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

K-lovely's Team Rampage Week 2 Blog

This week the show starts out with Team Rampage naturally. Kimbo starts explaining how he is sizing up the competition on the show and the lack of experience he has in fields of MMA. At least he can admit that he has a lot of learning to do. I’m happy to see that the first asshead coming to light is on Team Rashad with Roy. Get over yourself buddy! I liked how the coaches gave it to him straight and told him they feel he is un-coachable and can’t handle criticism. The one thing I can’t stand seeing is coaches babying these guys. It was funny listening to Roy talk about 2 masters and such. Wake up Roy…you’re not a master dip shit! If you were a master your ass would either have a contract already or you would be coaching, not competing on the show. So as Jake the Muss would say “DO WHAT YOUR FUCKEN TOLD!!”

Time to pick the next fight and Rampage goes with Wes Shivers against James Sweeney. Of course Rashad gets his panties in a bunch because Rampage goes after his first pick. I mean he is going to fight any way why cry about what order it’s in. You go Rampage!

Now I would like to make a quick little mention about the little confrontation the coaches had about training time. I feel Rampage was justified at being upset about them in on their time. Rampage did approach him in a civil matter. As he said he is not the cocky one (he is the fine one) and Rashad could have been a man about it and apologized and moved on. To say that Rampage’s guys aren’t going to do anything isn’t his call to make anyway. Especially when his guys were just sitting around rubbing each other’s backs talking about feelings. Give me a break! I can tell you in two words how it feels to lose IT SUCKS! There you go, get your shit and get out of the gym. No need for a team pow wow. If the roles were reversed everyone would be crying & bitching that Rampage is such an asshole and blah blah. HATERS!

Wes Shivers vs James McSweeney
The first round (and only round with real action) both guys come out swinging. Shivers gets McSweeney down but really doesn’t seem to know what to do on the ground but hold him down with his weight. They stand up & McSweeney starts landing some hard leg kicks. Shivers is able to land some hard punches on McSweeney but you can see that Shivers is getting tired. McSweeney tries to land some big punches but the round ends with him getting in leg kicks and slowly chopping the big man down.

They start the 2nd round and both guys look tired. McSweeney continues to land those leg kicks and Shivers is swinging but isn’t landing anything damaging. Shivers catches a leg and takes McSweeney down. Shivers gets him in the mount but can’t finish him. They both get back on their feet and just look at each other. They are exhausted and you can hear Rashad in the background going CRAZY! McSweeney lands a nice kick to the face but it doesn’t do a thing. At the end of the round McSweeney attempts a choke but can’t hold it.

Its announced that a decision has been made so there will not be a 3rd round. By majority decision the winner is James McSweeney. I hate to say it but, this is the most pathetic fight I have ever seen!! Honestly I could expect this out of former NFL player but for Rashad’s #1 pick to be this horrid as well shocked the hell out of me! Especially since he said he has “stand up second to none & would walk all over Wes Shivers.” I think Dana should have walked right in the middle of the fight and told them both to fuck off! He doesn’t need heavyweights coming in that are just going to stand around and play patty cake. Honestly I don’t know how anyone could be happy with this win. Yes in the end Team Rampage lost another one and we are 0-2. I believe Rampage can do it and rally his team together for a victory. Yes, even if that means our first victory comes from Kimbo. My love for Rampage is the only reason why I would root for Kimbo to come out victorious.

K-Lovely

T-Dubb's Team Rashad Win # 2

Second episode of TUF 10 was ok. Kimbo says he's a sponge. He looks like a big hairy joke. I can't stand it when people think they know everything and always have answer before you finish your sentence. Just shut up and listen. If you were doing things right to begin with you'd be a coach on the show and not someone trying to resuscitate his career through a tv show. Yes Roy, I'm talking about you. The next fight between Kimbo and Roy should be good though. I’d have to say that Roy will win just because he’s on Rashad’s team. I can’t go against Rashad. This will probably go to decision if Roy wins. Kimbo will only win if he knocks out Roy.

James is hot. Love the accent. There isn’t much else to say, except thank goodness he was able to get in those leg kicks. Rampage was complaining just to be complaining about the training time. He loves attention. Me me me me me!!! Wes…ummm why are you out of shape? Weights are not enough for fighting. Dana should have a to do list for the guys to complete before taping starts, like run...run...run some more and lots of conditioning drills. There should a test for these guys when they arrive. If you don't pass out after 10 mins of straight cardio you may enter. I don't want to see guys tire after the first minute of the fight, especially ex-football players. They should have done a boot camp or something beforehand.

