Tag Archives: mma

Conor McGregor Fights for UFC Gold Tonight…

Posted on July 11, 2015 by ALar

The Notorious One is fighting for UFC gold tonight. In honor of this momentous occasion, I thought I would pass along this Buzzfeed inspired breakdown of my UFC Saturday.

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The Life of a Part-Time Fighter

Posted on June 11, 2015 by moaimartialarts

Hi, Everyone:  From time to time we’ll share a guest post, and here’s a unique look at the the life a part-time MMA fighter by our friend Craig Boyle.  He is an MMA fighter and journalist in the UK and represents Maxinutrition. … Continue reading →

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Why can’t we have nice things?

Posted on April 28, 2015 by ALar

With our imaginary combat sports adversary boxing quickly approaching its biggest event in damn near decades, we sit here as MMA fans with our heads in our hands. Why can’t we have nice things!? Our greatest Champion is on the … 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 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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Training Mask Karate Training

Posted on February 2, 2015 by moaimartialarts

We posted on this a long time ago as a Training Mask review.  Here’s a recent workout from the Meriden Martial Arts Club featuring new and old models of the mask. After several sessions with the masks, Derek and I noted it … Continue reading →

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Weekend Fight Watch: Triple Threat!

Posted on December 12, 2014 by ALar

How much spare time do the MMA decision makers think us fight fans have? This weekend alone there will be THREE reasonably populated MMA cards that could make for a long few days on the couch for the average fight … Continue reading →

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Forget Thanksgiving, the MMA Feast is Here! A UFC 181 Breakdown

Posted on December 5, 2014 by ALar

For the last few months, I’ve struggled to summon the passion to write a blog about a UFC event. Outside of a certain Notorious Irishman, nothing has really moved the needle in my neck of the woods since I attended … Continue reading →

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We have two great fights this weekend… Will we get two great finishes?

Posted on November 7, 2014 by ALar

It is really kind of the UFC to put on two great fights on anniversary of my glorious birth, ain’t it?  If you’re a fan of bad blood and foreigners, the Rockhold/Bisping tilt might be your cup of tea. If … Continue reading →

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