2019
Tag: sports
video review : Jon Jones versus Thiago Santos at UFC 239
Thiago Santos hurts his left leg in Round 2 and it stays that way for the rest of the bout, which causes him to buckle and fall a few times. Still he gives Jon Jones a tough fight, causing him to endure some leg issues of his own. Santos almost floors him with a kick to the calf and goes on to put a nasty welt on his thigh.
Jon Jones is more distant and inactive than usual; he mostly stalks and stares, knowing Santos has the power to knock him out at any moment; but he manages to win the bout via split decision. I was rooting for him, but I’d vote for Santos. Even with his injury, which Joe Rogan speculates is a torn ACL, I think he won this.
my rating : 4 of 5
2019
video review : No Holds Barred
Hulk Hogan may as well be playing Hulk Hogan. That’s how close WWF superstar Rip is to the real-life entertainer. His nemesis here is a beast of a man named Zeus who, at one point, puts a brutal beating on Rip’s little brother.
It’s Rocky with a wrestling slant and trainer Charlie is Mickey Goldmill. The movie is hackneyed and somewhat predictable from beginning to end, but there are funny moments and the peak showdown is better than expected.
my rating : 3 of 5
1989
WWF Superstars : Papa Shango putting a curse on The Ultimate Warrior
1992
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Nate Diaz talking about fighting Anthony Pettis at UFC 241
2019
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video review : Conor McGregor versus Nate Diaz at UFC 196
“There is one thing we also should consider and that is the wrestling of Nate Diaz,” Joe Rogan says after a brief exchange about stances, “His submission game is very very highly respected.” The “very/very/highly” bit makes it a ridiculous overstatement, but, as Diaz goes on to prove, the gist is correct.
Conor McGregor has the advantage on the feet; his movement and striking is on a higher level; but Diaz lands a hard punch in the second round, which flips the momentum of the fight. McGregor eventually goes in for a desperate takedown and ends up getting caught in a guillotine choke.
my rating : 4 of 5
2016
Saturday Night’s Main Event [ 1986 January 04 ]
1986 January 04
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Wrestling Challenge [ 1987 February 22 ]
1987
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WWF Superstars : Hulk Hogan on The Brother Love Show
1988
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The Undertaker on Sports World
1995
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WrestleMania 27 : The Undertaker’s ring entrance
2011
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25 Days Of The Deadman : Jim Johnston talking about making The Undertaker’s theme music
2015