Tuesday, July 6, 2010

UFC 116 - Brock Lesnar .. WOW

For the first time in a long time I didn't host a UFC party. Unfortunately, I was too busy working. However, I have to admit after watching the replay online it was quite the jam packed show. It was a summer sizzler and worthy to be UFC's second annual summer extravaganza. Headlining this pay per view was the former WWE Champion Brock Lesnar and facing him was undefeated Shane Carwin.

At first thought I had Brock winning hands down even without being in the ring for almost one year. People thought I was nuts. Even thought I was delusional. Now I love guys that can hype and sell a ppv. I am a big fan of Tito Ortiz the Huntington Beach Bad Boy and guys like him. But I am also a fan of GSP the humble champion. But come on BROCK this guy can sell ppvs. He's a former WWE champion and great on the stick. His best quote leading to the ppv " There's a reason why Shane Carwin is a NCAA Div 2 wrestler... not everyone can be division one" and it's true not everyone can be.

I had been quoted in saying Brock Lesnar was the number 1 heavyweight prior to Fedor losing to Werdum and my argument had always been. He's defeated Herring, Couture and Mir in the last two years and Fedor has defeated Sylvia, Arlovski and Buck Rogers.. er Brett Rogers.. Who has the more impressive wins?.. Now throw in Shane Carwin and u have the undisputed number 1 heavyweight in the world.

What Brock showed in on saturday was he had guts and he dug deep and he's the toughest SOB around. He took over 47 shots from Carwin and in the next round hits the arm triangle and it was lights out. I have to admit it was like a WWE script. U know where hulk hogan gets pounded on for 8 minutes then all of a sudden he hulks up .. lands a big boot and then leg drop. Same idea.

Brock you are the man.. and it's time to say your catch phrase.. HERE COMES THE PAIN!

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

HBK has left the building

"It's so hard to say goodbye to yesterday" - Boyz2Men




Wrestling lost one of it's all time greats sunday night. A farewell that I didn't even see coming much like his finishing move the Superkick aka Sweet Chin Music. As a kid growing up in Alberta Canada you were a Bret Hart fan, Hulk Hogan fan, Ultimate Warrior, Razor Ramon or Kevin Nash (Diesel) . For me, back in 1993 I was a Shawn Michaels fan. Growing up as a youngster I was a brash, arrogant person. I would be charismatic in one instance and a complete ass in another it was the HBK way.



When he first started out in a tag team with Marty Jannety they had the best tandem offense I have seen from double drop kicks to their double fists from the top rope in sequence. As you watched you thought this team was rather intense with everything they would do. Then you began to realize that HBK was meant for more. Firstly, he wasn't known as HBK but Shawn Michaels. When he superkicked Jannety then threw him into the barbershop window that was the best heel turn I have seen in all my years. Granted, Hulk Hogan as the 3rd member of the NWO was good but he didn't put a guy's face through glass. As HBK came about so did his charisma and charm. Partnering up with Sensational Sherri having his own sung entrance music and you thought holy cow. In my mind, HBK was destined for greatness the year he faced Bret Hart at Survivor Series the first time. When he held the Intercontinental Championship. He lost via sharpshooter but you could tell the beginnings for greatness were there.



Then he dazzled you in a ladder match, he inspired you defeating larger competition and most of all he was brash enough to be the best. As the years went on a subsequent back injury forced him to leave the business he loved after Wrestlemania 14 vs Stone Cold Steve Austin. But then something happened he returns SummerSlam 2002. This was the year The Rock fought Brock and lost the title. For me, HBK was back for a no holds barred match. But something strange happened for me. That was HBK's first match a comeback match which was "one-time" only but what happened was a match that was truly amazing. Five years off this guy took and he didn't miss a beat. HHH perhaps had the best match of his career that night. Subsequently, HBK did another match an elimination chamber match and had a second run with the title. HBK has put on some amazing performances and entertained us in the last 7 years he came back. He's a better in ring performer than 90% of the locker room. To me he was a showstopper. I read the articles leading up to WM weekend and the more you read the more you got the feeling he was either going to retire or break the streak. But he has always said even if he loses he will lose in a blaze of glory. HBK was defiant to the end.. even when UT didn't want to finish it..



