K*Lovely's Team Rampage Blog Episode 4

As normal they start of with the show recapping what happened in the previous fight. We are forced to listen to each of the fighters discuss how they have gained respect for Kimbo after the fight he had with Roy. Something I don’t understand is why Roy felt the need to an asshole like that after the fight. I can’t stand how he (Roy) walks around like he had the biggest victory of his career. I wish Rampage knocked his ass out. That was completely unnecessary for him to say something like that to the coaches after a sorry ass win.

Next thing we see is Marcus walking out covered in sweat. Of course this looks like a big opportunity for Kimbo to come back and get another chance at a fight. The one question I have is….why aren’t the other guys on the team that lost, as eager to get in and fight again like Kimbo?

Now we are forced to listen to Rashad talk about his game plan for the rest of the match ups. Rashad starts going over each fighter and talks about their strengths and why he’s choosing the fights he choosing. One of the match ups he comes up with is Justin Wren vs Scott Junk. When talking with Justin in the beginning he says that he is ok with that match up and that it makes sense. Then a little later he comes back and tell the coaches he not happy with that match up because Scott and him are best friends. WHAT??? Get the fuck outta here….are you series??? If this was a problem then why did you try out for the same show? You are trying to be in the UFC & you know only 1 can win so get over buddy! Oh it’s kinda heartbreaking because we are crushing each others dreams….blah blah blah. I’m a female and I don’t even say shit like that. If my best friend and I tried out for the same show, made it, & then told we had to fight we would handle our business. Yes it would suck and it would be hard for the both of us, but guess what we came there with a purpose and nothing gets in the way of our money. Now lets move on to this Matt business. He gives up the game plan because he’s scared to fight Big Baby. I think the team let him of easy by only calling him a meathead.

Rashad announces what the next fight is going to be and he sticks to the match ups he made and it will be Brandon Schaub vs Demico Rogers. I actually excited about this match-up. Now with this match up I would have loved to see the weigh ins, but no such luck L. Now before the fight begins they always show each fighter preparing for the fight. The funniest thing I witnessed was 1 of the coaches walking next to Brandon and just pumping up his ego. I mean really boys!! You’re the best in world…you know that right?…no one has a better jab….you know that right?…i think you look cute in those board shorts….you know that right?

Demico Rogers vs Brandon Scaub

At the beginning of the fight Rogers shoots in for takedowns. He missed one but was able to get Schaub on the 2nd attempt. Rogers started out in full mount and Brandon is trying to get close to the cage. Rogers can’t seem to land anything from that position and you can hear Rampage telling Rogers to score points while in the guard. Then Rogers moves over to side mount and Schaub wiggles out of it. Schaud tries to stand up and get in a few punches but then Demico pretty much hands over his neck and Schaub is able to sink in the anaconda choke for the win.

My team is now 0-4 but I refuse to give up hope. I agree with Rampage that they need to start making better decisions when it comes to the coaching, but the guys need to execute. I’m confident that Team Rampage will come out with a win soon, and it won’t be because one of his fighters just laid his fat ass on the other opponent the whole time.

K*Lovely’s Team Rampage Blog Week # 3

Well this is the episode that everyone was waiting for….Kimbo’s big fight! The episode starts off with Kimbo getting all philosophical about his life and his fighting career. The other fighters in the house are really excited about this fight as well. They showed them a couple of times sitting around discussing what a big fight this is going to be. They speak a little about Roy and how completely independent he is. His coaches feel that he is opening up and beginning to trust them.


Now once again there was a little argument between the coaches that Rashad had to start for no reason! At least according to the way it was played on the show. Keith Jardine comes in, looking cute by the way, to help coach with Team Rashad. As soon as they greet each other, Rashad starts mouthing off about how Rampages jaw is going to start hurting when he sees “KJ”. Totally uncalled for! Now I don’t know if you noticed but when Rampage & Jardine are saying their hello’s, you can see Rashad hiding out in the hallway, listening to their conversation. I think he was just salty that they were civil to each other & no shit talk ensued so he had to say some shit to Rampage. Then McSweeney had to get involved like he’s somebody. Rampage is a coach and you are there to learn. It doesn’t matter if you are on his team or not, you should show him respect. Poor coaching skills on Rashads part if he allows his team to talk to people like that. Again, if Rampage had started that entire drama people would throw a fit!

