It's been a long day and well. I come to realize, my Angels are gone. My favorite baseball team is the Padres and honestly we had no chance of light since day one. But this entry is not about my team, it's about my 2nd favorite team which is the Angels. Growing up with an older brother who liked the Dodgers and being born in Southern California, it's only natural for me to love the rival... the "California" Angles. It appears they have hit hollywood and are sticking with LAA (Los Angeles Angels).
I truly had a lot of hopes and dreams for us to make it this year. And well, you let us down again. I will honestly admit, as much as I love the network ESPN. They ran you guys into the ground. And truly I am not ashamed that they did. Because for one moment, I can agree... being an Angels fan and the history of it all, we haven't won.
No disrespect, but we're the makings of being a futuristic Cubs. Because they're going to win it soon. Really soon. Just not this year. To my Halos, I am very proud of your season. But you have always been a conditioned and seasoned team. You handle yourselves well in the start, but you run out of gas when it matters most. Almost like the worst relationship you could be in with someone.
I hope everyone from the Halos enjoys their time off but actually works on their game this off season. And the off season is today: Tuesday, 10/07/08.
- Ric
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
RANT - Elite XC: Kimbo Slice vs. Seth Petruzelli
Fight Review: Well as everyone already knows Kimbo Slice lost. The more I've been watching this sport, the more I've come to realize that this is modern day combat. These are specialist who serious have the control, precision and power to be dangerous. What I'm really trying to touch upon is the flash knock outs. I don't know because I haven't punched someone with those UFC gloves on, nor have I ever had a legitimate boxing match (with gloves, a cup, etc). But I seriously think there is just something about these athletes/professionals/masters of their craft/etc that can get it done in intense situations.
I will go ahead and stop my thoughts to remind everyone that I am not a Kimbo hater. I'm neutral in every sense of the word. I think everyone win he has gotten he didn't rip someone else off. He was the bigger man that day. I honestly and truly believe... that this is the best thing to have happened to Kimbo. I think this can truly wake him up to knowing that he's truly not the only good guy out there and that he should figure out if he wants to box, or be in MMA. MMA is different level which I won't try and say that it's "another" level as if it's better or worse. It's different in all terms of the acronym itself.... mixed martial arts. It's chess compared to checkers; different game, different strategy.
Now back to KIMBO: The fight itself is so short that I feel there isn't much to talk about. If I truly tried to make a blog specifically about this fight it would be a 2 sentences, "Kimbo you got caught, it happens to everyone." & "I hope people who are becoming more educated about this sport know people can get caught, no matter who."
The Flash KO. To me this whole thing is insane because I seen it man times. It's always when someone's laid out limp for a second at most and thinks he's back in the fight. As if it was one of his nightmares up-until the fight. When Houston Alexander did it to Jardine, when it happened to Houston Alexander by James Irvin. These are moments and instances where, He was knocked out. We never discredit who got the shot because we must acknolwedge their skill/talent. So with this said.... I think as fans, as presidents, people who help influence the sport, we truly need to acknowledge that a record is a record... but flash knockouts truly can put a taint on your wins. Just the same as winning by a decision. Not that it's looked down upon, but that it is simply a moment where pure precision was implicated. It should be praised.....
These are probably less harmful to the fighters. Again, I am not an MMA specialist, nor a doctor so don't take my words for wisdom. This is a blog and I'm just speaking my mind. But I feel that is a true act of professionalism. It's what I always adored about Brazilian Ju-Jitsu. It's that you were a control martial artist to prevent harm/damage. You were inflicting enough pain and pressure to contain someone to reason or know they cannot win their situation. The flash KO is that to me. The more of those you have on your record, I feel only gives it that better shine. The opposite of having a win by decision (judges).
Congrats to Seth, you truly stepped up and did great things for yourself, for the sport and for MMA (being given the stage he's on). Kimbo was definately not majorly hurt, but he got caught and that's what it takes. Kimbo, keep your head up because honestly you had given MANY people that feeling. I feel it's only worse because it's your first time on TV. That doesn't mean you're any less of a man who can say they've learned another experience in life. Welcome my brotha.
- Ric
I will go ahead and stop my thoughts to remind everyone that I am not a Kimbo hater. I'm neutral in every sense of the word. I think everyone win he has gotten he didn't rip someone else off. He was the bigger man that day. I honestly and truly believe... that this is the best thing to have happened to Kimbo. I think this can truly wake him up to knowing that he's truly not the only good guy out there and that he should figure out if he wants to box, or be in MMA. MMA is different level which I won't try and say that it's "another" level as if it's better or worse. It's different in all terms of the acronym itself.... mixed martial arts. It's chess compared to checkers; different game, different strategy.
Now back to KIMBO: The fight itself is so short that I feel there isn't much to talk about. If I truly tried to make a blog specifically about this fight it would be a 2 sentences, "Kimbo you got caught, it happens to everyone." & "I hope people who are becoming more educated about this sport know people can get caught, no matter who."
The Flash KO. To me this whole thing is insane because I seen it man times. It's always when someone's laid out limp for a second at most and thinks he's back in the fight. As if it was one of his nightmares up-until the fight. When Houston Alexander did it to Jardine, when it happened to Houston Alexander by James Irvin. These are moments and instances where, He was knocked out. We never discredit who got the shot because we must acknolwedge their skill/talent. So with this said.... I think as fans, as presidents, people who help influence the sport, we truly need to acknowledge that a record is a record... but flash knockouts truly can put a taint on your wins. Just the same as winning by a decision. Not that it's looked down upon, but that it is simply a moment where pure precision was implicated. It should be praised.....
These are probably less harmful to the fighters. Again, I am not an MMA specialist, nor a doctor so don't take my words for wisdom. This is a blog and I'm just speaking my mind. But I feel that is a true act of professionalism. It's what I always adored about Brazilian Ju-Jitsu. It's that you were a control martial artist to prevent harm/damage. You were inflicting enough pain and pressure to contain someone to reason or know they cannot win their situation. The flash KO is that to me. The more of those you have on your record, I feel only gives it that better shine. The opposite of having a win by decision (judges).
Congrats to Seth, you truly stepped up and did great things for yourself, for the sport and for MMA (being given the stage he's on). Kimbo was definately not majorly hurt, but he got caught and that's what it takes. Kimbo, keep your head up because honestly you had given MANY people that feeling. I feel it's only worse because it's your first time on TV. That doesn't mean you're any less of a man who can say they've learned another experience in life. Welcome my brotha.
- Ric
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