video review : Marina Rodriguez versus Amanda Ribas at UFC 257

video review : Marina Rodriguez versus Amanda Ribas at UFC 257

This bout gets rather interesting about two minutes in, at least for us perverts, as Amanda Ribas mounts her opponent in what looks like a creative lesbian sex position and dominates her for the rest of the round. It’s Marina Rodriguez’s turn in Round 2 as she collapses Ribas with a punch to the jaw.

What happens next is quite odd. Herb Dean rushes in while Rodriguez continues to punch Ribas as if he’s about to stop the fight. Rodriguez apparently thinks he does as she starts her victory walk before realizing it’s not over. Cue comical exclamations from the commentators as Ribas gets hit twice more.

my rating : 4 of 5

2021

video review : Polyana Viana versus Jinh Yu Frey at UFC Fight Night

video review : Polyana Viana versus Jinh Yu Frey at UFC Fight Night

This fight is short and sexy thanks mostly to Polyana Viana; easily one of the prettiest women in the UFC. Jinh Yu Frey isn’t bad herself; her skin tone is perfect; but, despite a clear arm-muscle advantage, she’s outmatched here. A “beautiful” combination of punches less than a minute in is all it takes to put her on her ass. Viana then takes a cue from Yoel Romero and follows it up with a kiss.

my rating : 4 of 5

2022

Voortman Bakery Sugar Free Cookies : Oatmeal

Voortman Bakery Sugar Free Cookies : Oatmeal

These Oatmeal Cookies, “Baked with real whole grain oats”, would be better if they were soft. Not that they aren’t good as is. I’d imagine crumbling them in a bowl, pouring in some milk and eating them like cereal would make them even tastier. What’s most remarkable is that they’re Sugar Free with maltitol serving as the sole sweetener.

my rating : 4 of 5

Eat Fresco Latin Style Braised Beef [ With Cilantro Lime Rice And Black Beans ]

Eat Fresco Latin Style Braised Beef [ With Cilantro Lime Rice And Black Beans ]

What separates Fresco from most other precooked store-bought lunches and dinners is that they’re made with “no preservatives” and “never frozen”. This Braised Beef meal, made With Cilantro Lime Rice And Black Beans, is like reheating your Latin aunt’s homecooked leftovers; a godsend for ramen noodlers like myself.

my rating : 4 of 5

video review : Petr Yan versus Sean O’Malley at UFC 280

video review : Petr Yan versus Sean O'Malley at UFC 280

I could’ve made a lot of money on this fight if I were a gambler. I figured Sean O’Malley; one of the best pound-for-pound punchers (strikers) in the UFC in regard to technique, accuracy and power; would win when it seems most fans were counting him out. The thing is, he doesn’t really win.

The official judges give him a victory, sure, but I disagree with the decision. It’s a relatively close fight and his strikes seem to hurt Petr Yan more than Yan’s hurt him; O’Malley lands a “huge” head kick in round three; but I think Yan edges it with his wrestling, takedowns and control time.

my rating : 4 of 5

2022

Voortman Bakery Sugar Free Cookies : Shortbread

Voortman Bakery Sugar Free Cookies : Shortbread

Sugar Free Cookies may seem too good to be true, but here they are. The secret to the sweetness is the inclusion of both maltitol and acesulfame K; eyebrow-raising items on an otherwise simple ingredients list. Still they’re not as bad (unhealthy) as sugar; few additives are; as they help make these brittle Shortbread circles a tasty treat.

my rating : 4 of 5

HighKey Wafers : Vanilla

HighKey Wafers : Vanilla

“Our Wafer Cookies are crisp and thin”, the promo reads, “perfect for snacking.” That’s hyperbolic, but Vanilla Wafers, which go best in banana pudding, do make a nice snack and these are no exception.

What’s most impressive, aside from the sweet and dreamy aroma you get when you sniff the bag, is that there’s no sugar added, which makes them a “perfect” alternative to their unhealthy counterparts.

my rating : 4 of 5

audio review : Secrets [ Of Success ] ( song ) … Cookie Crew

I don’t know why the title is plural; it’s used singularly in the song; but the Secrets to making a Successful pop record are all here. Impressive rap skills isn’t necessarily one of them, so when Susie Q comes in sounding more like Brother J from X Clan, it’s all good.

The key is the catchiness not only of the music, led by samples from Brenda Russell’s Little Bit Of Love, but the chorus, which doesn’t really kick in until the second go around. That’s when what sounds like Luther Vandross; actually producer Danny D; starts doing his thing.

my rating : 4 of 5

1991

audio review : Secrets [ Of Success ] ( song ) ... Cookie Crew

Two Good Greek Lowfat Yogurt : Strawberry

Two Good Greek Lowfat Yogurt : Strawberry

You might wonder why a yogurt company would limit itself indefinitely to Two G (Grams) of sugar per serving for the sake of wordplay until you realize it’s actually a subsidiary of Dannon. It does taste Good though, at least in the case of this Strawberry version, which is sweetened with “stevia leaf Reb M”.

my rating : 4 of 5

Dannon Light And Fit Yogurt [ Zero Sugar ] : Peach

Dannon Light And Fit Yogurt [ Zero Sugar ] : Peach

Not only does this yogurt have Zero Sugar, there’s also “no artificial sweeteners or flavors”. Such health boasts aren’t often promising in the way of taste, but it’s pretty good. It is indeed sweet, thanks to the addition of Reb M; a natural extract of the stevia leaf. It’s also surprisingly (“irresistibly”) creamy.

my rating : 4 of 5

Nature’s Bakery Fig Bar : Apple Cinnamon

Nature's Bakery Fig Bar : Apple Cinnamon

This Fig Bar; it comes in “twin packs”, so they’re more like fig bars; is among the best I’ve ever had. That’s not saying much because I don’t like the taste of fig, but I do like Apple Cinnamon. The best part though is the soft and crumbly cookie-like coating, which indeed makes for a “wholesome” eating experience.

my rating : 4 of 5