My Top 5 most Cringeworthy UFC Moments.

Intro.

I've been a massive UFC fan for years, and even though the worlds leading fight promotion has given some great moments, they have also been known to give us some cringe worthy moments, so here are some my faves.

5 Forrest Griffin Tries To Become Joe Rogan.

This should be a lesson to all fighters, if you lose a fight, you should never leave the cage, and upon coming back to the cage, you shouldn't then think that you're Joe Rogan, and takeover an entire Interview, this is what happened when Tito Ortiz, lost to Forrest Griffin. Forrest turned this section of UFC 148 into the Forrest Griffin show. This pissed off Tito Ortiz, and. Dana White, all of this was awkward.

4. Season 8 of TUF.

I actually like this season of TUF. It had some good fights, and an awesome finale card, but when fighters get bored, and food, and bodily functions get involved. Things get cringey.

3. Demian Meia vs Anderson Silva.

This fight was. Cringey, awful, and had a load of showboating from Silva. This turned the promotions debut in Abu Dabi, from a triumphant success into a Cringeworthy look at why showboating isn't cool.

2. Jason Mayhem Miller Hindsight.

Team Miller vs Team Bisping season 14 of TUF, is arguably one of my favourite seasons of the show, but hindsight is a beautiful thing. Jason Miller was one of the opposing coaches, who was a perfect fodder for Michael Bisping, who would beat Miller in the finale in an embarrassing Match, and would go on to lose another fight in the UFC, before he got cut from the promotion, after UFC 146, and  just a year after this, he was arrested on domestic violence charges. Now I know what you're thinking why is this Cringeworthy, when you take his personality that has carried himself throughout his career, and you then hear this. It just makes you think, man this guy is an embarressment.

1 UFC 84 Press Conference.

I have a question for you guys, was Tito Ortiz the master of his own downfall? Because if he was, then I'm pretty sure it started here, because his impressions of Dana White, and his overall criticism of the company, made for some painful viewing, and it was in some way grattifying. 

Monday Night Raw Review 17.3.2025.

 Intro.

So far so good. WWE is in Europe, and the fans have been electric. I love European fans, they're like fans from my homeland, because they bring the noise, and the energy, and tonights Monday Night Raw which came live from Brussels, was no different.

Superstars Seen Showing Up.

Finn Balor. Bron Breakker. Bianca Belair, and. Iyo Sky were all seen showing up to the arena.

Cena And Cody Segment.

WWE started off hot with this segment. I loved this. John Cena came out, with anger dripping from his face, he was greated with a chorus of boos from the fans in Brussels, as he laid waste to them saying that his relationship with them, was the second part of an abusive relationship. He calls them bullies, and said that he's not a babyface or a heel he's a human being, this was a clever way to break down the forth wall. John cutting down the fans, and making them look weak was captivating, as he told them, that nothing he ever did was good enough for them, as he blamed the fans for everything, calling them selfish. No one has ever asked John how he feels, because the fans have told him what they think of him for years, so they get nothing from him, because we just take, and take, and take. They chanted for Cody, and the face that used to run the place, couldn't hide his distain, he said that he's the definition of his catchphrases, because the fans that believed in him, haven't done anything with their lives, and just like that he was done with the fans, as he broke up with us, stating that he doesn't need them. This was when Cody came out. Mr Rhodes basked in the fans adjulation. He said that these fans have given everything to John, because they trusted him, and believed in him, so who the hell is he. Cena adressed Cody as a kid, and this caused the champ to lose his cool, and tell him to shut up. Cody told him, that at Wrestlemania, he wants to face the reel John Cena, and not this whiny little Bitch. This was excellent, as both men left the ring, they were a solid study in contrast. Cody walked out as a confident human being, whilst John looked like he had been drained of all life. The camerawork and all round execution, added to the drama of this excellent segment. Flawless stuff. Enough said.

Ludwig Kaiser vs Penta No Holds Barred Match.

I liked this. The flow of the match was great, and the physicality matched it perfectly, and it didn't suffer from what came before it, because the fans were still on fire. Penta got the win, and now has his sights set on Brons Intercontintal Championship.

