Deestroy All

I'm not judging anyone, I just have no sympathy for him. He brought it on himself. As for me, I wish kicking a drug addiction was my biggest problem. I've been around drugs my whole life, I hang around with musicians. One of my closest friends is a recovering addict. 6 years ago I was watching us get destroyed by St Kilda when I got a text message telling me my best friend was dead from an overdose. She was 24. I loved her, still do, but I she and I knew it was her own stupid fault for getting into it. I understand drug culture, I have no sympathy for those who create their own problems.

How did Ben's problem start? Was it being homeless and alone? Was it the abusive parents that drove him to drugs? Was it the hard life, working in a factory all day, struggling to make ends meet? Was it... Hang on, he's had a privaliged life, good parents, money, physically gifted and a dream career. His 'problem' is that he's a party boy. He likes to party and do drugs. If anyone thinks that's a problem worthy of sympathy, well maybe you need to meet some people with real problems.

Apparently Kyle Noke did his knee early on, that explains a lot! Top effort to keep fighting regardless.

Sydney. Well the McCall / Johnson decision was a joke, and has been announced that it was a mistake and was meant to be a draw. I love this sport, but come on, when will amateur hour be over? It's about time people started losing their jobs over mistakes like these, then maybe they'll stop happening. McCall won in my opinion. There will be a rematch. The good: Hippo Perosh! Is there a fighter that makes you laugh when you see he's won more than this guy? I mean he's a big goon who looks like he'll help you in the whitegoods department in Harvey Norman, then he somehow gets you on the floor, chokes you or pounds the shoit out of your face. Good on him! Love it. If Jones thinks he could handle it, give him a shot at the Hippo. James Te Huna (or according to Chael, Tuna). Holy mother of New Zealand, this guy is vicious! That was just brutal McFlurry action. I'm surprised there's not more of a hype machine behind this kid, he's been very impressive, an unlucky loss against Gustafsson who I rate very highly, Te Huna even looked good in that fight. Hope he gets someone big, Shogun, Machida, Hendo... Maybe Bader? I can see that happening. Hitman Kampmann. Another week another epic comeback. I like this guy, I have no idea how he managed to win this. The slick submissions, can't remember the names but their was some great BJJ on display. The Bad: Noke: Yuck. Sloppy Joe. Looked good for 3 minutes, looked horrible for the last 12. Alves. Why oh why would you go for the takedown? Where's the Pitbull? Going for the points instead of the killer finish and he paid for it. So stupid. Having Chael in the studio crossed. The man needs to be in an institution, not on my TV.

The multi was huge, 200-1, forgot to mention Bader was in it too, it was a last minute, last 10 dollars bet, had a crack at some likely underdogs. I thought Sexyama was the surest bet out of the lot. goddamnit

Agree with all you said man. I thought Henderson would win, but was in Edgar's corner hoping like hell he'd have another answer. But he just didn't have enough power to trouble Henderson and that became frustrating to watch. Edgar was doing well, but once in a while my spider senses go off and I saw that up-kick coming way before it happened. That was big. In a way I'm glad Henderson won, I've taken to disliking him, I'll just say it, it's the thanking his saviour BS. Spare me, or should I say save me. So now I get to cheer on whoever takes him and jesus for the belt. Another Pettis highlight would be nice. Dana White reckons Edgar won, I mean come on, it was a great fight, but Henderson clearly took it. I wanna see Aldo v Edgar, but all I see is Aldo destroying Frankie. He's fought and destroyed quicker fighters than Frankie. And good luck catching Aldo kicks. Rampage should hang em up. Will he stick around for a chance to belt Rich Franklin after recent comments? I wouldn't mind that. The Boetsch comeback was awesome, although he was never really half out of it like a Kongo or Edgar, there's always a chance to turn things around. But yeah, he was dominated for 2 then went to work. Those uppercuts like he was fixing a sink were nuts. Loved Aussie Hunt's big win! Hioki looked excellent. I had a Boetsch, Hunt, Henderson multibet on... but the losing leg? Jake f.....g Shields. Are you joking, how does this clown ever win. He's garbage. Surely I'm being punked.

And now there is no rematch because blazin' Diaz copped a 12 month ban for smokin the ganj'. The drama never ends with this fool, although, this could well be the end of him in the UFC.

And now the dummy spitter gets a rematch. Awesome!

