Category Archives: Opinion

Better late than never: ALar takes a look at UFC 157

Posted on February 23, 2013 by ALar

UFC 157: Making History Words by ALar If you have any sort of connection to the sports world, I assume you already know that two women are going to fight for the first time in the Octagon this weekend. Women’s … Continue reading →

Posted in MMA, Opinion | Tagged Chicks fighting in cages, Dan Henderson Randy Couture, Lyoto Machida Hendo, Ronda Rousey, UFC 157 | 5 Comments

UFC on Fuel: Barao v. McDonald Preview

Posted on February 14, 2013 by ALar

Stop the presses… ALar finally has FuelTV! Since up and moving to the great state of New Jersey, I have just discovered that my new cable package includes FUEL TV. Back in the confines of Connecticut, there was little hope … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, MMA, Opinion | Tagged Gunnar Nelson BJ Penn, Renan Barao Monster, UFC on Fuel | 1 Comment

Taking a look at UFC on FOX 6: Johnson v. Dodson

Posted on January 24, 2013 by ALar

“Flyweights??? What the heck are Flyweights???” Taking a look at UFC on FOX 6 If you haven’t caught glimpse of the ads promoting a “UFC World Championship” match during January’s NFL playoffs, then let me alert you to the fact … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, MMA, Opinion | Tagged Anthony Pettis dog, Donald Cerrone, John Dodson flyweight, Rampage Jackson KO, UFC on Fox | 1 Comment

Weekend Fight Watch: January 19th

Posted on January 16, 2013 by ALar

Weekend Fight Watch: January 19th Words by ALar As Strikeforce sputtered to its unfortunate end last weekend, another promotion is beginning its own step towards the limelight. Tonight, Bellator is premiering on its new broadcast partner Spike TV, once home … Continue reading →

Posted in MMA, Opinion | Tagged Bellator on Spike, CB Dollaway nerd, Michael Bisping, UFC on FX 7 | 3 Comments

Strikefarce: The End of the Road

Posted on January 11, 2013 by ALar

Strikefarce: The End of the Road Words by ALar It isn’t easy to sit down and attempt to chronicle the demise of a once prosperous MMA promotion. In a day and age where the UFC is the king of all … Continue reading →

Posted in MMA, Opinion | Tagged Daniel Cormier future, Jacare celebration, Josh Barnett, strikeforce | 1 Comment

UFC 155 Preview: Dos Santos v. Velasquez Dos

Posted on December 28, 2012 by ALar

ALar’s UFC 155 Preview Here we are in the final days of 2012 and one of the biggest (metaphorically and physically) fights of the year is going down on Saturday night. Like most other events in 2012, this card has … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, MMA, Opinion | Tagged Cain Velasquez, Chris Leben, Junior Dos Santos arms, Las Vegas, UFC 155 | Leave a comment

The Inaugural Moai Martial Arts Year-end MMA Awards!

Posted on December 20, 2012 by ALar

The 1st Annual M.M.A. Year-End MMA Awards Hosted by none other than ALar Everyone and their mother across the Mixed Martial Arts blogosphere is cranking out some sort of year-end award list to commerorate the year that was. I figured … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Humor, MMA, Opinion | Tagged 2012 MMA Awards, Chael Sonnen WTF, MMA 2013, Shogun v. Vera, Stefan Struve, UFC Awards | 1 Comment

Weekend Fight Watch: December 14th

Posted on December 13, 2012 by ALar

Free Fights Galore! After being treated to a heck of a card last Saturday (I am still crying over BJ Penn’s loss…) the UFC is turning around and putting together, not one, but two free cards this weekend on two … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, MMA, Opinion | Tagged Palhares Hulk, Ross Pearson, Roy Nelson Belly, UFC on FX | 1 Comment

ALar’s UFC on Fox 5 Preview

Posted on December 7, 2012 by ALar

Christmas comes early to fight fans! Hands down this is the best MMA card to ever be on free TV. Dana White has stated that multiple times in the lead up to this stacked evening of fights, and we have … Continue reading →