Showing his sense of humour, David Beckham played along with a hidden camera prank on an unsuspecting masseuse. During the five-minute sketch, DeGeneres fed lines to the super star via an earpiece as he tormented the masseuse with outrageous diva demands. Awesome!
Sunday, 31 October 2010
Thursday, 28 October 2010
#7 Film - Despicable Me
Storyline
In a happy suburban neighbourhood surrounded by white picket fences with flowering rose bushes, sits a black house with a dead lawn. Unbeknownst to the neighbours, hidden beneath this home is a vast secret hideout. Surrounded by a small army of minions, we discover Gru, planning the biggest heist in the history of the world. He is going to steal the moon. (Yes, the moon!) Gru delights in all things wicked. Armed with his arsenal of shrink rays, freeze rays, and battle-ready vehicles for land and air, he vanquishes all who stand in his way. Until the day he encounters the immense will of three little orphaned girls who look at him and see something that no one else has ever seen: a potential Dad. The world's greatest villain has just met his greatest challenge: three little girls named Margo, Edith and Agnes.
Rating
Although it may not be up to Pixar standard, Despicable Me is a must see. As a How I Met Your Mother fan, I had high expectations as one of the main characters, Vector, is voiced by Jason Segal, who plays Marshall Eriksson in the show. Gru’s minions make the film and are hilarious all the way through. My favourite part of the film is when Gru shows his softer side by winning Agnes a unicorn (see video above), this sparks a reaction which every kid will have had at some point in their life. The 3D adds to an already brilliant film and is the icing on the cake. A massive thumbs up from me!
(9/10)
Monday, 25 October 2010
#7 Snap
The new Heavyweight Champion, Cain Velasquez celebrates his win over Brock Lesnar at UFC 121 on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif.
#7 Inspirational Figure - Ernie Davis
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| Jim Brown and Ernie Davis |
A three-time All-American halfback and 1961 Heisman Trophy winner, Davis set yard and scoring records at Syracuse University. He would go on to win MVP title in both the 1960 Cotton Bowl and the 1961 Liberty Bowl, and would be inducted into the College Football Hall Of Fame in 1979.
Although the details are somewhat disputed, Davis' contract was considered to be the most lucrative ever offered to an NFL rookie. His teammates and supporters looked forward to seeing Ernie sharing the backfield with the great Jim Brown, breaking countless records and leading the Cleveland Browns to a decade of victorious seasons. Sadly those seasons would never come, as Ernie was diagnosed with leukemia during preparations for the 1962 College All Star Game. Although treatment had begun immediately, the disease would prove incurable and Ernie died on May 18, 1963 - Having never played a professional football game. An idol too many, his wake in New York saw more than 10,000 mourners pay their respects.
Tuesday, 19 October 2010
Greatest video of all time...
The greatest UFC montage ever. This video is played before the every UFC event. When it was played around the 02 at UFC 120 the hairs on the back of my neck instantly stood up. Zuffa have never released this video so excuse the quality. Enjoy. (Not available on iPhone)
London 2010
Our weekend in London will be remembered for years to come. Friday in Leicester square was awesome and UFC 120 at the 02 was incredible. It’s a trip which brought countless sayings and plenty of laugher. London 2010 will go down as one of the best weekends to date and thanks to all who was involved. Happy birthday Peako and Fozz!
Wednesday, 13 October 2010
The five greatest misconceptions about MMA
Mixed Martial Arts has received bad press since day one. Partly due to the aggressive nature of the sport and partly due to idiots walking around saying I’m a ‘cage fighter’ and can destroy anyone. In reality its one of the most exciting sports in the world and home to hundreds of sensational dedicated athletes. Here’s what UFC star Dan Hardy had to say on the matter when speaking to GQ; a great interview which highlights all the reasons why I rate Hardy so highly.
1. We're all thugs
"A lot of the people involved in the sport are well educated. There are guys qualified as lawyers, teachers etc. One of my team-mates is a chemical biologist. I consider myself a very professional athlete, as does everyone else on my level. I don't drink - I haven't had alcohol for ten years - and I don't go out. I'm strict with my diet. You have to have a certain level of intelligence to stick to your training sessions and understand what the sport involves. If you don't have that discipline, there's no way you're going to progress."
"A lot of the people involved in the sport are well educated. There are guys qualified as lawyers, teachers etc. One of my team-mates is a chemical biologist. I consider myself a very professional athlete, as does everyone else on my level. I don't drink - I haven't had alcohol for ten years - and I don't go out. I'm strict with my diet. You have to have a certain level of intelligence to stick to your training sessions and understand what the sport involves. If you don't have that discipline, there's no way you're going to progress."
