Category Archives: Opinion

UFC on FOX 9: The Cursed Card

Posted on December 13, 2013 by ALar

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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UFC 167 Preview: GSP’s Toughest Test Yet?

Posted on November 15, 2013 by ALar

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 →

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Holy Hendo, Batman! A UFC Fight Night 32 Main Event Preview

Posted on November 8, 2013 by ALar

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 →

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UFC Fight For the Troops 3: A Preview

Posted on November 5, 2013 by ALar

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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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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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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Passion and Warfare: How to Stay True to Your Fighting Spirit

Posted on September 5, 2013 by moaimartialarts

When I was a teenager, I was sort of obsessed with guitarist Steve Vai.  His wild, fiery rock and roll playing is outrageously technical, and, some say, a tad overwrought.  But his craziest runs are often balanced by quieter, thoughtful … 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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