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Back to Brazil: Taking a look at Belfort versus Rockhold
ALar’s take on UFC on FX 8: Belfort v. Rockhold The good news? The UFC is back in our lives after a three week hiatus. The bad news? The UFC on FX card going down this Saturday in Brazil isn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, MMA, Opinion
Tagged Belfort TRT, Jacare Souza, Luke Rockhold surfer, TRT, UFC Brazil, Vitor Belfort
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How a Jedi Stays Safe on the Subway
I recently saw a few clips on the news and the Internet that really grind my gears. This guy is oblivious . . . and this guy is just plain silly! I don’t mean to mock the victims of these … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, Opinion, Philosophy
Tagged Jedi, martial arts, Obi-Wan Kenobi, robbery, star wars, sucker punch, tich nhat hahn
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ALar’s UFC 159 Preview
UFC 159: The Fight We All Haven’t Been Waiting For! As a self-proclaimed MMA fanatic, I am somewhat ashamed to say that this event is taking place just down the street from me in Newark, New Jersey and I will … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, MMA, Opinion
Tagged Chael Sonnen, Jon Jones, Roy Nelson GQ, UFC 151, UFC 159
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TUF 17 Finale Preview: Glass Trophies for Everyone!
This Saturday night we will be treated to the 17th Finale event in the history of The Ultimate Fighter reality series. If you ask me, the formulaic nature of the show is getting seriously stale, but this last season was … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, MMA, Opinion
Tagged TUF 17 Finale, Uriah Hall gif, Urijah Faber
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Weekend Fight Watch
April 5th Edition Words by ALar I’m back! I know, you all have been on the edge of your seats awaiting the return of my wit and breathtaking prose. It has been a relatively slow month or so in the … Continue reading
Posted in MMA, Opinion
Tagged Bellator, Pat Curran Check, The Rock Machida, UFC Sweden
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Up in Arms II: One Martial Artist’s Thoughts on Gun Control
First off, thanks to Jesse “Doc” Sweeny from Gun Control=More Crime Connecticut for responding to my first post on gun control. I’ve been reading and rereading his very thoughtful and sincere comments. If you haven’t had time to sort through … Continue reading
ALar’s take on UFC 158
How does Nick Diaz leave the Octagon with the belt on Saturday??? I’ll tell you! I usually share my fight previews with you guys, but this week, I am going to do something a little different. Excuse me if I … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, MMA, Opinion
Tagged Hendricks Diaz, Nick Diaz, UFC 158 Diaz, UFC 158 pick
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Up in Arms: One Teacher’s Thoughts on Gun Control
This post may diverge a bit from what we usually talk about. Let’s just say it’s in the name of self defense . . . It’s been a while since the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary school. There has been … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion, Self Defense
Tagged AR-15, assault weapon, assault weapons, Connecticut, gun control, newtown, Right to keep and bear arms, sandy hook, Second Amendment
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Who Are Your Martial Arts Heroes?
Here’s a quick post about my top three martial arts heroes. I’m really most interested in learning about yours! Please list them in the comments. Include names, styles, and the positive influence they’ve had on your art and life. 1.) … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, Jiu-jitsu, Karate, MMA, Opinion
Tagged beginner's mind, bullyproof, Gracie, jiu-jitsu, karate, machida, martial arts, mma, suzuki, zen mind
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UFC 160: Slugfest City
ALar takes a look at the UFC 160 card If you are a fan of burly dudes tossing haymakers at each other’s faces while locked in a cage, then UFC 160 might just be for you! After last week’s lackluster … Continue reading →