Competitive combat is supposed to be simple — two people fight, one wins, one loses.
Except, sometimes it’s not that simple.
Sometimes when two people fight someone sorta, maybe, kinda, arguably wins.
Sarah wrote about the existential dread of such wins in a piece for Fightland.
To read it click here.
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Demian Maia
One of the most popular fighters in the Risky Fuel household is grappling specialist Demian Maia.
Sarah spoke to the UFC fighter about the first time he realized he could be an elite fighter — when he won three fights in one evening.
To read the full story head over to Fightland by clicking here.
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Kayla Harrison
When U.S. judo fighter Kayla Harrison won the gold medal at this year’s Olympics there were a number of publications who were quick to suggest that she could be the next Ronda Rousey — a decorated judo competitor who transitioned to mixed martial arts.
Harrison isn’t quite sold on the idea, though, and she’s got some good reasons why.
Sarah wrote about them for Fightland.
To read the story click here.
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The worst in Olympic judo
There were some magnificent highs and some ugly lows at this the Olympics this year in the sport of Judo.
Sarah wrote about this mirror on humanity for Fightland.
To read about it click here.
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Project Phosphorescence
Former amateur boxer and current boxing coach and artist Bart van Polanen Petel has been experimenting with ways of turning his love of the sweet science into sweet art.
Nicknamed “Muhammad Dali,” his recent Project Phosphorescence converted punch combinations into a swirling light show that illustrated the fascinating punch trajectories of famous fighters.
Sarah interviewed him in a feature for Fightland.
To read it click here.
Filed under Art, Jock Stuff, Shameless Promotion
I Overcame My Autism And All I Got Was This Lousy Anxiety Disorder: A Memoir
Risky Fuel 