Tag Archives: mma

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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Aussie! Aussie! Aussie!

Posted on December 6, 2013 by ALar

A UFC Fight Night 33: Hunt v. Bigfoot Preview Grab a Foster’s and settle in for this rare Friday night UFC event. Due to Brisbane being on the opposite side of the world than most of the UFC’s loyal fan … Continue reading →

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Taking a Quick Look at the TUF 18 Finale

Posted on November 29, 2013 by ALar

I try to watch TUF, I really do, but the show is just so damn stale at this point. Sure, the Ronda Rousey fueled antics spiced this season up a bit, but even the injection of women into the TUF … Continue reading →

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Thanks from Your Favorite Martial Arts Blog!

Posted on November 28, 2013 by moaimartialarts

I don’t have anything profound to say right now about gratitude or the holiday season or self-defense tips on how to stay safe during Black Friday.  All I can say is that ALar and I appreciate another great year of … 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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Upset Alert!

Posted on July 18, 2013 by ALar

Which UFC Champ has the biggest chance to lose their belt in 2013? Now that calmer heads have prevailed and  the allegations of throwing fights and tanking have moved on to Internet forum oblivion, we can all be at rest … Continue reading →

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UFC 161: The Legend Returns

Posted on June 13, 2013 by ALar

ALar takes a look at UFC 161 and the Light Heavyweight title picture No, no, no… I’m not talking about Roy Nelson’s mullet or Shawn Jordan’s tongue ring, I am talking about the man, the myth, the legend Dan ‘Hendo’ … Continue reading →

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Forrest Griffin: The True Ultimate Fighter

Posted on May 31, 2013 by ALar

ALar takes a look at the career and legacy of the original ‘Ultimate Fighter’ After a rousing evening at the bossman’s crib watching UFC 160, I proceeded to head back to my humble abode and boot up my MacBook to … Continue reading →

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Three Quick Tips on Starting a Martial Art (as Presented by Bruce Lee)

Posted on March 6, 2013 by moaimartialarts

I’ve been teaching martial arts informally for a long time, and I’ve been running my own programs at Gracie Farmington Valley since 2011.  I encounter new students all the time with various levels of experience in the martial arts.  I’m … Continue reading →

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Who Are Your Martial Arts Heroes?

Posted on February 28, 2013 by moaimartialarts

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 →

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