After that they move on to Kimbo’s training. Rampage wasn’t happy with some it. He wanted Kimbo to train with heavier guys on the team so he could get the practice of having to escape a mount with such a heavy opponent. During the training they show Marcus throw a little tantrum because he wants to fight next but Rampage thinks he should wait because his knee is bothering him. During Marcus’s interview he just explains basically that he is a big dork that loves to garden. After that we get to witness the love affair between Kimbo and Marcus. It’s almost cute.
For some reason they felt the need to show them weigh in for the fight. Normally I would be excited as hell to see a weigh in, but come on! I thought that was a bit much, but that is my opinion.

Roy Nelson vs Kimbo Slice
In the 1st round the guys circle around each other for a bit, but Roy is able to land some shots to the face. Kimbo started throwing some punches and was able to push Nelson back to the cage. It looked like Nelson was going to try and take Kimbo down but then he just held him against the cage. You can really see the inexperience in Kimbo because he doesn’t have a clue what to do from there. Nelson is able to get Kimbo down on the ground and passes to full mount. A little bit of scrambling and the Nelson moves to side control and traps Kimbo’s arm. Nelson then starts punching at his head. Now these aren’t the kind of punches that he should be delivering, these are like little love punches. Dana described it best when he said those were the kind of punches you get when you let your daughter hold you down and punch you.

In the start of the 2nd round both of the guys look tired. Kimbo lands a nice shot to the face and Nelson starts swinging. Nelson is able to catch Kimbo up and take him down. Roy basically gets back in the same position he was in at the end of the last round. He traps up Kimbo’s arm & the fight is stopped because Kimbo can’t defend himself from the pussy punches Roy is landing. I love what Rampage said at the end of the fight, and it was completely true. How do you get the moon off of you? Once again Team Rashad gets a pathetic win, but it is a win. My team is now down 0-3 but I will never give up hope. Let’s go boys…get it together.

Team Rashad Win #3

What can I say this week that I haven’t already mentioned? Keith looked great. Rashad is amazing. I can’t stand Rampage, and Kimbo just needs to go away. Kimbo can do anything else, just stay out of the UFC. I know, I know, he’s fighting Dec in UFC 107, but that’s months away, and anything could happen by then. Nice guy or not, I’m not on the Kimbo bandwagon, and don’t plan on hitching a ride…ever. Don’t have anything to prove my ass. What are you doing on TV then? You can learn MMA outside of the lime light.

Disappointment of the week was Marcus. I don’t mind guys being in tune with their feelings, but WTF. I thought he was going to cry when he was talking about his plants. He pretty much threw a tantrum in gym like a 2 year old. I think I saw a pout from him. If he crossed his arms and put his thumb in his mouth, I would have slapped a diaper on him and gave him a bottle. First he walks around acting like his knees hurt, limping and all, and then the moment Rampage mentions that someone else was fighting next, he gets offended and throws a fit. That was definitely a foot-n-the-ass that I would have loved to have seen. You knew you didn’t want to fight, so you made it seem as if Rampage didn’t have faith in you to win. Whatever man. Just go home to your plants.

Kimbo Slice vs Roy Nelson
I think we all knew who was going to win in this week’s episode, and my prediction was right. As much as I am happy that Roy won, because he is on Team Rashad, I’m more so disappointed in his performance. A win is a win, but that was a copout. I hope his next opponent beats the crap out of him, and makes him work for his money. Why would you want to pull a Lesnar and sit your fat ass on someone, so they can’t move and swat them on the head multiple times until time runs out? Really? Is that supposed to impress us or Dana? Shit like that puts you on the “May not be broadcasted” portion of the fight card. I don’t want to pay to see that. This was your chance to showcase your skills and you just pretty much teabagged someone. No way you’re # 1 on this show. Sucks for Kimbo to lose that way, but what can you do when you’re in a crucifix and you’re not really an MMA fighter. He’ll have his chance to again soon. Hope he loses though. People at work think otherwise, and I’d love to prove them wrong.

As much as I cannot stand Rampage, I did chuckle at the fat jokes. So mean, but funny at the same time. You do see, however, that anytime Rashad brings up a point about Rampage, Rampage has to divert the negative attention back to Rashad. Rampage just wants to been seen as this fun loving, jokester fighter who’s had a flawless career, and any blemishes were a direct result of someone else’s actions. Whatever… we see right through your lame jokes.

So far I’m not impressed with anyone in particular. It’s still early in season and many more fights to go. Don’t forget there’s a WEC next Saturday. Cerrone vs Henderson. Ladies if you haven’t checked out Donald Cerrone, you need to. The Cowboy is definitely delicious eye candy. Guys, you know that this will be a great fight.

Have a nice weekend.

T-Dubb