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There have been some VERY interesting happenings in sports this past week! So, I decided to just give a few comments on them all instead of focusing on one each.First, Farve! This man has won me over. I used to roll my eyes and hope that someone would go to his first "post-retire" game with a tranquilizer gun and put him out before his first pass. BUT, I have to admit, he is one crusty, stubborn old fart! Will he retire? AGAIN? Well, his answer was basically NO! He says, he will play if he is "healthy," which of course he will be...he'll make SURE to be! Anyway, I give up, go Farve!Then....Oh boy! Tyson Gay beat Usain "big head"Bolt! And even though both of their times were nowhere near Bolt's record time he ran in the 2008 Olympics, it STILL gives Gay bragging rights. He didn't just beat him in this last race in Stockholm, he smoked him! I'm glad I can say that Gay beat Bolt, even if it was a result of Bolt being out of shape and coming from an Achilles injury. A win is a win! Congrats Gay!Next, WOWZER! Did I just see that? Did I just watch Chael Sonnen practically murder Anderson Silva for four rounds, and even most of the fifth and STILL lose the fight? What, does Silva have some type of Brazilian leprechaun bringing him luck? To be honest, I had a feeling that Anderson might lose this fight because Sonnen was so darn confident he'd win! Ever heard that saying "mind over matter?" Well it turns out, Sonnen not only had the mind, he had the matter! He got Silva where he hurt: wrestling. So, wrestling is Anderson Silva's cryptonite! I'm surprised that in all his 12 straight wins, no one has faced him that could wrestle. He hasn't lost since 2006, so that was a HUGE oversight. Sonnen was pretty smart to recognize that Silva, who has been hailed as the best MMA fighter pound for pound, had a huge weakness. So, I'm tickled pink that Silva did win by submission over Sonnen in the end, but kudos for Sonnen for giving him a HARD won fight! I smell a rematch!And last...take a look at the photo above....this is why I love Tim Tebow.....he is humble enough to withstand some rookie hazing (take notes Dez Bryant). He looks so cute! LOL
Mixed martial arts is on FYAH! Yeah, I'm really feelin' it ya'll. Some exciting stuff going on. There are some new weight category rankings. Check them out. They are all pretty right on point, though I'd like to see Anderson Silva rise up a little higher in the light middle weight category. Anderson was ranked number five....I don't like seeing him at number five in any ranking. Yes, I was mad at him for being Brazilian when Cyborg beat Gina Carano (WAHHHHHH!), but, I'm over it. ALSO in exciting MMA news, looks like the Anderson Silva vs. Vitor Belfort is gonna happen. Yep, January 2, UFC 108. Hmmmm, that should be a good one. I am also looking forward to seeing Kimbo Slice have his first fight on The Ultimate Fighter tonight on Spike TV. I'm kind of nervous for the big fella, but I know he's determinied to make himself worthy of an UFC contract. He showed a lot of humility being willing to even be on that show after Dana White clowned him when he was fighting for EliteXC. And lastly, I heard through the grapevine that Randy Couture's ex wife is planning on fighting his next opponent's wife. Brandon Vera's wife, Kerry, is a kickboxer; and Randy's ex, Kim trains MMA. Both ladies fight for Strikeforce, it should be a pretty good match! Good stuff!
Mixed Martial Arts is one of the most exciting and athletically superior sports in the world! I just saw one of the best mixed martial artists annihilate yet another opponent last night. Anderson Silva faced Forrest Griffin in a light heavy weight bout in UFC 101. First of all, Anderson is gorgeous and just about the sexiest thing since actor/director Mario Van Peeples (who he bares a striking resemblance to). Second, he ROCKS in the ring. Third, he has two last names as his whole name: one American and one Hispanic which, I find very sexy as well, GRRRRRR! But on a more serious note, he has a fluid way of sparring with his opponent that leads me to believe he not only trains as a martial artist, boxer, and wrestler, but that he also plays capoiera. I used to play capoeira, so I recognize his moves. Silva moves like a cobra, and his strike is just as lethal! Well, he struck Forrest down three times in the first 3:32. And his last strike at 3:32 was the end of it. Forrest signaled "no mas" with an extended arm, pleaing to Silva not to hit him again while he was down. Silva acquiesed and the fight was over. Despite much speculation that Silva had finally met his match in Forrest, Silva exploded in the ring and garnered a dynamic win. Wooo hooo! Silva just makes me want to have sexy time, but that's beside the point here. He went up in his weight class from 185 to 205 becuase he had already earned the belt in his former class. He has not lost a fight since this weight class move, which has his own manager speculating that he will stay in this heavier class and fight for the title. If he does that, he will forfeit his middleweight title. He will ALSO have to face pressure to fight his BFF, training partner and "soul brother" Lyoto Machida (who holds the light heavyweight belt as we speak). Anderson says that fight will never happen, but UFC's president, Dana White, says "he can make it happen." LOL, what a tool. Personally, I think if Dana keeps pushing it, Silva's heart is so golden he would rather retire than fight his friend. Anyway, because of matches and controversies like this, MMA gets a big I LOVE IT from me! Who needs to watch soap operas! Teeheehee
There have been some VERY interesting happenings in sports this past week! So, I decided to just give a few comments on them all instead of focusing on one each.