On another note, I am so happy that Rampage is quitting. I'm sure that this temporary so all you whiner fans need to "build a bridge and get over it, as Hannah Montana would say. Rampage needs to learn that he can't blame everything on Dana or anyone else and act like he did nothing wrong. The real world doesn't work like that. Stop acting like the victim. You make it seem as if Dana is the Shug Knight of the UFC and he held you over a hotel balcony like you were Vanilla Ice and made you do this or that. Anyways, could you at least send K-lovely an email or tweet telling her when you'll be back in the UFC. I'm tired of hearing her say that she's in mourning. She’s already cried me 2 big ass rivers.


Well another win for Team Rashad. Rashad was looking good as ever. Can't wait for next week, but until then send me a tweet so we can chat it up.

L8R

T-Dubb

Team Rashad Week 1

The premiere of TUF 10s first episode has strengthened my love for Rashad and heightened my distaste for Rampage. From the beginning of the episode to the previews of the upcoming episodes, I was hoping that Rashad would knock out Rampage. Rashad seemed calm about the situation. He was able to handle whatever Rampage was dishing.

Rampage on the other hand can’t handle someone calling him out on his own shit. Rampage’s the guy who will make fun of people to divert attention away from his own flaws. Like mentioning and joking about Rashad’s loss (first loss) to Machida, as if he himself has not lost a fight. He probably couldn’t wait to bring it up, which he did multiple times. I cannot wait for Rashad to put him in his place and that’s on the ground knocked out.

Team pickins’
1st, size does not matter Rampage (in this case at least). You can’t underestimate the smaller guys, especially when they have more skill and tend to be faster. At least mix it up and balance out the team, but hey, I’m not complaining, because the picks gave Rashad a great team and increased his chances of winning. 2nd, Kimbo, really? Why Rampage was so excited to have him on his team I’ll never understand. Have him. Maybe you guys can cuddle together at night. Maybe he can join you on the A-team and act as your stunt double. Kimbo’s the least of my concerns. I’ll have to see how he is locked in a house with a bunch of immature guys.

Can’t really say too much about the other guys right now, except I have a feeling that Wes Sims will get on my nerves, and that Marcus Jones needs to work on his cardio.

Elimination Fight #1 Abe Wagner v Jon Madsen
The assistant coaches for Rampage must be afraid of Rampage, because the 1st fight was not a matchup in favor of his team. They should have spoke up and told him “no.”

I thought Abe was cute until he puked. He reminds me of someone, but I’ll have to think of who later. Poor thing didn’t have any ground game, and just laid there taking a beating from Jon. He should have did what Tim Sylvia did when he fought Jeff Monson, and utilized his long legs to keep Jon closer to his waist, so he would have less blows to the face. That was a nasty gash, but at least he has war wound to show off at his day job.

Next episode should be great. I hate having to wait a whole week, but at least there’s UFC 103 to watch. Don’t forget to watch the prelims free on Spike TV. Hopefully, they keep showing these, because I never get to see the hotties at the bottom of the fight cards. I should send Dana my preferred fight card list. Who must be shown and who never needs to be show. Matt Serra would always be on the latter.

Time to hit Diego's streets. So send me a tweet @ http://twitter.com/TDubb_woMMAn.


T-Dubb

Let The Battle Begin!!

Finally, a new season of The Ultimate Fighter is starting tomorrow. We are so excited to see the new crop of guys (except Kimbo…boooo!!!), who will be parading around shirtless and working up a sweat. Stretching and pulling, grunting and moaning. Oh yeah baby!! Of course we watch the show for the fights, but come on, we are woMMAn. Men are our specialty (and obsession). We hope that Dana will not let us down. We want to see highly competitive men, and less wimps and puss boys who want to go home to their mama (such a turnoff).

The anticipation of season 10 is extremely high here, and has already caused a rift within woMMAn. Why you ask? Three words for ya, Rashad and Rampage. Normally, we root for the same coach. This season, however, has created a clear division of worship between T-Dubb and K-Lovely. For the first time we will not only be blogging our thoughts about the episodes, but we will be in opposite corners. Team Rashad will have T-Dubb in their corner, and Team Rampage will have K-Lovely in their corner. We can’t wait to see who will ‘reign supreme’ in the end. Things may get heated up here in Diego, so be on the lookout for new blogs weekly.

Let the shit talking begin.

woMMAn