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Friday, December 7, 2012

My Fight Picks for UFC on FOX Seattle + Results

My tweet with them.

Will come back to tell how I did.

Weigh-ins done. All fighters made weight except Herny Martinez who came in at 158,8 and forfeit 20% of his purse.

First off this event was great and full of action and some crazy stuff, You should have watched it ;-)

Results:

Scott Jorgenson vs John Albert
Jorgenson wins by Submission at very end of 1st round

Dennis Siver vs Nam Phan
Siver wins by unanimous decision

Marcus LeVasseur vs Abel Trujillo
Trujillo by TKO 2nd round

Daron Cruickshank vs Henry Martinez
Cruickshank by KO 2nd round

Ramsey Nijem vs Joe Proctor
Nijem by unanimous decision

Rafael Assuncao vs Mike Easton
Assuncao bu unanimous decision

Yves Edwards vs Jeremy Stephens
Edwards by KO 1st round

Mike Swick vs Matt Brown
Brown by KO 2nd round

BJ Penn va Rory MacDonald
MacDonald by Unanimous decision

Mauricio Rua vs Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson by unanimous decision

Benson henderson vs Nate Diaz
Henderson by unanimous decision

Kumite

MMA Commentary For Fans By Fans


You like fights? You like striking? You like grappling?
Then check out MMA; Mixed Martial Arts.

Do you want a more cerebral approach to coverage?
Do you want to get a more reflective approach?

Then I give you Kumite.
Two MMA fans that cover MMA from outside the media and the promotions.
Ross and Chris out of Scotland.

I personally find the writing very interesting to read and while I do I reflect over what I'm reading.

Also follow @TeamKumite on Twitter for event news and posts.

Friday, November 16, 2012

The Optimists

Discovery And Interview

This duo is unsigned but I think they have the talent to make a good album.

I discovered them via this tweet by Derren Brown:
I followed the link and discovered two lovely lads playing guitars and singing fine songs.
Benjamin Bellamy(21) and Nathan Blood (20)

My personal favorite is RainBows & Butterflies



Followed by Are You Coming Home?



Bringing some attention to them as they are talented and they have good voices and I feel lads like this needs to have more eyeballs and ears on what they do. I hope one day to go pick up a copy of their music somewhere.

They made the videos using an iPhone just to get it out there.

For more of their work visit their YouTube channel.


Interview


  • Me: Hello Benjamin and Nathan and thanks for the chance at putting an interview on my blog.
    As you know I found out about you through Derren Brown's Twitter when he linked your videos. But could you provide a brief history on how you got started with music and as a duo
  • TO: We met at college in 2009 in Lincoln. We've both always been musically active; Nathan more with his vocals and Ben with guitar. During college we always messed about with songs and Ben started teaching Nathan basic guitar, from which he started to progress. Nathan came to Ben from living in a different town with lyrics he had written at work (a job which he hated), which were the lyrics for our song 'bright lights'. Ben loved the lyrics and concept of song and helped finish writing; which then became our first song together. From there we both started writing music on guitar and writing lyrics which meant something to us. We gradually started doing gigs and busking around town. We then decided together to give this a real go. Calling ourselves The Optimists.
  • Me: What is your main dream and/or goal with The Optimists?
  • TO: Our main goal would be to be successful; for people to be aware of our music and appreciate the lyrics we write. We don't care so much for fame/money, just to be heard. We don't want to be famous, we just want the world to hear our music, says Nathan.
  • Me: Who or what inspire you?
  • TO: True lyrics, true meaning inspires us. Music these days in just noise with shite lyrics about getting drunk and partying. Obviously, we love to do that, but we don't like to write songs about it. Music should have more meaning. We are deeply inspired by Mumford and Sons, they have a real depth to their music and lyrics. A big inspiration is the lack of faith and support we get and we just want to prove people wrong. Nathan's mum is very encouraging and we certainly wish to do her proud.
  • Me: Who does which bit in the song writing process?
  • TO: The process of writing a song is quite easy to us. We both make bits and when we get together we put our individual bits together to piece a song. Very relaxed about the writing.
  • Me: What is the most challenging part of being musicians?
  • TO: The biggest challenge for us is publicity; being heard. We try our best to promote ourselves but very few people are interested. It's really hard for us as we have a passion for this.
  • Me: Outside of the music what are your main interests and hobbies?
  • TO: Besides writing music and playing it we enjoy going out, having a few pints. Playing pool and football. Gaming and drinking a hell of a lot of coffee. Both have full time jobs which is a hard balance. We lead fantastic lives. We smoke a lot too.
  • Me: I want to thank you both for the time and wish for your dreams and ambitions to come true.
  • TO: Thank you for your questions and your support. We really appreciate. We will be sure to send you signed copies of our platinum album ;)


