Author Archive for Yael Grauer
Yael Grauer is an Op-Ed Columnist for MMA Opinion. She has worked as a photographer, journalist, editor, proofreader and English teacher. She also works as a women's MMA editor for the Savage Science. Yael trains in Brazilian jiu jitsu at Primero BJJ.
Food Fight: Homemade Chocolate
After grossing everybody out with tales of chicken feet last week (and gettings a fair amount of messages from people who, say, grilled it in the Phillipines or ate it in aspics in Israel or wanted to point me to the wikipedia page), I’ve decided to try to redeem myself to the naysayers by sweetening the pot. I know very few people who aren’t in love with chocolate, and luckily if you get a bar with a high percentage of cocoa (85% or more), it’s actually somewhat healthy… especially when… (Full Story)
Weekly Women’s MMA Wrap-Up
MIKU ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT Miku “Supernova” Mastumoto, DEEP Women’s Lightweight Champion, announced her retirement at DEEP: 46th Impact in Tokyo. Miku did not give a reason, and many continue to be very concerned about her emotional well-being. Matsumoto did say that she wanted to have only last exhibition match. Matsumoto holds a record of 23-4 and has avenged all four of her losses. She has won her last twelve fights and had recently stated that she wanted to fight Megumi Fujii. Her… (Full Story)
Previewing Kaufman vs. Hashi
This title bout takes place tonight. Check out the fight preview on MMA HQ, listen to the podcast on WKR, and then view footage of previous fights–Kaufman vs. Tate and Hashi vs. Chisa… (Full Story)
Kelly Kobold Out of Friday’s Fight; Salgado Steps In
Number 5 ranked Featherweight fighter Kelly Kobold (16-3-1) was set to make a comeback after a 16-month layoff, but has pulled out of the bout due to injury. Kobold was set to face Jessica Kinnetz from Iowa. Kinnetz will now be fighting Madelina Salgado. Amateur records are always sketchy, but Salgado is recorded as having lost one match in October ‘08 by 1st round RNC, whereas Jessica is listed as having a 1-2 pro record. However, Kinnetz fights in Iowa where fight records are… (Full Story)
Food Fight: Chicken Feet
In addition to my illustrious MMA writing career, I double up as a foodie. When Brandt recommended I start a column on nutrition, I thought it’d be an excellent way to merge these two seemingly divergent interests, and perhaps share some information on something I am quite passionate about. I mean, I do my own canning and pickling; I make teas out of wildcrafted herbs. I make my own whey and kraut, my own salad dressing and chocolate. I spend a lot of time sourcing my food, making sure my… (Full Story)
Weekly Women’s MMA Wrap-Up
TALKING WOMEN’S MMA I was a featured guest on Cage Cast 66, and Zak from Watch Kalib Run and I talked about women’s MMA the whole entire episode. Make sure to check it out. UPCOMING FIGHTS The undefeated Sarah Kaufman (10-0) is taking on top prospect Takayo Hashi (12-1) in this title bout at Strikeforce Challengers Series 6 in San Jose. Check out the fight breakdown on MMA HQ. Superstar Kelly Kobold (16-3-1) is fighting Jessica Kinetz (1-2). Kobold has been out of the fight… (Full Story)
Weekly Women’s MMA Wrap-Up
Welcome back to the Women’s Weekly MMA Wrap-Up. It’s been a slow news week, but I’ll give you everything I’ve got. FIGHT RESULTS Seven women’s bouts took place at Valkyrie 4 in Tokyo. In a startling upset, Megumi Yamaguchi (6-2) defeated Yuka Tsuji (22-2) for the 115-lb title by rear naked choke in just 1:16 of the first round. Yamaguchi earned the title shot by defeating Emi Fujino and Kyoko Takabayashi, but nobody saw this one coming. Naoko Omuro (11-7-3) decisioned Yuko Takagi… (Full Story)
Greenberg vs. Barrera at Treasure Island: Fight Recap
Armed with our notebook, camera and a whole lot of love, Todd Butkowski and I headed out to Treasure Island Resort and Casino in Red Wing, MN on Valentine’s Day weekend to cover a night of fights. After uncharacteristically loading up on carbs at the Tradewinds Buffet, we took our seats and waited for the night of fights to begin. Live tweets, as always, were posted from the fights–I’m @treelizard). Gabe Greenberg vs. Chris Barrera The main event was a 145-lb. bout between Red… (Full Story)
Video Mania
Not one but two WKR video recaps, followed by Ryan Bader’s vlog. WKR Weekly Video Recap: Episode 8 from Zak on Vimeo. WKR’s Weekly Video Recap: UFC 109 Review from Zak on… (Full Story)
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