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Kung Fury: Fighting The Evil Kung Fuhrer

Kung Fury's villain the Kung Fuhrer.

Kung Fury’s villain the Kung Fuhrer.

The evil Kung Fuhrer needs to be stopped and only a cop named Kung Fury can do it.

That’s the plot behind the (obviously named) newly-released short film Kung Fury.

Sarah wrote about the Hitler-as-martial-arts-villain movie for Fightland.

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Steve McQueen And Bruce Lee’s Strange Friendship

Steve McQueen

Steve McQueen

One of the most intriguing Hollywood friendships from back in the day was that of alpha male actor Steve McQueen and martial arts film star Bruce Lee.

At one point McQueen even tried to buy Lee a house.

Sarah explained the basics of their relationship in a story for Fightland.

To read it go here.

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‘Silicon Valley’ Takes On The UFC

Silicon Valley's main characters

Silicon Valley’s main characters

If you haven’t been watching the new Mike Judge sitcom Silicon Valley you’re basically a stupid person.

The show featured one of the best jokes in television history last season and this year they’ve turned a fictional UFC pay-per-view into a humiliating plot point.

Sarah wrote about this amusing twist for Fightland.

To read the story go here.

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Joyce Carol Oates Was The Best Boxing Writer

Joyce Carol Oates and Mike Tyson

Joyce Carol Oates and Mike Tyson

One of the best boxing writers in the world is a slight, nerdy woman who’s actually kinda conflicted about the whole sport.

Sarah wrote an introductory piece about her over at Fightland.

To read it go here.

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Rikki Rockett Gets Different Kind Of Action

Rikki Rockett

Rikki Rockett

Music fans know Rikki Rockett as the drummer for classic hair metal band Poison.

In the martial arts world, though, he’s a legit jiu-jitsu black belt.

Sarah explained Rockett’s connection to combat in a story for Fightland.

To read it go here.

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