Waaahhhh! I'm not playing anymore! What a [censored], and he has the audacity to say Carlos used "baby leg kicks". The only thing missing from his speech was a warm bottle and mummy tucking him in. If they were such baby kicks, why didn't he walk through them / catch them and unleash a flurry or take him down? And the fact that he even mentioned the leg kicks means he felt 'em, and even he knew they were the difference. He didn't have any class when he was beating cans in strikeforce, why would he have any after losing to a top class fighter? Stay retired. Swim back to Alcatraz and lock yourself in there. Could not believe how good Werdum looked, I can't stand that guy, but he has improved, although I'd need to see it against a taller, quicker heavyweight to be sold. A fight with Mir would be interesting. Big Country is just crazy, f..k that for a living, his head must throb for a month. Been a bit unlucky too, he always fights top guys bigger than him, gotta love his heart. Was hoping Pierce would win, that fight didn't do much for me. Koscheck v Diaz would be interesting. If it's Koscheck v Fitch I'll go watch seniors pottery class or something. Can't think of anything else worth mentioning, Poirier is the goods but we knew that. You're right, uneventful card. I can't wait for the Japan card, that'll be a doozie.

It was the greatest final ever, that long with that high skill level? There have been none better. My problem with Djokovic is the way he shows no ill effects whilst winning, as soon as someone is pushing him, suddenly he can't breathe or some other ailment is bringing him down to their level. Just suck it up and get on with it. I'll admit he won me over a bit last night. That was just an epic event, 2 blokes that refused to give up, and to beat Rafa at that game is really something.

Well that was boring...

Me too HT. Nadal has it in the bag I reckon. The hypochondriac is in trouble right now v Murray, I'm hoping it goes 5 for entertainments sake. I think Rafa has these 2 covered on Sunday though. I hope so anyway.

Err... no.

My money is on Ferrer to knock off Djokovic tonight.

Again Bisping? 3rd time doing TUF if true. I don't see what other pom they could use though. Ebersole would be an entertaining coach. We have adopted him... AFC 3 will be in Geelong.

Haha, throw in Brittany and it might get me over the line. I'd love to do it (them) but there's no possible way I could go in July. Apreciate the carrots though mate. It'll be interesting to see just how they take care of you, they are known to be very good to some fans, hope it's a ripper man. Remember it's free on OneHD tomorrow at 1pm, Guillard v Miller.

I agree with the holding the cage, should be an auto point deduction, even if the ref misses it, if a judge sees it, take it into account. First time too, no need for a warning, just don't do it. I doubt it'd have effected the outcome though, might've even saved Mendes a world of pain. It's my birthday in July, I accept extravagant gifts Spewing Munoz is injured, I hate both Sonnen and Bisping, hope it's a DQ and they both test positive to roids (and AIDS) after it. I like both Maia and Weidman, very hard fight to call, I think Weidman will be a legit contender one day, so I'll probably go for him, hope to see some slick JJ either way.

142 Barboza Best knock out I've ever seen. No need to say much more really! Wow. José Aldo is just so damn good. So likable too. Great KO and great scenes after the victory. Not much left at featherwheight now, Mendes had nothing for him, and he was the only real challenger. I suggest Aldo fights Korean Zombie and Poirier at the same time. There's talent on the rise at featherweight, but it'll be a while til they are at Aldo's level. I wouldn't mind seeing him go up and terrorize the LW division, send a few of them scattering down to FW to spread the load. Referees. Ugh. If Erik Silva deserved to be DQ'd for that, then go back over the tapes and overturn 200 decisions. Even the Belfort promo just after showed him hitting Akiyama in the back of the head. There were 2 slight hits that were accidents at worst, complete joke to DQ the kid, no one on earth would have raised an eyebrow had Silva won. Dan standing Fatty Rubble up so quickly was a bit weird, and I'd be annoyed if that was my fighter, but I think Dan Margliotta had a case, Johnson wasn't doing much. And what a joke that guy is, seriously, lazy and undisciplined you couldn't have chosen a worse sport. Waste of potential. Belfort is the man. I like Gonzaga, glad to see him win, but it wasn't against much. An entertaining yet slightly odd card.

Excellent, thanks for this, will get right on to it. There's a crime documentary called Dear Zachary. I strongly recommend everyone to see it. Without giving too much away, it's about a young doctor that was shot and killed. Loved by everyone, and his best friend decides to film everyone's tributes to him. What happens from there is just unbelievable. I couldn't believe what I was watching. Also Paradise Lost 1 & 2: The West Memphis Three. A look at crime in inbred America and how justice works... or fails. It plays like a movie with the nutters that are in this, and they're not even the accused.

Great man, gone too soon. There are a couple of good reads about him, American Scream by Cynthia True and Agent of Evolution by his mate Kevin Booth. Someone should start a Doco thread.

