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Karate Congrats!

Posted on October 27, 2013 by moaimartialarts

This was a big weekend for several of my karate heroes! First, I’d like to congratulate my sensei, Ed DeCosta for achieving his 9th-dan while training in Okinawa this week. After a lifetime of training and teaching, it is a … 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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Wednesday Night Fights: UFC Fight Night 29 Edition

Posted on October 8, 2013 by ALar

ALar takes a look at tomorrow night’s UFC event Follow us on Twitter! Another Wednesday and another UFC card for your viewing pleasure… Hey, guess what country this thing takes place in? “Brazil?!?” You got it! Yesss, this is another … Continue reading →

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UFC 165 Preview: Within Reach

Posted on September 19, 2013 by ALar

ALar takes a look at UFC 165 Well, well, well… There was an outcry from MMA fans the last month or so that the brass over at Zuffa were over-saturating their product and pumping out far too many shows. After … Continue reading →

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3 Events, 7 Days: The Brazilian Finale

Posted on September 3, 2013 by ALar

I’m dragging, barely functioning, but I will still answer the call for my loyal readers! If you watched this weekend’s UFC 164 card, there was no doubt that you were entertained by a tantalizing night of fights. If you ask … Continue reading →

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3 Events, 7 Days: Part Deux!

Posted on August 29, 2013 by ALar

ALar previews UFC 164: Henderson v. Pettis II With all this UFC action, my blogging fingers are growing weary, but I will fight through the pain and deliver for you, my loyal readers! This Saturday the UFC is throwing one … Continue reading →

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3 Events, 7 Days: Part One!

Posted on August 27, 2013 by ALar

UFC Fight Night 27: Condit v. Kampmann Rejoice! I have returned from a diet destroying bender on the Outer Banks to grace you with my eloquent MMA prose once again! A big shout out to the boss for some top-notch … Continue reading →

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UFC On Fox Sports 1: Insider Highlights

Posted on August 18, 2013 by moaimartialarts

Hey, fight fans. I’m fresh back from the UFC debut on Fox Sports 1 in Boston. Let me start with aplogies once again. Remember back in 2010 when I promised live tweets from the cheap seats? Turns out I couldn’t … Continue reading →

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Ready for Launch: A Preview of the UFC debut on FOX Sports 1

Posted on August 14, 2013 by ALar

New Channel. Same Octagon. Well, well, well… We are a house divided here at Moai Martial Arts. One of us will be in attendance at this Saturday’s so-called UFC Fight Night 26: Sonnen v. Shogun, while the other one of … Continue reading →

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