It was fitting in his farewell speech that he said.. " The HeartBreakKid Shawn Michaels has left the building.." fitting he may have left the building but he will never be forgotten. He was the best performer of our generation.. daresay the best ever. HBK HBK HBK

Sunday, February 28, 2010

Canada vs USA - A game that will mark my generation

I woke up this morning earlier than usual having just gone to bed at 3am. But today is different. Today, a nation awaits for a game time start at 1pm MST. Team Canada vs Team USA for the Olympic Gold Medal. Who would have thought we would be uttering those words just one week ago. USA, and the media, Canadian fans were all discussing the demise of Team Canada.

The demise of Team Canada has been greatly exaggerated. Yes, we had difficulties and lost to a great US team lead by Ryan Miller. Am I concerned with Miller who is the hottest goalie in the Olympics? Of course, I wouldn't say I wouldn't but remember we still got 3 goals past him. We just couldn't stop anything. But, I LOVE American Propoganda. Americans don't care about hockey. OH wait they do when their country is in it and are doing well. They love it when they upset Canada and are the best at something. *CLAP CLAP*

Seriously, Team USA I hope Canada comes at you like a blitzkrieg.. wave after wave after wave of offense and hitting. Wearing you down. Pompus Ron Wilson who hasn't won anything to save his career and Brian Burke who thinks he's the messiah. Btw, good job in Toronto.

Canada there's nothing wrong to be proud, to be owning the podium.. is it proper in sports? HELL YA!! You think Gretzky didn't know he was the greatest player in his era? He knew it and made sure you knew it. Is it the Canadian way? No. But screw that.. this USA team cares less about Canada they are just happy to collect the cheques we pay them. Btw, Kesler I hope you get ROCKED by Shea Weber.

Remember Canada you don't have just a nation supporting you but u got each other. Play your game. Cycle down low and create offsense from the chances you generate. Shoot SHOOOT SHOOOOOT and have traffic in front of Miller. Get in his kitchen and just wear them down. 60 minutes of hockey boys.

Sid, you got to step up. We are looking at you to dominate and control this game. We need you to do so. Canada needs you. People will remember these games as a success if Canada wins Gold. Myself, I agree. Today I am proud to be Canadian and will be more Proud if we can put one more win and one more GOLD.

Let's go out there and win. This is for Gold, this is for Canada.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Step 2) Canada Vs Russia - Who says the Cold War is dead?

 Last night Canada did what it had to do. It finally got some momentum and the team is starting to look better. Now is this going to be enough. Is getting better going to be enough to play the Russians. Team Canada needs to up the physicality and create havoc with a cycle game down low. Generate offense by getting into the tough dirty areas. That's how Canada has always played and should continue to play that style. Press the action and have the defencemen join up on the rush to generate more offense. But here's the one big thing they have to ensure they don't get caught by the stretch pass. Russian teams have been notorious in using that as a big big weapon.

Canada needs to realize we are here to win, but Russia they are here to conquer. No Russian team has won since they were the Soviet Union and hopefully it will stay that way.

Keys to the game tonight:

1) Sidney Needs to outplay Alex. That's quite simply how it has to be. Your best player has to step up and welcome the olympic world to YOU!

2) Team defense you will need Niedermayer and Pronger to continue playing well and have guys like Doughty lay the hits on the Russians. Create the tempo and physical pace and don't get lulled into slow spots.
3) Roberto Luongo - You need to step up. Serious. This is the biggest game of your career. You can't come in and have a stinker like you did against Chicago last year in game 7.

4) Have fun Canada. SHOOT the puck and get dirty. Score them garbage goals and crash the net. Get inside Nabakov's kitchen!

Boys, the Russians don't like us and the cold war is dead but for one night they are in OUR HOUSE. THIS HOUSE. SO PROTECT IT and WIN! Go Canada GO!

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

The Germans are coming! - Step 1. It begins tonight Canada.

Step 1) Our journey to gold begins. Germany vs Canada to qualify for a quarterfinal match up with the Russians. Wow did we ever get ourselves into a jam. Who are the Americans facing? the Swiss? in the Semi's? Seriously, I don't know and don't care. Today we must take care of business.