Judgement Day Segment.

Dom, mate, just keep your mouth shut. Finn is never going to accept Penta as a member of The Judgement. Tread carefully my dodgy one.

Ivy Nile vs Dakota Kai.

From Chad Gable, and. American Made getting chased out by Dragon Lee, and. Rey Mysterio, and the awkward clunkyness of the Match, allowed Dakota to get the win. This Match was beyond flat, and it failed to get out of 1st gear.

Iyo Sky And Bianca Belair Contract Signing.

I liked this. From Michael Cole calling Adam Pearce a show off, because he can speak belgian, to both ladies having a decent mini promo dual. Rhea Ripley then came out, and proceeded to turn things upside down, by causing chaos. She signed the contract after cutting a scaving promo on both Bianca, and. Iyo. The chaos started off after Iyo got faced palmed by Bianca, and the fight ended when Rhea slammed both Bianca, and Iyo onto a table that didn't break. The fight continued backstage later on. A threeway for Mania, yes please.

Jey Uso vs Austin Theory.

I didn't like this. His interaction with Gunther, before, and after the Match just screamed the words get on with it, and the Match against Theory was over way to quickly. Jey holding Gold though, does look good.

The Crede Brothers vs Dragon Lee And Rey Mysterio.

Rey Mysterio, and. Dragon Lee, beat. The Crede Brothers in a standard TV Match, that went nowhere.

Seth Rollins Segment.

The fans were on fire again during this segment. Seth looked genuinely amazed. After he lets us know who he is, as the Cm Punk chants roll in, but Seth wants to talk about Roman, because Roman can't make a plan, without having it go past his wiseman, and with both men being on Smackdown this week, he decided that he's going to head on over to Bolonga, and meet up with both of them. Smackdown this friday is now a must watch.

AJ Styles Segment.

AJ Styles loves Brussels, but he can't stand Karrion Kross. I just want this storyline to be done with.

Bron Breakker vs Finn Balor Intercontinental Championship.

This. Match was decent, put nowhere near great. Finn and Bron have decent chemistry, but that wasn't given time to shine here. The interference from The Judgement Day became the story, and that was a real shame, because it hampered the physicality. Bron retained, and Dirty Dom needs to get a fake id, and his passport, and run, because Finn is pissed.

Overview of Monday Night Raw.

I don't know whether it was the fact that this show had ok in ring action, or whether it was the show being focused around one of the best promos that WWE have produced so far this year, or maybe it was the fact that I watched this show whilst eating my dinner, because it aired at a normal time here in the UK. I think it was all three, which is a good sign in the build up to the show of shows.

This weeks Monday Night Raw is a high 7/10.

 My Top 5 Takeaways From UFC Fight Night 104 Vettori vs Dolidze.

Intro.

Over the past few years, these UFC Fight Night Apex cards have started to grow on me. The action always varies, and in this enviroment, it makes everything a bit more snug, and this card wasn't any differant, so here's my thoughts on this outing.

5 Seung Woo Choi vs Kevin Vallejos.

Kevin Vallejos is going to be a force to be wreckoned with. His win over Seung Woo Choi by knockout was a mixture of great footwork, and stunning Boxing, and it was an awesome sight to be seen.

4 Diyar NurGozhay vs Brenson Ribeiro.

Diyar, was an animal on Saturday Night, as he easily submitted Brenson, in what was an excellent display of i'm better than you, and you know it.

3. Da'mom Blackshear ( that's it )

Da'mon Blackshear is the man, he dispatched Cody Gibson easily, and that was all she wrote.

2. Chidi Bang Njokuani Is Class In defeat.

When a fighter loses, they can either go down two roads. Road 1, you could act like a renta version of Josh Koscheck, or. Connor Mcgreggor, or you can take rd 2. The class route. Chidi Bang acted like a class gentleman when he was interviewed by Michael Bisping. We love you Chidi Bang.

1. Roman Dolidze.

In a frustrating effort. Roman Dolidze, beat. Marvin Vettori, in a stand up bout, to end the show. I didn't know what to make of this fight.

