Tag Archives: Chael Sonnen

Guest Blog: A Metamoris IV Preview

Posted on August 8, 2014 by ALar

by Ryan Bradbury Buy this pay per view, period. This is the best card Ralek has put together yet, with three former UFC fighters, ADCC Champions, alumni from The Ultimate Fighter and BJJ Kumite, and enough combined gold medals to … 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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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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ALar’s UFC 159 Preview

Posted on April 26, 2013 by ALar

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 →

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And Finally… ALar’s Take on UFC 148: Silva v. Sonnen Dos!

Posted on July 6, 2012 by ALar

July 7th is just a day away as MMA fans across the globe are anticipating one of the most hyped matchups of all time.  I could write countless words on the Silva/Sonnen saga, but I feel like other outlets may … Continue reading →

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Why I Might Stop Watching MMA

Posted on April 12, 2012 by moaimartialarts

This will be quick.  If Alistair Overeem gets the title fight against Junior Dos Santos, I will boycott the UFC, and most likely MMA in general, for now on.   I’m no fan of Chael Sonnen, but his elevated testosterone levels didn’t … Continue reading →

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UFC on Fox 2: Back to Primetime

Posted on January 27, 2012 by ALar

UFC on Fox 2 Preview: Back to Primetime By, ALar88 The UFC returns to Fox on Saturday night with a very exciting three bout card. Many fans complained that the organization’s last foray into national television was lacking content when … Continue reading →

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Roid Rage!

Posted on September 23, 2010 by moaimartialarts

Sean Sherk, Shane Carwin, and now Chael Sonnen–MMA athletes are now commonly included in conversations about PEDs (performance enhancing drugs).  Over the last few decades pro sports has had an increasing number of scandals, and obviously use has gone on … Continue reading →

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