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Comment on Falling off the map blues by Theodore Beranis

Theodore Beranis — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 14:21:19 +0000

Interesting, like the probing personal thoughts. And — on the performers themselves — have you interviewed enough of them to write a piece that relects on their emotions, goals, personal backgrounds — the “drive” that moves them into the sport. I’d like to read that. How ARE these “brutes” (LOL!) different from the average guy…and LIKE the average guy?

Comment on Wrestling… not so easy by mma kingston

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Comment on Join me in the “Cutter Club” at the Point Casino, tonight after the MMA event… by Joshua Scott Beranis

Joshua Scott Beranis — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 19:13:30 +0000

I think the question is “why does this sport have to be in a cage?” This sport was once even more controversial than it is today. There weren’t always great gyms dedicated to the safety of fighters, the likes of which you will see in Kitsap and throughout Washington. Likewise, the rules of play have developed and evolved around such motivations. Referees have come a long way in all this too, so imagine the crowd that pioneered this sport. A very rough crowd. The cage was originally for protecting the fighters from the crowd, and keeping the octagon clear for a fair bout, or so I have been told, and I don’t doubt it. Now I would imagine it has a lot of emblematic significance, but the same applies. Protect the fighters, keep the fight fair.

Comment on Join me in the “Cutter Club” at the Point Casino, tonight after the MMA event… by SharonOHara

SharonOHara — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 23:48:25 +0000

Good luck1 I once took Judo 40 or years ago and worked out in the open – no cages. Why does your sport work out in cages?

Comment on Join me in the “Cutter Club” at the Point Casino, tonight after the MMA event… by Gary Beranis

Gary Beranis — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 22:10:43 +0000

They probably wouldn’t let me in the “Cutter Club” anyway.

Comment on Join me in the “Cutter Club” at the Point Casino, tonight after the MMA event… by Gary Beranis

Gary Beranis — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 22:07:56 +0000

Have a great night Josh! Wish I were there!

Comment on On Pride: A Tribute To The Fallen On Veterans Day by Theodore Beranis

Theodore Beranis — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:57:46 +0000

“Writer/fighter?” LOL. You do have much talent for writing in an amusing and thoughtful journalistic style. Hope you move, if you haven’t already, beyond the sports genre…a weekly column, perhaps. On general topics of interest to you. (Did myself a few years into retirement!) How to “get in”? Write three or four columns, submit them to more than a few editors….and, viola, a call may come! You have the talent, now promote it!!

Comment on The Next Step: I Fight In The Cage At 205 lbs. Against Jeff Holcomb by Joshua Scott Beranis

Joshua Scott Beranis — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 22:20:06 +0000

Yes Papa. Very quick medical response. Rope-a-dope in MMA is a bit more complicated than in boxing. Grappling/wrestling, kicking, fists, everything is allowed. Getting up against the cage would be a disaster for me.

Comment on The Next Step: I Fight In The Cage At 205 lbs. Against Jeff Holcomb by Gary Beranis

Gary Beranis — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 17:15:47 +0000

They don’t lock the cage after you enter, do they? If one of you is badly injured will there be quick medical response?

Comment on The Next Step: I Fight In The Cage At 205 lbs. Against Jeff Holcomb by Gary Beranis

Gary Beranis — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 17:11:09 +0000

Or I guess, in your case, lean against the cage