AEW Collision Review 16.3.2025.

Intro.

Bright lights are on and AEW is going to set my soul on fire. Viva Las Vegas. Viva Las Vegas. Viva, oh viva Las Vegas. I know what you're all thinking. Patrick shut up your not Elvis, so don't even try it.

AEW Stars Before The Show.

Ricochet. Katsuyouri Shibata. Mark Davis. Mark Briscoe. The Undisputed Kingdom, and FTR, were seen giving their thoughts on each other ahead of their Matches tonight.

Ricochet vs Katsuyouri Shibata Internatioal Championship Eliminator Tournament.

I loved this. From the superb physicality, and gamesmanship that both men showed.  Shibata playing the older brother version of keep away, to Jeffrey Dalmer getting the win, by being a cheating little rat. This Match, was a lot of fun and a great way to kick the show off.

The Murder Machines Murdering Fools.

RIP to these local enhancement talents, they came, they saw, they got murdered by the Murder Machines. More on these guys later.

Timeless Toni Storm Segment.

Timeless Toni Storm loves Las Vegas, but she hates Megan Bayne. I loved Luther in the background dressed up as a Bond villain.

Powerhouse Hobbs vs Griff Garrison.

Powerhouse Hobbs, beat Griff Garrison in a flat TV Match, and I know what you're all thinking. Griff Garrison is still in AEW. Griff's mates in his frat house faction, were then cleared out by The Outrunners.

Thunder Rosa Segment.

Thunder Rosa cut a passionate promo on Megan Bayne, and then was attacked by Ms Bayne. Now I like Thunder Rosa, but I also like Megan Bayne, but which one's better, there's only one way to find out? Fiiiiiiggggghhhht. Thunder sold the beatdown perfectly. This would be an episode thread for Rosa.

Mark Davis vs Mark Briscoe International Championship Eliminator Tournament.

I loved this. Mark Briscoe having chair fun, added like a perfect mix with Mark Davis's hard hitting style. The Murder Machines helped their faction friend get the win, they then proceeded to deck some local enhancement talents, they were saved by Briscoe, and Powerhouse Hobbs.

Swerve Strickland Segment.

This. Was the highlight of the show. Swerve was on fire here. He said that he would love to face Ricochet again, and then proceeded to do his best Impersonation of Simon Miller. He talked about his time from last year, upon to now, and said that even though he respects Adam Copeland, he will go through him, regardless of the history they have, because he's in his way. And when it came to Jon Moxley, he said that he's desperate everytime he talks in riddles, it was at this point when Mox attacked Swerve, whilst looking like the worst bank robber i've ever seen. After the attack the camera followed Mox to the back were an ambulance could be seen, and he said that Wednesday it's on. 

Hologram And Top Flight vs Shane Taylor Promotions.

Hologram, and. Top Flight, beat. Shane Taylor Promotions in a flat and boring match, as. Action Andretti and Lio Rush just looked on. The fans were dead for this, and you know what I don't blame them.

Thunder Rosa vs Megan Bayne.

Megan Bayne, beat Thunder Rosa in a solid TV Match, and looked awesome in the process. She beat Thunder down in the aftermath. Thunder was saved by Kris Statlander, and Bayne was stared down by Timeless Toni Storm. I liked this, even though the ending was a bit convoluted.

FTR vs Roderick Strong And Kyle O'reilly.

I liked this. I felt like I was watching the old FTR. Their tenacity was back, and the overall feeling surrounding the team is slowly starting to come back. I had a great time watching this. Adam Cole, and. Daniel Garcia were onOverview commentary and added some solid insights, the near falls were moulded into the physicality perfectly, as the final exchanges saw FTR get the win. Daniel Garcia, and. Adam Cole had a stare down ahead of their Championship Match next week.

Overview Of AEW Collision.

This broadcast was an interesting oversight into how the company is moving forward, and I have to say it. I'm liking the direction. The in-ring work was solid, and it was great that being the main focus.

This weeks AEW Collision is a solid 8/10.

