My Top 5 Takeaways From UFC 313.

Intro.

This card was stacked, and as I sat down last night to start making this list by watching the show. I was stunned. The main card was excellent, and it just goes to show, that the balance has finally been made, because it was less than a decade ago, that I thought the sport wasn't speaking to a younger audience. Coming up with a card that speaks to the upstart teens who are looking at getting into MMA, is a vital thing, and the UFC on this weekend mastered this. So here's some of my top takeaways from the PPV.

5 Justin Gaethje Is The Man.

I'm a big fan of this guy. His fight against Rafael Fiziev got fight of the night bonus, and given the fact that Rafael took the fight on short notice. Gaethje kept things simple, and picked apart Rafael in what was a great fight.

4 Mauricio Ruffy's Heelkick Knockout Of King Green.

Mauricio Ruffy's Heelkick knockout of King Green was something to be seen, because it was only the seventh Heelkick knockout in UFC history, and it was a masterful use of power and technique.

3 Ignacio Bohamondes.

I was really impressed with this guy. His submission win over Jalin Turner by submission was awesome.

2 Magomed Ankaliev.

The Main event saw, wasn't just a shock, it was a statement win for Ankaliev, he defeated Alex Pereira by unanomous decision, in a result that I never saw coming. Some people have questioned where will MMA's next big star come from has now been brought into question, due to Pereira losing both the Middleweight and Light Heavyweight belts in the space of a year. I think that he will comeback, his time isn't done just yet.

Robbie Lawler Is going Into The UFC Hall Of Fame.

What can I say about Robbie Lawler that hasn't been said before, this man is the definition of passion. And his induction into the Hall Of Fame is long overdue.

 

AEW Revolution 2025 Review.

 Intro.

When I woke up this morning I took up the chance to check out X, and opinions on this PPV are possitive. I'm not someone who buys two much into what is said by other fans, but I do feel that fan opinions are valid, and there was one moment on this card that had me feeling nothing but rage. So lets get into it.

Hangman Adam Page vs MJF.

I liked this. The great physicality became a great background player, to the overacrching story of a Fin line between love and hate. The near falls were great, and they fell into place perfectly. Hangman got the win in what was a very entertaining opener.

Mercedes Mone vs Momo Wantanabe AEW TBS Championship.

I liked this. Their in-ring chemistry was awesome, and this moulded into the physicality with ease. The Match started out being wrestled to crickets, and both ladies worked hard to get the fans on side. Mercedes retained as Billy Starks watched on.

Swerve Strickland vs Ricochet AEW No1 Contenders Match For The Heavyweight Championship.

This. Was a great Match, with some solid storybeats. From Prince Nana looking lucious in that white gear. Swerve coming out to a drum soundtrack. Nana got shoved over by Swerve, as the story that was centred around robe stuff. Nana walked out leaving his mentor, only to come back later on, and play into the finish. The near falls were decent, and the final exchanges between both men were performed with ease, as the last exchange saw Swerve get the win.

Kazuchika Okada vs Brody King.

To me this was when the PPV shifted into second gear. I loved this Match. It was strangely captivating, and it held my attention throughout its durration. The in built story may not have been very evident, but the physicality, and overall gamesmanship between both men, was sensational. Okada retained, and this left me wanting more.

The Hurt Syndicate vs The Outrunners AEW World Tag Team Championships.

This pissed me off. The Hurt Syndicate, beat. The Outrunners for the AEW Tag Team Championships. Noooooooooooooooooooooo. Ok i'm sad now. IT SHOULD ALWAYS BE THE OUTRUNNERS. Patrick stop crying.

Timeless Toni Storm vs Marieh May AEW Womens Championship No Holds Barred.

I loved this. It was bloodstained plunder Match, that acted as a book end for this rivalry. This. Is so far my Womens Match of the year. From Luther getting taken out early on. May getting powerbombed off of the stage, and through a table. Both ladies busted each other open, and then proceeding to glass fist one another in the form of a Hardcore Match. The blood, and the violence acted like side characters in my favourite film, which helpled the story progress. Toni Storm then took a glass shot to the, how can I say this without my mum wanting to slap me. The gooch, the got glass in her gooch. Toni got the win, after she gave Marieh a Storm Zero through a Hollywood table that was positioned on the top of the rampway. In the terms of one of my favourite films a Clockwork Orange. This was gorgousness, and gougocity making flesh, and forming something that can only be described as liquid Gold.

AEW International Championship Match Kenny Omega vs Konosuke Takeshista.

I'm at the minute a bit flummexed, because I'm struggling. I can't figure out how to put perfection into words. From it's lofi pace, that encapulated the early goings, the gut shots that Kenny took, to the absolutely incredible exchanges that both men put each other through, to the stunning near falls that elevated the story of the Match, and were played out with subtlety and ease. Kenny is our new International Champion, and this was physical warfare laid bare in all of its glory. What is it with Kenny Omega having Match of the year contenders, and were only in March.

