From a casual observer to an invested watcher ...
Yep, as you may know, "Ultimate Fighter" this season has added "internet sensation" (their hyperbole) Kimbo Slice to the Heavyweights roster. Dana White had previously stated that "the only way [Slice] was going to join UFC was to win the Ultimate Fighter."
Koff, koff, bullshit, koff, but whatever helps you fall asleep at night, when your head lands on your big pillow of money.
Granted, Kimbo did lose to some journeyman undercard guy in EliteXC, and in a roundabout way ended up costing them their prime time gig with CBS. Something to consider I'm sure.
Of course, this makes Slice less of a sure thing in the UFC, since he has a proven record to lose unexpectedly, despite mountains of hype. If we remember, though, Brock Lesnar lost his first UFC fight to Frank Mir, and Lesnar is now UFC Heavy champ.
Ah, yes, Brock Lesnar ... Kimbo Slice vs. Brock Lesnar. A license to print money, in the making? A potential great rivalry in their futures? Or all hype? If Kimbo can make it to that point, I'll defintely order that PPV. If it ends up a good fight, I'm getting the replay & the DVD.
Here's a quick tale of the tape stuff I threw together:
Age
Lesnar: 32; Slice: 35 (Me: 34 ... that boggles my freaking mind)
Height/ Weight
Lesnar: 6'3", 265 lb
Slice: 6'2", 235 lb
Reach
Lesnar: 81"; Slice: 78"
Fight Style
Lesnar: Wrestling; Slice: Boxing
MMA Record
Lesnar: 5 total fights; 4 wins (2 KO, 1 Sub, 1 Dec)/ 1 Loss (Frank Mir)
Slice: 4 total fights; 3 wins (2 KO, 1 Sub)/ 1 Loss (Seth Petruzelli)
Watching Lesnar/Herring recently, I was impressed how Lesnar rode Herring in a variety of mounts, really showing the strength of wrestling as a martial fighting discipline. Of course, I also happened to see the Slice fight on EliteXC, and I seem to recall Kimbo having a problem taking on an opponent who's capable of taking him down and utilizing ground'n'pound ... like Lesnar. One pundit even said at the time, loosely quoted, that Kimbo's fighting style sets MMA back a hundred years.1
Man, but Kimbo gotta at least win that fight Wednesday, on The Ultimate Fighter.
... hmmm ...
Then again, UFC has proven in the past that they'll still sign competitors off of TUF, even if they don't win. Lesnar/Slice may happen, no matter how you call it.
1 Ed: "[E]very time Kimbo fights it sets the sport back. Guys like that just reinforce the idea in the public’s eye that we are all blood thirsty barbarians who just want to pummel each other and that there is no skill required. Guys like them do the sport a disservice." - Frank Mir. Funny, that.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
UFC done did it.
Something of note ...
I just realized what today is, and it occurred to me how quickly time flies.
SGM Month of Halloween begins Thursday!!!
Mark your calendar, and watch the shadows.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Things that are getting me through at the moment
Well, only one thing of many...
They are bringing back the show V from the 1980s! I think I can deal with the fact that Scott Wolf is in the Donovan role (and he is a journalist and not a cameraman), but whoever they got to play Diana absolutely looks like she nails it in the little snippets they showed last night. Should be a good one.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Two foot, 19lb child born, recognized in Indonesia as god
The child was born at a birth weight that nears that of a year-old toddler, and in a picture taken of the baby alongside a normal birth-weight newborn, he seems triple the size.
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Look at the reaction of the kid on the left. That's fear in them eyes, son; straight fear.
What I also like is in the article, it describes this baby's appetite as "nonstop." And when it comes to lactation, I'm sure the last word you want to hear is "nonstop."
An update, of sorts
Being cryptic here
The opportunity I have is still moving forward. Will know more in about a month it looks like.
My current situation.....absolutely dire. Feels like I'm in a bad movie or a bad episode of a sitcom where the boss is simply maniacal and not just incompetent. When this is over, there will be some great e-mails.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Patrick Swayze dead @ 57
Loses battle with pancreatic cancer; Kanye West quoted as saying, "Maaan, fuck Johnny Castle, man. You know who's death was more horrible? Michael Jackson, man."
Fuck Kanye, that's all I'm saying.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Alright.
I sent out friend requests today.
Now, accept them so we can all move on with our lives!
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
Am I crazy?
Did I not post a "Star Wars vs. Marvel Universe" entry at some point? 'Cause I sure as hell can't find it. I can't have dreamed that, because I remember Josh responded to it.
Search turns up nothing. I've looked under what I think would be appropriate labels, namely "Comics" and "Movies." I'm confused.
Tuesday, September 08, 2009
An A-Z analysis of my Google search habits at work II
Intro: In the Google toolbar, if you start typing a search term, the first letter will call up a host of prior searches. This something I did once before, but I'm giving this one a new spin. This was done during my last week at my previous job.
My Google Search Habits part 2 (still Wikipedia free)
Friday, September 04, 2009
Very bizarre thought
Beware, ye who enter here.
I'm reading the 411 Mania wrestling section, and I notice the following ad for cheese:
And my first answer was, "A cheesy fucker."
Then it occurred to me, what would you call a person who liked to have sex with milk & milk products? A lactophiliac?
