Dr. Octagon has a better chance of beating Fedor Emelianenko on Saturday night than does Brett Rogers. With his Y3K space travelling, combat and Octagonecological skills, Dr. Octagon can at least ask the stars to align.Brett Rogers can't even ask. The dude's not even a star in MMA.I've said it earlier, but for a historical upset to occur, everything has to go right for Rogers. Fedor may not be invincible, but when his opponent is someone like The Grim, he virtually is.Fedor-Rogers won't e... Read Full Story
"Gonna Fly Now" by the Rocky OrchestraI love a good underdog story. I love how the puncher's chance can actually come true.However, I also believe that all the stars must align for a monumental upset to happen. All the celestial forces on course to collide in November's mega fights doesn't include astrological fortune for Brett Rogers.At 6-5 and at least 265 lbs, Brett Rogers is huge and his one-punch knockout power is as impressive as his frame. However, his skill is rudimentary on all en... Read Full Story
Maybe it's the kung fu movies I've been watching, but the mega fights of November are unfolding cinematically to me.Of course, the headline event of the month is Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto on the 14th (9 PM ET, HBO PPV). Just the fight in itself is a big movie, especially with Pacquiao and Cotto being the big superstars of boxing they are.But ironically, it's the supporting cast that provides the most drama, with trainer Freddie Roach masterfully juggling the carrot and stick to keep th... Read Full Story
The Exorcist (1973)Publicly announcing your career plan to fight Brock LesnarThat's playing with fireDoing so when you still have to fight ShogunThat's playing with fireTaking kicks to the body and legsThat's playing with fireFighting without a jabThat's playing with fireNot being elusive with the combinationsThat's playing with fireTrying to exorcise powerful demonsThat's playing with fireTrying to pit Shaolin and Wu Tang against each otherThat's playing with fireTrying to steal Shaolin's sp... Read Full Story
courtesy of Blaxploitation PrideIf you're a priest, leave the little boys aloneBecome corruptLust for riches and women,Like Pope Alexander VIBrawl like the monks of KoreaKill like Shaolin, Wu Tang and LamaBecome excommunicated,For throwing down like Shogun and MachidaBut leave the little boys alone."Cross My Heart" by Killah Priest ft. Inspectah Deck, GZA/Genius
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A fancier title for Lyoto Machida vs. Mauricio Rua is Dragon vs. Shogun.I've watched some kung fu movies lately (Crippled Avengers, Shogun Assassin). I've also written a piece featuring Wu-Tang songs heavily powered by kung fu sound bytes.But the upcoming throwdown between the two Brazilian fighters makes me want even more kung fu.Dragon vs. Shogun has the makings of a classic. Machida could dominate and put on a show or Shogun could score a shocking upset. There could even be a close, har... Read Full Story
"Snakes" by Ol' Dirty Bastardft. Killah Priest, RZA, Masta Killa and Buddha MonkAfter seeing the heart of a lion that Juan Manuel Marquez has when Marquez fought Floyd Mayweather, Jr., I've officially reserved my tears for the day when Juan Ma announces his retirement.I'm of the opinion that a warrior's true heart is tested in the ring. After seeing Miguel Cotto will his way through a bad cut to beat Joshua Clottey back in June, I learned for the first time what a man-crush is.After seeing M... Read Full Story
"The Truth" by Handsome Boy Modeling SchoolFloyd Mayweather, Jr. and Juan Manuel Marquez are pretty boys. They're small in stature, and will be fighting at 147 lbs on Saturday night (September 19 - 9 PM ET, HBO PPV). They're not hairy dudes, but they're more alpha than 99.9% of the dudes that have hair on their backs and asses.Thankfully for you, they don't give a damn about you. They'll be looking to beat the crap out of each other come fight night.One pretty boy is naturally bigger than ... Read Full Story
courtesy of FHMFantasizing about Merxe Gimeno sure is easy.Before you know it, it'll be time for the 2010 World Cup. Many teams have already qualified and the fans are getting pumped up for the greatest sporting event in the world. However...I'll believe it when I see it.The doubts about South Africa's ability to host the World Cup have been well documented. There's a whole laundry list of problems, including security, transportation and strikes by construction workers.However, the straw t... Read Full Story
photos courtesy of their respective ownersThe lady in the photo above is Korean actress Song Hye Kyo. I happen to find her cutes very attractive. She also has a touch of sexiness that enhances her cuteness.Personally, I like the type of woman whose sweet and sexy sides are balanced by a thin line. I like the depth and subtlety that the combination brings.Likewise, I find the thin line that separates the NBA star from the role player and the NBA player from the washout very intriguing. I'v... Read Full Story
