, UFC, UFC 167
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Holy Hendo, Batman! A UFC Fight Night 32 Main Event Preview
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
Posted in Commentary, MMA, Opinion, Uncategorized
Tagged Dan Henderson, UFC, UFC Fight Night 32, Vitor Belfort
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UFC Fight For the Troops 3: A Preview
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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Tagged Liz Carmouche, mma, Tim Kennedy, UFC, UFC Fight for the Troops
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Moai Martial Arts 
Taking a Look at UFC Fight Night 35: Rockhold v. Philippou
(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 →