My Top 5 Takeawats From Friday Night Smackdown.

My apologies.

Ok guys i'm starting this off with an apology, for the lateness of this piece, this is due to me having to work overtime in my day job. So a big apology from me, and I hope you enjoy my work.

5. The Opening Promotrain.

I don't know about you guys, but I couldn't stand this promotrain between. LA Knight. Jimmy Uso. Solo Sikoa, and his family, and Braun Strowman, the 6 man tag that followed wasn't bad, and. Braun Strowman's, and. Jacob Fatu beat down angle was decent in the aftermath, but overall this wasn't for me.

4 Jade Cargill Segment.

This sit down segment with Jade Cargill was excellent, the camera work, was solid, and Jades interaction with Liv Morgan, and. Raquel was class.

3 Drew Mcintyre.

So I guess were off to the races with Drew Mcintyre, and. Damien Priest. The Match at Mania will bang in my opinion.

2. Cody Rhodes On MizTV.

I loved this segment. Cody lays out The Miz, and then calls out John Cena. I want Monday to come around right now.

 1 The Fans.

I love European fans for this reason. Barcelona was on fire tonight, and WWE fans caused the blaze. Fantastic all round. Barcelona just raised the standards.

My Top 5 UFC TUF Fights.

Intro.

Over the years TUF has given us great moments, but most importantly, excellent fights. here are some of my favourites.

5 Roy Nelson vs Kimbo Slice Season 10.

Season 10 of the show was the first to feature an all heavyweight cast, and this fight was a stand out. Roy dominated the street fighter, but Kimbo showed what heart he had, and never gave in, and this is why he became so endearing in his career. Kimbo would pass away seven years after appearing on the show, from a collaped lung. RIP Big man.

4 Frank Lester vs James Wilks Season 9.

These guys went to war on two Occassions during the filming of the show, and both fights were barn burners, so both are on this list.

3 Rob Emerson vs Nate Diaz Season 5.

I love this fight, and even though the show was in its infantry stage, it still delivered in the bangers department, and this was one of them. Emerson may have lost, but he went out like a warrior.

2 Al Iaquinta vs Michael Chiesa Season 15.

Season 15 of TUF was the only true experiment in the shows history, because they turned up the notch, and went Live for the first time, and as the weeks unfolded the nature of these two lightweights came to shine. Michael Chiesa overcoming adversity to beat Al in the finale was a real triumph. Early in the season he was told that his dad had passed away, and this become the focus of this fight, because he was in my opinion being guided by something greater than himself, the love of family members who aren't here anymore. Al on the other hand is a Ray Longo, and Matt Serra graduate, and he proved it during the season. It goes to show, that the Serra Longo gym, produces some absolute warriors.

1 Forrest Griffin vs Stephan Bonnar Season 1.

I love this fight. The only thing that can say about this fight is this. Were would MMA be without this fight.

 

AEW Dynamite Review 13.3.2025

Intro.

With Revolution now in the rearview mirror, it's all about the spinning plate trick, when it comes to how AEW book there week to week tv product, heading into the next PPV in over a month. Since the turn of this year. I have been enjoying AEW's tv output. As the industry has seen dramatic changes, over the past few months. I feel the time is now, to make their stamp, and make it loud.

Kenny Omega Segment.

I love this man. The best bout machine is back. He's happy to be cleared, and he couldn't have done it without the support of the AEW doctors, and fans, he thanked Takeshista for pushing him, and Will Osperay for being his friend. He left us with a due, as the International Championship Elimination Tournament begins tonight. This left him, and me with an air of excitement, because he wants to face the best. This segment was excellent.

The Opps vs Local Enhancements.

The Opps, beat some Local Enhancements in a flat squash Match, that had me thinking, why was this on the card?

Swerve Strickland Segment.

This was a decent interwinding segment. Strickland explained his actions for the end of Revolution, and left us with the thought of him taking back what he won a year ago, making history in the process. Adam Copeland came into shot, and said that he's not done with Moxley. Jon  answered this back later on, and Jay White gave us his thoughts later on in the broadcast. I did like this, but I want this storyline to be done with, if i'm being honest. The Street Fight next week should be interesting.