Will Osperay vs Kyle Fletcher Steel Cage Match.

This. Match took me back to being an 11 year old kid, watching Mankind vs The Undertakers Hell In A Cell Match from King Of The Ring 1998. Especially when you know some of the facts behind it. It's known that the late Terry Funk told Mick Foley, that the best way to start the Match off, would be if he climbed up to the top of the cell. This is exactly what Kyle Fletcher did. Both him and Will had a fantastic visual stare down from opposite sides from the top of the cage. The match delved head first into the darkside of both mens depravity, as they busted each other open, and created a violent, bloodsoaked majestic, story that unfolded over the durration of the Match. The storybeats, adding with Will at one point becoming Negan from The Walking Dead, and. Kyle acting like Glenn, made for a tense mindgame played by Fletcher as he begged for his life. Mark Davis interfered, and added weapons to the proceedings to aid that part of the Match. As the exchanges entered the latter stages of the Match, we were treated to the best parts of the story and the Match. Kyle tried to get out of the cage, but Will gave chase, and gave Kyle an Os cutter from the top of the cage, after both men had screwdriver fun. Kyle could be heard shout how much he hated Will, this gave us the end, when Will Hit Kyle with a hidden blade for the win. This was an extremely gratifying Match, that topped off a bad night for The Damn It Don Callis Family. Osperay just loves having Match of the year contenders doesn't he.

Jon Moxley vs Adam Copeland For The AEW World Heavyweight Championship.

This wasn't for me. It lacked any form of substance. Xcalibur on commentary said that there was a hush over the crowd, and let me tell it wasn't due to fear of Jon Moxley, it was because they were tired after seeing three Matches of the year conders back to back, which speaks volumes of how this Deathriders story has played out on TV. The interferences from Jay white, and Wheeler Yuta were comical, and Christian Cage's failed cash in attempt felt lazy, and last minute. Mox got the win after the Cage cash in, and inclusion drained me of my sanity. Thankfully Swerve Strickland took out Mox with stomp from off the top of an exit, as the show ent off the air.

Overview Of AEW Revolution 2025.

Bad main event, and disapointing Tag Team Championship Match result aside. This was an excellent PPV. Copmplete with awesome in-ring work, and Match of the year contenders. I get the critisism about the main event, but I don't think that this should overshadow everyones enjoyment. There is great stuff to be found on this show if you give it a chance, as this should be a warning to Tony Khan, if something isn't working out, don't book it as your main event.

AEW Revolution 2025 is a solid 9/10.

My Top 5 UFC Fighters Broke Down Boundaries.

        Intro. 

People who push boundaries normally go on to change the way we look at industries, whether it's in Pro Wrestling. MMA, or in everyday life, we have it in ourselfs to change everything around us, so this gave me the idea. Which UFC Fighters changed their own paths, and broke down boundaries, well this is my top 5 list.

        5 Randy Couture.

This Man is one of my sporting Icons. He didn't take up MMA, until he was in his late 30's, and became a UFC Champion at the age of 39, and when he was in his 40's he became the promotions World Heavyweight Champion. Even though this came with it's own set of legal problems surrounding his contract, and his payments, he proved that age is nothing but a number.

       4. Matt Hamill.

This man was the first Def fighter to ever grace the octagon. He's an inspiration to the def community in my opinion, because you can do anything if you set your mind to something, and well Matt Hamill did just that.

3 Tito Ortiz.

From growing up with Drug addict parents, to witnessing his best friend get killed in a gang shooting. He's the definition of turning your life around. He would go on to become the UFC Middleweight Champion.

2 Michael Bisping.

The Count. The myth. The legend, and a man who helped put MMA in the UK on the map, to becoming the UFC Middleweight Champion, and the first ever British Champion. He wasn't just a industry changer, he was a game changer, and the perfect example of you can do anything when you put your mind to it.

1 Royce Gracie.

The reason this man is at the top of my list is because. Were would the sport be without him.

WWE Friday Night Smackdown Review 8.3.2025

Superstars Seen Showing Up.

LA Knight. Shinsuke Nakamura. Braun Strowman. Solo Sikoa and his family, . Drew Mcintyre, who decked Damien Priest, were all seen showing up to the arena. ( more on Priest later )

Randy Orton Segment.

I liked this. Randy Orton took his time with this promo, he basked in the fans admiration. He started off by welcoming us to Friday Night Smackdown, He he levelled his history with Kevin Owens, and made Kevin look like a jealous little boy, because every friendship he's ever had, has turned sour. He talks about John Cena, and goes through their history. He put over the severity of the career threatening injury, that kept him on the shelf for over 18 months. Randy spoke with fire and grace, and forshadowed what might becoming later down the line. Welcome back mr Viper.