Mike Babcock told the world last night.. " We are in the wins business " well that's a great statement and he made a substituition moving Martin Brodeur off the starting goalie spot in favour of Roberto Luongo. Now don't get me wrong. Loooooooo as he is fondly called in Vancouver is a top 5 goalie in the NHL. But he hasn't won a big game. He hasn't come through under big pressure. But maybe there is a first time?.. He has to play sensational for a 4 game stretch. I just don't want to see a relapse of Game 7 vs the Chicago Blackhawks. Ya dig!?!?!

Step 2) Iginla reunites with Crosby and adding in Eric Staal to the left side. Nash moves down a spot with Getzlaf and Perry. I hope they make defensive changes and has Pronger with Neidermayer then Move Doughty and Boyle as the third pairing. What Team Canada really needs tonight is to set the tone. Come out physical and lay some hits. The fourth line of Richards, Toews and Morrow need to create a spark and give some energy for this team. They need them to produce and chip in a goal or two.

Step 3) Winning breeds confidence. Don't worry about Russia tomorrow. Win today.. when you win today things seem to be a bit easier. Play tight defence and more man on man. Be willing to fight for every inch of ice and win the small puck battles along the boards. The crowd will get you energized but remember you score first the crowd stays in your side.

Remember, everyone wants Canada to lose except the players and it's fans. People don't like us and they want to see us fail. Tonight is the start, a simple reminder of why Hockey is Canada's game.

Let's get it on!

Monday, February 22, 2010

I am taking a STAND! - Team Canada will win GOLD! I said it and Believe it!

WoW, is all I have to say as Canada as a country has gone into PANIC mode after a loss to the Americans. Ok, let's be honest here. Who really thought the Olympics were going to be this cake walk? Come on, the Canadians have a target on their back since 2002 Salt Lake when they took home gold. Let's not forget they are in Canada playing for GOLD and expected to win. But, in the last 3 olympics Canada, Czech, Sweden have all won the gold medal.

Other countries were not just going to come to Canada and let them take the gold like some sort of coronation ceremony. What gets to me is the fans of this country are pathetic. I am angry and upset at how they are knocking the team and Canadian Hockey. Give me a break.

Let's get something straight. The rest of the world hates Team Canada just look at Ryan Kesler he was so happy to win but made it known he hates Canada. Hey Ryan, don't forget who signs your paychecks. Guess you are a moron and didn't realize you play for Vancouver. GOOD JOB!

Secondly, it's time to up the physicality. We need some game changers out there and start taking the body. It's the olympics guys and no offense it may be the last kick at it for some of these players. I would definitely make some critical adjustments for the next game. Move Keith and Seabrook as your top pairing. Reunite Pronger and Neidermayer and have Boyle and Doughty take the 3rd pairing. I would move Iggy with Crosby and move Nash in the open win. I don't care if you can't play on LW.

Thirdly, they are playing scared. They need to find that confidence and need someone to galvanize the team. In 2002, Wayne Gretzky made the infamous speech that rallied the troops and got the pressure taken off the Canadians. Well Steve Yzerman we need you to step it up for the team. Take the heat for the team and defend them. Their egos are getting rocked right now and somehow you have to remind them they are the best players Canada has produced. The pressure they are playing under is immense. Time to rally the troops and remind them it's US vs THEM.

Fourthly, Sidney this is your team. This is Team Canada. Like Mario did in 2002 and Wayne before him it's time for you to carry this team on your back and get them through. Legends and all time greats find a way to win. This time for 4 games you have to find ways to win. The road got a lot harder than we had anticipated but it's nothing hard to overcome. In 2005, remember Grand Folks? remember 9 or so players on this roster played in that WJHC. It's time to lay it on the line. It's gold or bust kid.

I am standing on my soap box because I will support Team Canada. 4 wins , Germany, Russia, Sweden and them Team USA. That's my predicition. The road is long and perhaps tedious. Just remember this Olympics will be defined by whether or not Team Canada can win GOLD. My feeling is the party is going to get started really fast.

GO CANADA GO!

Monday, February 1, 2010

ROYAL RUMBLE

I will admit I am a proud fan of Sports Entertainment or what is better know as WWE. I've been an avid watcher since the late 1980s being a Hulk Hogan fan and a tiny Chinese Hulkamanic and going into the 90s being a fan of Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels and Degeneration-X to the attitude era of Stone Cold Steve Austin, HHH and THE ROCK.

