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I am 22 years young and currently reside in the Great White North. Right now I'm studying history and literature at McMaster University. I'm a huge fan of MMA, tennis, soccer and football. Reading all kinds of books and writing are among my hobbies.

Jad's Recent Articles

Methods to Improve MMA Judging: Part Two

Published 4 months ago
165 reads 33 comments

New Rules, Part One: Methods To Improve The Judging System In MMA

Published 5 months ago
181 reads 21 comments

The 10 Most Underutilized Techniques in MMA

Published 6 months ago
976 reads 68 comments

Which Martial Art Is Best Suited for MMA?

Published about 1 year ago
1,426 reads 110 comments

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Jad Writes About

MMA (27),
Opinion (21),
UFC (18),
Fighting (13),
Sports & Society (7),
Dana White (5),
History (4),
Tim Sylvia (3)

Ed J Pickle McNasty III responded to a comment on Thiago Silva: Can Somebody Get This Guy a Good Nickname?
Robert Gardner responded to a comment on Nate Diaz vs. Melvin Guillard: Is This Really The Main Event?

The Short List What Jad thinks about sport's most pressing questions

Favorite Athletes

Fedor Emelianenko, Andrei Arlovski, GSP, Cujo, Cal Ripken, Troy Aikman, Deion Sanders
Favorite Sports Teams

Inter Milan, Dallas Cowboys, St. Louis Blues, Orlando Magic, Baltimore Orioles
All Time Sports Moment

West Germany winning the World Cup in 1990
Most Memorable Game Attended

Toronto FC vs Real Salt Lake, September 2007
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Cal Ripken's streak of games played
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Pac 10

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by Adrian Staehle
about 1 month ago

There are 73 numbers that need to be filled be apart of my proect if you would like.

Project 99 launches tomorrow!!!!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/259809-adrian-presents-project-99-final-update73-numbers-left-get-yours
by Anthony
2 months ago

Hey man, when you can check out my new article. Feedback appreciated. Thanks and hope you enjoy. Cheers!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/241666-the-long-story-of-the-mma-fan?just_published=1
by Aki
3 months ago

How's it going, Jad? Check out my preview of the upcoming Sengoku event if you get a chance:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/226434-preview-sengoku-9-featherweight-grand-prix-final-round
by Derek
3 months ago

Check out my latest article based on an interview I did with Kenny Florian:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/225340-underappreciated-but-undeterred-kenny-florian-on-the-verge-of-ufc-101

Thanks for the read!
by Derek
3 months ago

Weigh in on the Anderson Silva/Forrest Griffin UFC 101 Fight:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/218028-ufc-101-can-forrest-griffin-bring-out-the-old-anderson-silva

Thanks!
by David 'MITB'
3 months ago

Hey, I've finally got around to writing my second article, hope you get time to have a read and comment. Cheers.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/215682-rematches-the-bedrock-of-mma
by Todd
4 months ago

Jad, you have always written with an open mind. I enjoy the fact that not everything has to be about the UFC with you. With that being said, Ive been heading up the Affliction page. I was hoping to talk you into bringing your flavor into that particular community. Would you be so kind as to join the group, and chime in if ever there were a compelling topic that interests you? I could really use your contrasting style. Thanks and take care. TJ
by Joseph
4 months ago

Thanks for the fan add, Jad.

I look forward to future discussions.
by Anthony
4 months ago

Hey man, check out my interview with Belator WW champion, Lyman Good. Let me know what you think, this is part 1 of a 2 part series.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/210861-lyman-good-mmas-best-kept-secret-revealed-pt-1/show_full
by Tyler
4 months ago

Exposing The Wackness in MMA

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/209391-the-wackness-mma-debut-edition

Please comment, rate and leave opinion
by Nick
4 months ago

Hey Jad,

If you can do an interview tomorrow at 4 pm ET with Bellator rising star Lyman Good, could you let me know ASAP? It's a great chance to interview a great fighter, and it'll only increase our good standing with Bellator. Thanks.

-Nick
by Derek
4 months ago

Weigh in on my latest regarding home field (dis) advantage in MMA:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/209158-ufc-100-home-field-disadvantage-for-frank-mir/show_full

Thanks!
by Rob
4 months ago

No problem Jad. As I said, I thought you presented some good arguments. I especially liked your idea having two refs in the cage. What do you think the odds are to ever see that in the future?
by Jessy
4 months ago

Please check out my interview with Georges ST-Pierre's trainer Firas Zahabi, it's very interesting.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/203805-exclusive-interview-with-gsp-trainer-firas-zahabi
by Mike
4 months ago

Jad, you gotta check this out - apologies if you've already seen it :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bpr9lPqcMDM#

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Methods to Improve MMA Judging: Part Two

New Rules, Part One: Methods To Improve The Judging System In MMA

The 10 Most Underutilized Techniques in MMA

Which Martial Art Is Best Suited for MMA?

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