Chelsea Green Segment.

Chelsea Green, wasn't in a good mood with Nick Aldis, he put Piper Niven in a Match against Tiffany Stratton, so little Tiffy got no repocussions for what happened last week. She would go on to beat Piper in an decent TV Match, and was then taken out by Charlotte Flair, who came out looking like she was about to go to C2C.

March Madness.

Nick Aldis did his best trig version of Steiner Math, and left me outright confused. So i'm not going to explain March Madness here. Pretty Deadly beat Los Gaza, and. The Motorcity Machine guns in a flat TV Match. And are now the No1 contenders for the WWE Tag Team Championships.

Bianca Belair Segment.

This. Was. Excellent. I'm not going to go through everything here, because you need to see it for yourself. all of this was perfect. Enough said. What a well executed segment this was.

Lex Luger Is Going Into The WWE Hall Of Fame.

I love this. Lex Leger is going into the WWE Hall Of Fame. If you know Lex's story, his struggles and his triumphs, then it all makes sense. Sexy Lexy is going into the Hall Of Fame, you love to see it.

Braun Strowman vs Solo sikoa.

The Match was thrown out after Tama Tonga got involved, this led to Braun Strowman, and my man Jacob Fatu, to have an arena fight, that saw Jacob get chokeslammed through a table.

Chelsea Green vs Michin Street Fight. WWE Womens United States Championship.

I had fun watching this Match. From the weapon plunder. Michin snacking on Chelsea's fingers. B-Fab, having fun with a kendo stick, which led to Michin taking aim at Chelsea. Chelsea retained after Alba Fyre got involved.

Cody Rhodes Segment.

This. Was. Another Excellent Segment. Lies. Deceit, and. The Final Boss, and travis Scott was also their. He went through his history with John, asking the question why, because there's justification for what he did. He thanked the fans for choosing him, and told John if you want some, then come and get some.

Drew Mcintyre vs Jimmy Uso.

Drew Mcintyre, beat. Jimmy Uso, in a flat TV Match. Damien Priest, then put a beating on Drew in the aftermath.

LA Knight vs Shinsuke WWE United States Championship.

I didn't like this. The Match was boring, and in my opinion, it failed to get off the ground. Knight got the win, and is the new United States Championship.

Overview Of Friday Night Smackdown.

This weeks Friday Night Smackdown was a fun watch in my eyes, with excellent work on the mic and the in- ring work could be seen as decent. 

This weeks Friday Night Smackdown is a solid 7/10.

 

    My top 5 knockouts In UFC History.

   Intro.

Call me sick, or call me mad, but as an MMA fan for quite a number of years. I love a good old fashioned knockout. So I decided to make a list my of top 5 favourite Knockouts in UFC history.

5 Mirko Crocop vs Gabriel Gonzaga.

I you haven't seen this head kick, then you need to check it out because this was nasty.

4 Terry Etim vs Ebson Barboza.

Liverpool Native, and british standout. Terry Etim was a UK MMA standout, well not on this night, at UFC Rio, fans were treated to one of the best Knockouts in all of MMA, when Ebson gave Terry a spinning heel kick to the face. My god this was awesome.

3. Connor Mcgreggor vs Jose Aldo.

16 seconds, that's all it took, for one mouthy Irishman, to take out a Brazilian legend, enough said.

2. Roy Nelson vs Check Congo.

Roy Big Country Nelson is my spirit animal, and when he knocked out Check Congo at UFC 159 Jones vs Sonnen, the Frenchman, got put to sleep, and it was great.

1 Chuck Liddel vs Babalou Sobral UFC 29.

I love The Iceman, and this headkick knockout, is an stunning piece of art, that needs to be studied.

 

My Top 5 UFC TUF Fighters Who Should've Never Appeared On The Show.

Intro.

The UFC's TUF has seen its fairshare of deserving winners, but what if you had the opputunity to go on the show and you fluff your lines, by either not making weight, having issues, not giving your all, or just realing that your just not a fighter at all? This is my list of UFC TUF compettitors that should've never appeared on the hit reality TV show.

5 Junior Browning.

I don't what to think of this guy. Season 8 was coached by Frank Mir, and Minotaro Nogueira. Junior Browning was on Team Mir, and then it all started from there. He had an instant rivalry with Ephraim Escudero, and this was just the tipping of the ice burg, he clearly had issues with alcohol, and behavial problems. I don't think it's a good idea to put someone on TV if they have issues, and this a core example.

4. Chris Leben.

This guy was the original Junior Browning, from drunken behaviour, to a man that screamed personal issues. I feel he got exposed in a way, and that's got a good thing.