  • Follow @TheOptimists on Twitter and for the two lads' follow @nattasswfc for Nathan and @iWRNR3rd for Benjamin



    Friday, November 2, 2012

    Movember

    This month men around the world are growing their mustaches to raise awareness and money to combat testicular and prostate cancer.

    I can't grow one as I'm a woman but that don't stop us females helping the guys out.

    I wish then you support my friend Marcus Beer in his effort for Movember,

    Visit this link to donate on his behalf ->->  Marcus's Movember page
    For more info on his effort go here ->-> Annoyed Gamer.com

    I donated. Will you?

    Friday, October 12, 2012

    Hawken Closed Beta

    Hawken is going into Closed Beta on 26th of October.

    Come enlist in the fun.
    Follow the link below.
    Hawken site

    I was in Alpha 2 so I'll see you on the battle ground :)

    Their spot on GTTV:

    Saturday, September 15, 2012

    Audio Visual Stimuli

    This last week and a half I've been indulging in a bit of movie watching and reading.

    These were on the menu.

    Reading week 37

    Deadlocked is the 12th and from what I gather the penultimate Sookie Stackhouse novel. Good book but not as enthralling as the previous one. Wonder where this takes it.

    The Invincible Iron Man: The Five Nightmares is a fantastic collection of issue 1-7 is that series.
    Great writing and impressive artwork. Highly recommend it.

    Astonishing Thor issue 1-5 collected. Great writing (at least based upon the Norwegian translation (this is the only of the three I read in Norwegian)) and fantastic artwork: Do read.

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    The Sherlock movies I did watch Game of Shadows then rewatched the first one upon doing that. Great movies. They make more sense that the chubby guy and the deerstalker wearing version.

    Watched the Avengers the day after it came out on Blu-ray here (that is the two disc Steelbook edition).
    All I can say is BEST superhero movie I've watched so far! And the extra disc is 90 minutes of the lead up to The Avengers.

    Warrior is by far the best drama I've seen in ages! Fighting that looks real and a heartbreaking story.
    I was so involved in the movie I sat wringing my jumper and at the end I completely broke down and bawled. It took me about 2 hours and a shower to regain equilibrium. You MUST watch this!

    Friday, July 27, 2012

    Annoyed Gamer On GT!

    Annoyed Gamer has premiered on Gametrailers this week. Much to my pleasure.

    My friend Marcus Beer, who I first meet as Grumpy McGrump on Invisible Walls 4, started this concept on his own doing livecasts in and a round the same time I started this blog. And I'll be honest I did feel inspired by him to do so. He did take a break while going back to PR for a bit then revamped it, with this as the final result. Come join his site annoyedgamer.com and to tweet him who you are so he can approve you.

    I give you the first Annoyed Gamer on GT :-)


    I wont lie. I hope he does a live one every once in a while :)

    Saturday, July 7, 2012

    Invisible Walls

    My #1 Gaming Podcast


    I have watched every single one of them, including the special non-numbered ones.
    Why is it my fave? They bring me what I want and I really like the people that makes them.
    They talk about what's going on in the gaming space and things surrounding it. They have an opinion on things and they aren't afraid to tell us what that is. They are funny and makes things enjoyable and entertaining to watch.

    I love Invisible Walls! It is that simple!

    This week is Invisible Walls 215.




    Sunday, July 1, 2012

    Bruce Buffer

    IT'S TIME!!!


    Bruce Buffer, The Voice of The Octagon aka VOTO, who presents the UFC fighters with such fire, passion and flare that one gets all pumped up and the hairs on the arms stand up. He has a martial arts background and is a black belt in Tang Soo Do and did compete in amature Kickboxing.
    He is also the man behind the "Rumble" The famous 5 word phrase heard in the world of boxing by his half brother Michael Buffer.

