This first MVP MMA event offers a main card of early finishes. If not for the Nate Diaz bloodbath, which ends with a corner stoppage, they would be all first-rounders. KO artists Robelis Despaigne, Salahdine Parnasse and Francis Ngannou do as expected. Ronda Rousey still being able to win via armbar as quick as she does is a pleasant surprise. “There’s no way I could’ve ended it better than this”, she says and she’s probably right.
my rating : 4 of 5
2026
This is an album of mostly songlets; few cuts reach the three-minute mark; an increasingly less unconventional rap trend that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. It’s the music that matters most and Kanye West still knows how to make good music. Some of the music may be stolen; he’s back to pitch-shifting old soul samples; but that’s the Kanye way.
College Dropout, Late Registration, Graduation, Twisted Fantasy and Donda are all good albums. Bully is too. That makes Ye the rapper with more good albums than any other I know. If that isn’t true, it’s only because he’s become more of a singer. Heil Hitler should’ve been included though. It could’ve replaced CeeLo Green ruining the title track.
my rating : 4 of 5
2026
These Kickers do have “superior sound” and “lasting comfort” compared to a lot of similar earbuds. The only problem is that the “silicone tips”, which come in three sizes, slip off too easily. It’s an annoying flaw that can be avoided by being extra careful not to mistakenly yank the cords while you’re jamming out.
my rating : 4 of 5
“You gotta watch the check left hook of Ulberg because Jiří has the tendency to run in”, Din Thomas advises and that’s exactly how this bout ends. That’s despite Carlos enduring a crippling leg injury that should’ve sealed his fate. All Procházka had to do was be careful, which goes against his reckless samurai fighting style thus costing him another chance at the title.
my rating : 4 of 5
2026
I was rooting for Alexa Grasso, but I didn’t want her opponent to die. That’s my concern; the first Octagon death; as Maycee Barber lies still, eyes open, after being knocked/choked out in the very first round. She stays in that position for over a minute, like an LIS patient, before finally coming back to life. It’s a beautifully dramatic ending to a fight that was just getting started.
my rating : 4 of 5
2026
The best part of this song; a ballad about overcoming depression; is the bridge, specifically the way Janet Jackson emphasizes the “go” in “let it go”. The highlight should be the final chorus section, on which she and her background vocals harmonize over the dreamy soundscape, but it’s not far behind.
my rating : 4 of 5
2001
Ragú Pizza? Why not? People have been making their own with the famous sauce probably “since 1937”. This Supreme version, even with its “pizzeria-style crust”, tastes no better or worse than most others you’ll find in the freezer of your local grocery store. That is to say it’s about as good as you’d expect.
my rating : 4 of 5
I’d prefer a Meat-Duo; the only toppings you ever need on a pizza are pepperoni and sausage; but the bits of ham are so small, it doesn’t really matter. The taste is about as good as you’d expect for a frozen pizza. Chef Tony skimps on the pepperoni slices though as they only cover about half the pie.
my rating : 4 of 5
Supreme? Not really when you’re skimping on the best part. The picture on the box is misleading because there’s only about half the amount of pepperoni slices as their should be. Not that the pizza, and pizza in general, wouldn’t still taste good without any at all.
my rating : 4 of 5
This Barbie ice cream, made by Turkey Hill, is best in little girly portions. It’s initially a sweet treat. Strawberry isn’t just a fitting color match, it’s also one of the yummiest fruit flavors. The taste becomes more fake and plasticky the more you eat it though, appropriately enough.
my rating : 4 of 5
This Red Baron Classic Crust Supreme Pizza has “just the right amount of crunch”. The crust is generally the worst part of any pizza though, so it’s best to start with it and save the yummy rest, the pepperoni especially, for last. Whether or not it would be even better without peppers and onions is up for debate.
my rating : 4 of 5
There are Four Meats; pepperoni being the obvious favorite; but the sausage and hamburger are indistinguishable. Not that it matters going down. This Red Baron Classic Crust pizza tastes about as good as you’d expect. It’s “Not too thick” or “too thin”, the box reads, “With just the right amount of crunch.”
my rating : 4 of 5