 3 Jason Pearce. 

Season 9 was the battle of, oh say can you see vs Royal Britania. Jason Pearce, was on Team USA coached by Dan Henderson. Team USA can only described as a team divided, and the anger was aimed at two people. Jason Dent, and. Jason Pearce. Dent just liked his own space, and. Pearce who clearly faked an injury, he was due to fight Dave faulkner on Team UK, but he felt uncomfortable having to fight someone who he grown to be friends with, and as the season went on, his teammates weren't buying what he was selling. Dana White saw right through this, and eliminated from the competition, and left us with this quote. It's either you are, or you're not, and when Pearce got to the house, he realised that he wasn't. Yeah. That's true.

2. Jason Guida.

I don't know whether to laugh or cry when it comes to this guy. He was fighting at Light Heavyweight, and he couldn't make the weight. Your brother is Clay Guida, a man who used to fight at Lightweight, and Featherweight, and he had no issues making both weight classes, so yeah this is why he's on this list.

1 Gabe Rudiger.

This man was a walking, talking, cake eating, non weight making, chlonic taking, machine. he's a meme in the MMA world for a reason.

AEW Dynamite Revolution Go Home Show Edition. 6.3.2025.

MJF Storythread.

Once again i'm skipping the intro, and going straight into the show, because at the start my guy MJF was outside the arena, waiting for Hangman Adam Page, he cut a promo on him saying anything that Hangman does to him, will fail in comparison to what Max is going to do to Hangman. Later on in the broadcast Hangman showed up, and just like that a fiiiiiggggghhhhht was on, but the person who Hangman had dragged into the arena wasn't Max, it was a lookalike, because the real MJF attacked Hangman from behind. Max got Hangman to the ground, and was gave the diamond ring treatment, he then took to the mic, and said that in no certain terms, that anything Hangman can do, he can do better, and tried to set him on fire, but was stopped, and carried out by security. I liked this as an episode long thread, and it also made me think, that it's been 6 years since we lost Keith Flint, because Max wants to be a firestarter, twisted firestarter.

Swerve Strickland And Ricochet Contract Signing.

I liked this. From Robe fun, acts of history, and Swerve showing defiance, by calling Jeffrey Dalmer a selfish prick, and saying the biggest mistake that he made in their last Match, was that he left Swerve breathing, and that he was going to run through him, and revive his career, whilst giving a shout out to Ricochets wife. This pissed off Ricochet, who tried to attack Swerve with scissors, but. Swerve countered this and gave him the scissor treatment instead to end the segment. 

8 person Tag Match.

Will Osperay. Orange Cassidy. Mark Briscoe, and. Powerhouse Hobbs, beat. The Murder Machines. Mark Davis, and. Bryan Keith in a fun and chaotic opening Match. I had fun watching this at 7.30am here in the UK before I went to my day job. The near falls fell into place easily, and the Matches within the Match elevated the physicality to a higher level, than what I thought it could get to, Osperay got the win for his team, when he gave Bryan Keith an os cutter, and a hidden blade. In the aftermath Kyle Fletcher came out and played the manipulataion game on Mark Davis, as he told his friend to fall in line. Mark then gave Will a chair shot to the back to take the show to the break.

Wheeler Yuta vs Adam Copeland.

I was bored watching this. The Match fell into the realm of a tired and warn out TV Match, that never got out of first gear. Cope got the win, and showed Yuta some respect in the aftermath, this means he has Moxley all alone this Sunday at Revolution. Mox got into the ring in the aftermath, and could be seen verbally tearing into Yuta, this would lead to Jon following him into the back area, and telling that he never wants to see him again. Mox then cut a promo on Cope, basically saying see ya on Sunday.

The Outrunners Training Montage.

I want these guys to beat The Hurt syndicate on Sunday, because it should always be The Outrunners.

Queen Of The Ring Segment.

The Director of Queen Of The Ring had a segment with Timeless Toni Storm, and later on in the show. Toni Storm and. Marieh May had a sit down interview with Renee Paquette, and it was awesome, from paracital acts of evil, to hurtful truths. This. Is a must see.

Kris Statlander And Thunder Rosa vs Penelope Ford And Megan Bayne.

Penelope Ford, and. Megan Bayne, beat. Kris Statlander and. Thunder Rosa in a solid TV Match.

Mercedes Mone Segment.

Mercedes Mone vs Komo Wantanabe is one of my Matches to watch this weekend.

Max Castor Open Challenge.

Max Castor got wrecked by Jay white, and the fans in San Francisco loved it, that'll teach not to insult their local sports team.

Ricochet And Kazuchika Okada vs Brody King And Swerve strickland.

I liked this. The Match was worked at a solid pace, and it gave some good insights into how things could play out on Sunday. Ricochet and Okada got the win, thanks to Jeffrey Dalmer being a cheating naughty boy.

Overview Of this weeks AEW Dynamite.

I liked this weeks show,  the in-ring work went from stagnant to very good, and the promos were great.

This weeks AEW Dynamite is a solid 8/10.