    Bruce Buffer (left) with MMA legend Bas Rutten (right)

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    He's not just about the fight game. He's a semi pro (his own words) poker player, business man, a visionary and a radio host.

    I found his radio show "IT'S TIME!!!" via his website Bufferzone.net. It's a lifestyle show, that talks about the fight game, poker, sex, relationships, life, the Universe and everything. The show is on almost every Tuesday 2PM PST/11PM CET live on Sherdog.com. Also on iTunes shortly after just search "Bruce Buffer". I think it's a great show and I get to know fighters, referees, actors etc. Once a month he has a co-host on a Sex and Relationship aka S&R feature, Sammy Philips, who is an awesome woman (my kind). His eternal side kick and producer TJ DeSantis is a great bloke too. I highly recommend tuning in!

    Soon Bruce's clothing line ITI (IT'S TIME INDUSTRIES) will launch and knowing Mr. Buffer it will be done properly and high quality. Look for it soon!

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    Not only that!

    Bruce will be featured in the upcoming movie "Here Comes The Boom" the first movie to feature the UFC. Look for it this fall in your local cinema! I have seen the trailer and I for one can't wait!

    And keep an eye out for his upcoming autobiography "IT'S TIME!!!"

    Follow Bruce Buffer, Sammy Philips and TJ DeSantis on Twitter :)

    Picture and logo used with permission from Bruce Buffer,

    Friday, June 29, 2012

    Updates

    Today I tinkered with the look of the blog. Rather pleased with the result considering the tools available :)
    I am not a programmer nor coder so can't make my own layout and design. But it's fine like this.

    Back at work after a week of to recharge the batteries.
    Prior to that I got a new keyboard; the Razer BlackWidow Ultimate and rather pleased with it
    Looks all sleek and very responsive keys and feel very good to type/game on.
    And I have my webcam working again. I have found out I need more RAM but I'll sort that later.

    Other than that been happy to find out Joe Rogan got his 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu black belt this week :)

    Monday, June 18, 2012

    Reading 48 Hours

    I read these the last 48 hours

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    I started with Ultimate Iron Man (which is a Premiere Edition hardcover).  Awesome art work and top notch writing, It's the origin story (of the Ultimate series) of Iron Man. If you liked the movies you'll like this.

    Then continued with A Touch of Dead which is the collected short stories about Sookie Stackhouse and their placement in the "lore" is strewn in the middle of the full novels. I like these smaller glimpses into Sookie's world and sort of explains a few things I've read in them.

    The Grand Inquisitor. That was a heavy read! And some of it outright was way over my head as I'm not much for religious things but on the whole a good read.


    Saturday, June 16, 2012

    E3 2012

    11 days ago E3 2012 kicked off.
    Gametrailers in league with Spike TV started it off before the press conferences started with various musings and trailers and then kept going for I think 6 hours day one and 5 hours day two of constant live streaming. I was working so I only could catch day one as a full on live from GT.

    Gametrailers has since last year been my go-to site for my E3 coverage, with sprinklings from YouTube and Gamer.no added on. This year I was well pleased with GT and the level of quality of the coverage. (Though picture quality on the stream was SD). And the biggest bonus? 4 Invisible Walls in a row! Tuesday to friday.

    So GT get a A- (would get a A with a better picture quality on stream)

    On to the pressers.

    Microsoft



    Had Halo 4, Call of Duty Black Ops2 and the new South Park game that was their saviors.
    The rest was so useless. Especially for us over here in Europe. I still haven't seen ANYTHING of the movie/TV stuff come here. (Netflix, ESPN and UFC on Xbox to name some) And NO! Zune HD does not count anymore as it is today more expensive than going out and buying a Blu Ray/DVD.
    Smart Glass, sure you can use their browser and stuff with everything with this but the other things, game stuff.. I don't want my developers using more precious developer time to tack on yet another gimmick.
    Kinect.. Yeah cool for those that like it but I am not one of them (only game I see myself ever playing is Dance Central). Just a bunch of mini games and Wii Fit like stuff..