2. The sport is lethal
"Because we wear small gloves that aren't as padded as boxing gloves, and we use elbows and knees and can strike opponents on the ground, people often think that mixed martial arts is by far the most dangerous sport there is. It's not really. We are highly trained, we work a lot on defence (head movement, blocking and parrying), and the number of medicals I have to go through in order to fight is unbelievable. This next fight is my 30th, and I've had nothing worse than a broken finger or a broken nose. Early in my career I once got cut and needed three stitches. But no one has ever died in a UFC fight."
"Because we wear small gloves that aren't as padded as boxing gloves, and we use elbows and knees and can strike opponents on the ground, people often think that mixed martial arts is by far the most dangerous sport there is. It's not really. We are highly trained, we work a lot on defence (head movement, blocking and parrying), and the number of medicals I have to go through in order to fight is unbelievable. This next fight is my 30th, and I've had nothing worse than a broken finger or a broken nose. Early in my career I once got cut and needed three stitches. But no one has ever died in a UFC fight."
3. Mixed martial arts is human cockfighting
"No one's forcing me to do this sport - it's a personal choice. In society nowadays you can have a job where you completely avoid any conflict. But some of us choose to go and find that conflict. At the end of the day, it's human nature. Some people like to play chess, some people like to play badminton. I like to test myself using my fighting skills. My intention is to get in the octagon and beat my opponent within the rules of the sport and within the confines of my ability. I'm not picking fights with guys in the street. I'm doing it because it's my job."
"No one's forcing me to do this sport - it's a personal choice. In society nowadays you can have a job where you completely avoid any conflict. But some of us choose to go and find that conflict. At the end of the day, it's human nature. Some people like to play chess, some people like to play badminton. I like to test myself using my fighting skills. My intention is to get in the octagon and beat my opponent within the rules of the sport and within the confines of my ability. I'm not picking fights with guys in the street. I'm doing it because it's my job."
UFC 120 Predictions
Our trip to UFC 120 at the 02 Arena is just a few days away. After looking forward to this for months it’s time to put my neck on the line and make a few predictions.
Michael Bisping Vs Yoshihiro Akiyama
I’m going for Akiyama. Bisping is a fighter who has a lot to say but rarely backs it up in my opinion. I expect Bisping to stand and bang, whereas Akiyama will want to close the distance and let his Judo skills dictate the fight. If Akiyama can withstand the first round, his superior skill set should seal the win.
Prediction: Akiyama by decision.
Dan Hardy vs. Carlos Condit
This is my main event of the night and I’m backing Hardy to win. It's hard to go against a man that lasts all five rounds with GSP. He can grind out a fight and has had a long time off to improve his game. The last time Hardy fought at the 02 was against Rory Markham at UFC 95. The fight lasted 69 seconds and ended with a huge KO.
Prediction: Hardy by third-round TKO.
John Hathaway vs. Mike Pyle
England’s most promising UFC talent John Hathaway will dominate this fight. Hathaway's victory over Diego Sanchez was a bit of a shock, but his performance was incredible. Mike Pyle may actually be a step down in competition for Hathaway.
Prediction: Hathaway by second-round KO.
Monday, 4 October 2010
Hot prospects set to collide
A big light heavyweight bout between two hot prospects looking to break into title contention is in the works for the early stages of 2011. According to multiple published reports, a fight between The Ultimate Fighter season eight winner Ryan Bader and Jon "Bones" Jones is being targeted for the beginning of the year.
The bout is rumoured to take place on the Super Bowl weekend UFC 127 event, but Jones' agent Malki Kawa claims that Jones is looking to return at UFC 125 on New Year's Day regardless of who the opponent is.
Jones was expected to face the winner of the UFC 119 bout between Bader and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, which Bader took by decision. So the news of this fight being in the works comes as no surprise. Should the bout be put together, the winner could be one fight away from a title shot in the light heavyweight division.
This is the fight people were expecting after Bader won at UFC 119. Although this fight has the potential to be a classic, it might not be as close as first thought. The way Bader won and what he showed against Nogueira really suggests that his skill set might not match up well to the wrestling ability Jones possesses. In recent fights Bader has been solid but not dominating. I think Jones will be a heavy favourite coming into this fight.
The bout is rumoured to take place on the Super Bowl weekend UFC 127 event, but Jones' agent Malki Kawa claims that Jones is looking to return at UFC 125 on New Year's Day regardless of who the opponent is.
Jones was expected to face the winner of the UFC 119 bout between Bader and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, which Bader took by decision. So the news of this fight being in the works comes as no surprise. Should the bout be put together, the winner could be one fight away from a title shot in the light heavyweight division.
This is the fight people were expecting after Bader won at UFC 119. Although this fight has the potential to be a classic, it might not be as close as first thought. The way Bader won and what he showed against Nogueira really suggests that his skill set might not match up well to the wrestling ability Jones possesses. In recent fights Bader has been solid but not dominating. I think Jones will be a heavy favourite coming into this fight.
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