Category Archives: Opinion

Taking Care

Posted on August 9, 2020 by moaimartialarts

Given the state of the world in 2020, I’ve been thinking a lot about care lately—for self, for others, for society, for the planet. This thinking, perhaps paradoxically, lead me to think of martial arts. Continue reading →

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UFC 194: The Granddaddy of Them All

Posted on December 5, 2015 by ALar

Here we are only a 7 days away from the biggest UFC card of the year and I am FINALLY making my triumphant return to outlandish MMA prognostications! With every major media outlet ramping up their UFC coverage, I thought … Continue reading →

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The Ronda Show: A Glimpse at the UFC 184 Main Event

Posted on February 27, 2015 by ALar

As MMA fans, we should cherish every single time Ronda Rousey fights. She isn’t going to be here forever. Even with her budding star power and excellent displays of brutality, it’s still hard to get amped up for this weekend’s … Continue reading →

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Can 35-year-old Frank Mir capture ‘Bigfoot’ Silva?

Posted on February 20, 2015 by ALar

The answer is no. Simply, no. In most of my blogs, I try to take a deep dive into the strategy and backstory behind UFC main events. For this one, I am going to more or less ask HOW and … Continue reading →

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No love: Prepare yourself for some Brandon Thatch scented violence!

Posted on February 11, 2015 by ALar

Why go see 50 Shades of Grey this weekend when there is some ol’ fashioned cage fighting going down in Colorado?!? A little Rocky Mountain MMA has all the roughness, ruckus, and sadism you could ever ask for! My loyal … Continue reading →

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No More Heroes

Posted on February 4, 2015 by ALar

We all know what news broke last night. As an MMA fan and supporter, it was saddening. Disappointing, even. I’ll be damned if it wasn’t totally sobering. One of our stars, our most lethal hero, one of the last mythical … Continue reading →

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#HotTake: Daniel Cormier will DISMANTLE Jon Jones

Posted on January 2, 2015 by ALar

It’s going down. This Saturday night has that special tingly feeling about it. That feeling that only comes around once in a blue moon in today’s MMA landscape. Ever since the “Year of the Superfight” was declared, I was expecting … Continue reading →

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Five Fights I Can’t Wait to Watch at UFC 178

Posted on September 26, 2014 by ALar

In case you weren’t aware, there is quite the doozy of a UFC card going down this Saturday. Former champions and number one contenders returning from lengthy lay offs. One of the most heralded fighters that has ever existed outside … Continue reading →

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What Really Went Down at UFC Fight Night 50

Posted on September 7, 2014 by ALar

So, as you know, the Moai Martial Arts crew was live and in living color at UFC Fight Night 50 this past Friday. This rare dual post will cue our faithful readers in on some of our favorite moments and … Continue reading →

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There are two UFC Main Events this weekend, but are there really?

Posted on August 22, 2014 by ALar

There are two UFC events this weekend: One in the Asian gambling haven of Macau headlined by Michael Bisping and Cung Le, the other in the MMA hotbed of Tulsa, headlined by Benson Henderson and Rafael Dos Anjos. Quick! If … Continue reading →

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