Lesnar retired so he definitely is no longer a contender. He looked so timid as soon as he got hit, it was clear then it was pretty much the beginning of the end. Overeem had no regard for what Lesnar had to offer, even after the first jab cut him. He's a frightening unit the 'Reem, his kicks will trouble JDS, but at the same time he better kick hard because JDS will counter punch the kicks. Cerrone v Diaz was crazy. Agree completely that Diaz got in Cerrone's head, Donald came out and almost did a Homminick with that sloppy haymaker. Then he looked knackered and Diaz looked like he was working the speed bag on Cowboys head. Has to be a record for strikes landed? My god Nate looked exactly like Nick in there. Total d'bags those brothers, but man they put on good fights. I had Hendricks by KO in a multibet (the 2nd part was Nate by sub, odds were ridiculous), just as the fight started I said to all my mates "one punch knock out"... and surely enough! Total arse I'll admit, but it was pretty funny. And thank god, after the first 6 3 rounders, I was not in a mood for a Fitch fight. Gustafsson looks the goods, I went through all his fights the other day, and his rangey counter strike/flurry might be the answer to Jon Jones, I'd like to see that. Hettes was a highlight for me, outstanding, totally demolished Nam, looked classes above. He's one to watch. C'mon Jose! And I'd like to see Gonzaga make a successful return in Brazil.

Yeah, I like both Hitman and Alves but that is no main event. I'd rather watch it for free than make the trip up there. Any word on Melbourne changing it's idiotic law regarding the cage?

140 Well it seems as though no one is going to beat Jones, LHW division is not what it used to be. Lyoto is the only real threat, maybe if we could transplant Dan Henderson's power into Lyoto I could see the smugness knocked off his face. Good on him though, he is a fighter, to overcome a Machida in that sort of form is very impressive. Did anyone notice when Machida started moving exactly like Anderson Silva? Hands, head movement, stance, it was freaky! The choke was impressive, but it was a tad unsportsman like to drop an unconscious guy on his face. This wass probably the best card I've seen, the quality of skills on show was something else, the match ups, the finishes, it was just as entertaining as it gets. Glad Ebersole won, I love that guy, I thought they would give it to Patrick. Kinda weird that Ebersole was in the most boring fight of the night. How about his submission defence though? Maybe Blackhouse should hire him for some tips lolz. I also love the Korean Zombie. I had him in a multi bet because his odds were so high, but I didn't think he had a chance against Homminick. 7 seconds later and it was all over! Oh Canada. Sad to see Krzysztof lose, exciting to see how he lost. Why don't more strikers just come out and pour it on like that? Oh yeah, Homminick... Costa Phillipou landing the most crisp hooks and straights you'll ever see, that was fun to watch, that moustachioed gentleman took a beating. Speaking of beatings that are fun to watch, watching Tito lose his 2nd straight to body shots was the best. I'm a Nog bros fan, but I had a bad feeling about this fight. How wrong I was, that was just a brutal beating, I found the rib pounding replay as cringe worthy as the Big Nog sub. My bad feeling was on the wrong twin. As soon as Mir went down, I said to my mate "Big Nog will go for the submission", I just knew that whole blackbelt scalp thing would get the better of him, should've just pounded him out, everyone knows Mir doesn't like getting hit in the face. The crazy transition scramble and the arm break is one of the most intense things I've seen in MMA. The groans at the bar I was at every time they replayed it was pretty funny. Probably career ending for Big Nog, and as much as I'm a fan, it's his own stupidity. Bad day for Blackhouse with 2 of their premier guys being submitted. Was a good fight though, good on Mir for what is one of the best comebacks - his comments about what breaking an arm feels like at the post match gave me a chuckle. All in all probably the best UFC I've seen, regardless of who I was going for. Now for 'Reem v Lesnar, Overeem got his license despite ducking a roid test, hmmmm ? He'll kill Lesnar, but I'll go for Lesnar in an upset.

Gervais and Merchant fans need to check out 'Life's Too Short'. I watched the first 4 episodes yesterday and I love it. A lot of recycled jokes/style from the Office and Extras, but hey, whatever works. They also make a lot of fun of themselves in the process. Warwick Davis is excellent.

So UFC on FX 2 will be here? TUF Finale Mayhem, geezus, what happened, he looked bad, embarrassingly bad. Horrible stand up, gassed, and lost to that wanchor, damn. Rest of the TUF finale was great, enjoyed all the fights. Two worthy TUF winners, although I'm not sure what Herb Dean is smoking these days, stopped that fight way too early, Rosenthal has passed him as the ref I feel most comfortable with. How about the Bermudez v Brandao fight? Crazy, what a submission.