    Without the three games mentioned at the top this would be shit. I know I said on Twitter B- I have since revised that to a C-

    EA



    Had a bunch of shooters, Battlefield 3 Premium subscription service, Crysis 3, Medal of Honor: Warfighter and to an extent Dead Space 3 (more shootery what they showed), then their annual Need For Speed game (feels annual).
    Cool enough. I am kinda interested in MoH mostly because MoH is said to have Norwegian special forces in it. Racing games I'm still burned out on.

    Sports. They presented NFL and FIFA 13 and instead of showing the actual games off, some dude came on a talked FIFA stat crap and they brought out Michael Irving who talked some NFL stuff.. Instead of showing off their new ball game tech. UFC has been sold by THQ to EA and in the process Yukes who made the 3 first ones are now fired. I mean yeay for UFC games still being made but damn, I HOPE EA hires the original dev team to do the next one because I want them to expand upon UFC Undisputed 3. And with EA's online practices.. Yeah.. I am not fully positive to this.

    And then SimCity both full game and Facebook game cool for the "sim'ers out there.

    I give them a C overall.

    Ubisoft



    Started out with some retro dressed chicks dancing for some Just Dance game with Flo Rider and I was like "urrggghh not more of this shit.." Then BOOM naked titties in my face! Far Cry 3 throws that in my face before the other action starts and the game is making you trip balls. Cool I'm into it, time will tell if I want to get it. Rayman Legends. Now that Wii U demo made a huge smile creep up on my face :) THAT'S how you show off new tech. (Nintendo take notes). Assassin's Creed 3 looks so great and Watch Dogs looks very intriguing. The Shootmania Esport stuff was tad meh but at least they got to show it off in a good way.

    All in all this was A grade stuff and got my nerd boner going for the first time.

    Sony



    Shows off Beyond Two Souls, Looks good but hope it's not a Quick Time Event type game. I'm want a demo before buying just to find out. Assassin's Creed 3 naval warfare shown of and I liked it.
    Last of Us is one of those games I really want. God of War Ascension cool I'll get it eventually. PlayStation All-Stars:Battle Royale. Cool but very Super Smash Bro Brawl. Minus The fling your defeated opponend off screen. Oh and Assassin's Creed Liberty on Vita looks really cool. Might break down and get a Vita if that bundle gets here. BTW Sony where is my video rental service on my PS3? Still not here.
    That Wonderbook stuff.. That should just be a 60 second trailer instead of that shit you had on stage.

    B+ Missed Last Guardian a ton.. Don't do the fucking Final Fantasy 13 crap and give us a 5 year promo circle before giving us that game.

    Nintendo



    Started off good with Pikmin 3 (though I have never played any Pikmin game so I don't know if it's a good game) but it disintegrated into a stale box of cookies by the end. (and to think they had 2 more parts online to this). No proper showing off of the Wii U, no hint as to what's in the console (and for crying out lout CNN had an article up that they thought the Gamepad was a new one for the old Wii) nor a hint of price.
    Sure they will get tv stuff that as per usual NEVER get here.
    Nintendo.. you failed miserably this year.

    F for failing at what E3 is for..

    The Games

    The following games gained my attention this year:
    • Metro: Last Night
    • Dishonored
    • Assassin's Creed III
    • Assassin's Creed: Liberty
    • The Unfinished Swan
    • Last of Us
    • Far Cry 3
    • Borderlands 2
    • Rayman Legends
    • South Park: The Stick of Truth
    • Watch Dogs
    • Star Wars 1313
    • Hawken
    The order of these games does not reflect my overall nerd boner for them and which gave me the harder one. Rather these are games I'm hungry to play.
    I got the brain tingles when I saw these and the brain tingles are good :)

    Friday, May 4, 2012

    Tribes: Ascend


    Tribes: Ascend is a fun free 2 play FPS multiplayer, with optional upgrade purchases.

    I have been playing it and loving it the last couple nights coming home from work.
    Fun title with a nice learning curve and gives me back the sense of fun I used to have back 8 or so years ago playing Quake 3 multiplayer at LANs.

    Check this footage out:


    I find it fun and the more I learn the mechanics of the game play the more I'm enjoying it.

    Free game (you choose to pay for upgrades or just play for them) so come join me (I'm SubLevel28 there).

    Here is the link to register and download game client:

    Tribes: Ascend