Wednesday, September 19, 2012

I'm coming out of the closet

Not that closet perverts. I'm coming out of the "My family has super-powers closet." I'm serious. My wife can eavesdrop on a conversation 3 tables away in a busy restaurant and know what the couple is arguing about. My oldest daughter can make any human, (usually me) wait in the car for 5-10 minutes every time we get ready to go someplace. My youngest daughter can fart at will. *Wipes tear from eye with pride. Even our dog has powers. She can piss on the carpet every single day. It's quite amazing.
What's you're superpower JJ?
I'm glad you asked. I have the uncanny ability to "read between the lines". What that means is I can tell what other people mean when they say something. For instance, when someone asks "How are you doing?". Most people hear "I'm doing fine."
Here's what I hear:
"How are you doing?"
"What do you care? I can totally tell by the look on your face you're only asking because you want something from me. Right? RIGHT?!"
It's a gift. But the reason I'm telling this story is because unlike my dog,  I've decided to use my powers for good.
Which brings us to the first ever edition of Reading Between the Lines!

Ben Askren, when asked about his fighting style and perceived lack of putting on exciting fights:
“I feel that I’ve improved in every fight but I’m going to stick to my base and that’s wrestling."
What Ben means is: "If  I can win by holding a guy down and occasionally patting his face with my glove or elbow, why would I stand and get punched in the face?"
Good point Ben.

Chris Weidman when asked what he thought of the Silva v. Bonnar fight:
"I was a little shocked and confused and a little disappointed."
What Chris was actually saying: "Are you fucking kidding me?"
I know Chris. I know.

And finally, Stephan Bonnar when asked for his thoughts on his upcoming fight with Anderson Silva: "I thought it was a joke (when I heard I was fighting Silva)."
Translated: "OMG! I'm gonna get my ass kicked!"

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

What the hell is Michael Bisping's problem?

Has anyone else noticed Michael Bisping's act lately? He pretty much has been ragging on any fighter not named Michael Bisping. I'd love to see Bisping fight Stann, Belcher and Wiedman ALL ON THE SAME NIGHT! He then called out Mark Munoz for being fat at least three times in one interview. And most recently telling Joseph Benavidez that his 11-year-old could whip his ass. I know that you don't necessarily get into the fight game to make friends. But does anyone really need more enemies? Apparently Bisping thinks so as he's doing everything he can to piss off his peers.

Monday, September 17, 2012

Silva v. Bonnar...really?

No disrespect to Bonnar, but I can't believe the UFC is touting this fight as a main event. The odds alone tell you that this fight should never happen. Silva is a 13.5 to 1 favorite? You have to be kidding me. This fight is akin to me versus my fifteen pound Beagle. Come on UFC. You can't seriously tell me this was the best fight you could come up with? I understand that injuries have plagued the main events of recent cards. But this is ridiculous. UFC 151 had to be cancelled because there wasn't enough star power on the card? And this card is somehow better? I’m not buying it. No really. I’m literally not paying to watch this card. And I’m guessing most fight fans agree.