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  1. Heavyweight is going to need some time to rebuild after the mess of the last decade. 

    Waldo Cortes Acosta has a quick turn around to fight Sergei Pavolvich next month. Depending on how he performs there, he might become the new hotness. 

    Jailton Almeda's loss to Curtis Blaydes set him back, and he was already at a disadvantage of getting a title shot because his style is boring.

    Tom's reign will probably be rematches and guys on 1-2 fight win streaks for a minute.

    I think what people want more than any of this is for Alex Pereira to move up, which is instantly the most interesting fight.

  2. It's funny, we got two stare downs for title contenders last night and I can't say either fight sounds interesting to me. I mean the idea around them is interesting - the story of how fast Joshua Van got here and the drama between Ilia and Paddy. But I'm imagining what happens when the bell rings and both of them will probably feel like when Sean O'Malley(lotsa deserved hype) met Merab (someone with other worldly skill). Pantoja and Ilia are fucking crazy good right now, and I don't see Van or Paddy, both of which have deficiencies where their opponents have strength, overcoming the odds.

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  3. I thought Ibushi looked both better than expected, but also weirdly awkward when he'd sell or fire up. That kick out of the pile drive looked so self-concious. Like he had three different options in his head and he did half of all of 'em. I did think the structure of the match was really good, and I'm interested in if he'll continue to choos his spots more wisely, making them mean more in matches. Also his bumping hasn't changed at all, which is a plus for me.

    But I'm most happy that he looks healthy and might have more bangers left in the tank than folks thought possible.

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  4. I haven't bought from a Criterion sale in ages. But I feel compelled to buy from my local B&N just because they don't really have a bluray section. It's essentually rhe equivalent of a comic book rack of dvds and blus. Their vinyl section is much more prominent.

    Basically I'm (foolishly?) hoping that if I buy more discs they'll stock more discs.

    I still prefer being able to go through "the stacks" vs. just buying it from online.

  5. I used to be into fighting games when I was a kid, but haven't played anything since Tekken 3-ish. 

    Recently got into Fatal Fury City of the Wolves, and after a long time of eating crap, I'm finally starting to beat people online. So that's satisfying. I'm still not consistent at punishing people off of my counters, but I'm getting the hang of it. Really enjoying re-learning how to play this genre.

  6. That was so bizzare. I've seen fights get canceled during the show, but I can't remember a main event falling apart just before walkouts. Was really looking forward to it. They even had Valentina there to watch thinking this was a title eliminator.

    In other news, think twice before calling Mateusz Gamrot out. He'll ruin your 95% takedown defense.

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  7. RVD and Taz are doing a live show remembering Sabu on youtube and they're telling some great stories. Like how Sabu's headdress was usually a sheet from the hotel, and how Sabu started doing the point to the ceiling.

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