My Top 3:

1. Shawn Michaels - He is my RIC FLAIR of my generation. Perhaps, one of the greatest performers of all time. Forget the ladder match, but watch every Wrestlemania match he has ever been in and trust me you almost always have the best performance coming from HBK. Check out last year's Undertaker vs HBK performance and you would be in awe. Considering UT is now so much older HBK got the best performance from him.

2. The Rock - In any era of Sports Entertainment no one and I say no one was as charismatic, could work the mic and had cross over appeal as THE ROCK. I remember cheering for him before THE ROCK was cool. An episode of Monday Night Raw when he faced Kane in a match and gave him a People's Elbow and Mankind came in to help him for the win was when you could see THE ROCK was getting a push.

3. EDGE - Oh man the Rated R Superstar shocked the world last night and came into the ROYAL RUMBLE at number 29 and get a title shot at WrestleMania. How can you not like Edge, from his debut back a decade ago. This is how superstars are built and made. Years of paying their dues, winning Intercontinental Championships, Tag Championships and having fantastic matches in TLC vs the Hardy Boyz and Dudley Boyz.

Anyhow, last night's Royal Rumble match was short but entertaining. HBK coming utterly close to winning his 3rd RUMBLE and HHH getting elminated early via SuperKick from HBK. John Cena in the Final Four with Batista and we can't forget the shocking return of Edge. Guy has to get back into Ring form but he looked fantastic and for me is a breath of fresh air.

As his entrance theme says.. " On this day, I see clearly.... "

Sunday, January 31, 2010

My Entourage reunion

Tonight was a good night and it all stems from a good meal, conversation and amazing friends. We were the group of 4 friends like in Entourage the hit HBO tv show. Myself, Mien, Rob and Darren could all play the roles of Vincent Chase, Johnny Drama, Eric Murphy, and Turtle. Well, in some cases even Ari Gold and Lloyd but that's a whole other story.

We reminsced about old times and talked about new ones. Conversations that came up. Mien went to asia a year or two ago and mentionned how girls in Japan were 5 out of 5, the ones in HK 2 out of 5 and then the girls in CHINA .. well you would be happy if they just had teeth.. I was just cracking up after that comment. Rob then told stories about toilets in Japan. He used ones that cleaned your pooper. Different settings of water and how it shot up your keyster and he enjoyed it .. oh lord we made fun of him for that lol but whatever floats your boat. Mien mentionned the same and how the toilet seats are warm and are heated. At first, he thought the seat had shit on it cause it was that hot.. lol what a guy

But throughout the night we just chatted and it brought a smile to my face even after a long night. I have given the thought that on any given night we can play any of the entourage characters. We spoke about a Vegas trip and well thats something I would highly look forward too. Vegas here we come? ...

Saturday, January 30, 2010

DEBUT

Hello Bloggers,

Some may ask why did I name this Colinized. First and foremost my name is Colin and after a discussion last night with a friend. She had mentionned this Reality TV show that it seems everyone is watching called Jersey Shore. She had said I was just like " THE SITUATION "..

Whether I take that as a compliment or not I will digress. I would have a better nickname. For years I have had this one under my belt. A play off my name that would not only be interesting but can be used in many different ways. Colinized was developed shortly after Justin Timberlake's debut album " Justified ".

He's got talent and myself I got confidence and well some well placed humor lol. I think I can tap into a market place. Which one is that? Well I happen to be Chinese and if you don't know yet CHINA has over 1 Billion of us. Get 10% of that market share and we are GOLD baby. Heck, I could be the 1st English speaking Chinese correspondent for the UFC in China. Dana White please keep track of me.

Secondly, I want to entertain my friends, my fellow bloggers and most of all just everyone who wants a casual and fun read. Nothing over the top but just things that interest me such as Entertainment news, sports such as MMA, NHL, NBA, MLB, NFL,PGA etc. You name it I will discuss it most likely.

So as the WWE Tag team of D-X would say " ARE YOU READY ? ... I SAID AAAARRREEEE YYYYOOOUUUUU RRRRRRREEEADDDDYYYYYYYYY ? "

About to me Colinized because the Colinization has just begun.

Sincerely,

Colin