DVD Review: Pride FC Total Elimination 2004

DVD Review: Pride FC Total Elimination 2004

DVD Release Date: May 24, 2005
Aspect Ratio: 4:3
Audio: Dolby Stereo
Number of discs: 1
Run Time: 167 minutes

Even though Fedor Emelianenko was already the Pride FC heavyweight champ in 2004, Pride decided to hold a heavyweight tournament. This is the first installment of the 3 part event.
Content Rating: 4/5
Below is a little recap for each fight [...]

DVD Review: UFC 69 - Shootout

DVD Review: UFC 69 - Shootout

DVD Release Date: Aug. 28, 2007
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen, 1.78:1
Audio: Dolby Stereo
Number of discs: 1
Run Time: 140 minutes

UFC 69 looked bad on paper but the event surprised MMA fans by delivering a mostly action packed event.

Content Rating: 4/5
Below is a little recap for each fight with ratings.(Fight recap has spoiler button so I can discuss the [...]

DVD Review: UFC 71 - Liddell vs. Jackson

DVD Review: UFC 71 - Liddell vs. Jackson

DVD Release Date: Oct. 30, 2007
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen, 1.78:1
Audio: Dolby Stereo
Number of discs: 1
Run Time: 140 minutes

UFC 71 was an exciting event. Well known fighters fought in the event and most did not disappoint. Some of the prelim matches were entertaining as well.
Content Rating: 4/5
Below is a little recap for each fight with ratings.(Fight recap [...]

Predictions: T Jackson vs T Griffin TUF Finale

Just in case you’re wondering what the “T” stands for, it stands for team. Even though the coaches names is in the event, they won’t be fighting each other until the next PPV, July 5th. This is a pretty weak card compared to other free shows on Spike. The event airs, tomorrow at [...]

DVD Review: UFC 75 - Champion vs. Champion

DVD Release Date: Dec. 26, 2007 Aspect Ratio: Widescreen, 1.78:1
Audio: Dolby Stereo
Number of discs: 1
Run Time: 170 minutes

UFC 76 originally aired on Spike TV. At the time, the main event between Quinton “Rampage” Jackson vs. Dan Henderson, was the most watched MMA match in U.S. history

Content:
UFC 75 showed us a little of everything: knockouts, [...]

DVD Review: EliteXC - Destiny

DVD Release Date: May 13, 2008
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen, 1.78:1
Audio: Dolby Stereo
Number of discs: 2
Run Time: 108 minutes

“Destiny” was EliteXC’s first event and it did not disappoint. Main event had Frank Shamrock facing Renzo Gracie and the first televised women’s match between Gina Carano and Julie Kedzie. The DVD comes in a two-disc set. [...]

Prediction: EliteXC - Return of the King

KJ Noons
This event looks okay but it’s free on Showtime at 10pm on Saturday, so I can’t complain about it.

KJ Noons vs. Yves Edwards
Noons has surprised me with his transition from boxing to MMA. After getting knocked out by Crazy Horse, he has gone on a 2 fight winning streak(one against Nick Diaz). [...]

Action Figure Review: Hao - Wanderlei Silva

In celebration of Wanderlei Silva’s first win in nearly two years, I am going to review his Hao action figure. For those that do not know about Hao products, they’re a Japanese toy company producing MMA, Japanese Wrestling and K-1 figurines. When first released, they range from $35-$60(including shipping). I buy [...]

Afterthoughts: Elite XC and WEC

Over the weekend, Elite XC and WEC held their latest events. I was going to write an article for each one but thought it’d be more interesting comparing the two.
Elite XC went mainstream on Saturday by having their event air on CBS. An estimated 4 million viewers watched the lengthy event and CBS [...]