Hologram And Powerhouse Hobbs vs Brian Cage And Dralistico.

I liked this. Hobbs got the win for his team. I had fun watching this at 7am in the morning. From Harley Cameron cosplaying as a version of a Power Ranger, and. Brian Cage powerlifting Hologram, and back chucking him like a wet towel. This. Was. A decent, fun, TV Match.

The Hurt Syndicate Segment.

The Hurt Syndicate were seen gloating after Sunday Night, and the only thing that ran through my mind was this. IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN THE OUTRUNNERS. I think it's clear that The Hurt Syndicate never take a day off.

Timeless Toni Storm Segment.

I liked this. The Tramp is still the champ. Complete with Stitches, and. Staples, and glass in her arse, she's honoured to be the AEW womens Champion, she put over the locker room, and reminded everyone that she isn't a cat, she's Timeless Toni Storm, and just after that Megan Bayne attacked her.

International Championship Elimination Tournament The Beast Mortas vs Speedball Mike Bailey.

I'm so excited to see Speedball Mike Bailey in AEW. This Match was an excellent balance of styles. This was perfectly booked, and a great watch. Bailey got the win, and advances to the four way next week. Mike Bailey in AEW, now that just makes sense.

Christian Cage Segment

Christian Cage told Renee Paquette, that due to her being married to Jon Moxley, he didn't want to talk to her, it was at this point that he made up excuses, and cried like a big baby, to the point that Nick Wayne clapped back at his dad. This would cause tension within the family. to the point that father and son were nose to nose. Kip Sabian walked away as Nick wayne's mum, who's got it going on, just looked purplexed.

MJF Segment.

From backstage stage footage of him smashing a mirror last Sunday, to his promo that came next. This. Was the highlight of the night. This. Was narcasism at the highest degree. He said that he's smarter than all of Hangman Adam Page's fans, and that business with the cowboy is far from over. It was here when MVP walked out. This segment then got elevated to great levels. He spoke about their past, and how they have history together. MVP said that he was proud of Max, but then he said that he wasn't, because he's not showing any anger. No one feared him in the back, because he's lost his edge. It was here when MVP gave Max his card, only for Max to rebuff it, he then told his former mentor, that he doesn't need him, because he's MJF, he ran through his achievements, and MVP gave him his card again, as the segment ended. MJf would have an awesome encounter with Hangman Adam Page later on. I loved all of this.

Max Castor Open Challenge.

Max got battered after he ran his mouth too much to Konosuke Takeshista. That's what happens when you bring up Kenny Omega.

Chris Jericho Segment. 

I hated all of this. It was embarressing. Chris Jericho does Shakespear. Oh boy.

Willow Nightingale vs Penelope Ford.

Willow Nightingale, beat. Penelope Ford, in what was a solid Match. Ford tried to attack Willow in the aftermath. Kris Statlander made the save, and was then cleaned out by Megan Bayne.

Mercedes Mone Segment.

Mercedes Mone vs Billy Starks at a later date, yes please AEW, book it Tony. I really want to see this Match.

Will Osperay Segment.

I think Will Osperay is the most likable man in Pro Wrestling. He sold the act of war perfectly, walking down to the ring with a limp. He spoke about the act of lying to his mrs, and breaking promises. He wants Gold, at All In, and will enter the Owen Hart Tournament to get his shot at All in, and he doesn't care who he faces to get there. This was excellent.

Orange Cassidy vs Hechicero International Championship Eliminator Tournament.

I don't know what to think of this, yes the Match was good, but I felt that something was missing from this. Cassidy got the win, and is now in the four way next week, with the winner facing Kenny Omega at Dynasty.

Overview of AEW Dynamite.

I liked this broadcast, it went from marginely fine, to great. The in-ring work was good, but the promos stole the show. This weeks Dynamite is the very definition of setting up the spinning plate trick, and it's made me very excited for the company going forward.

This weeks AEW Dynamite is a high 7/10.