UFC Fights for Those Who Fight For Us

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Tonight the UFC and SPIKE TV join forces to bring us free fights in an event that they’re calling Fight for the Troops 2.  Without further adu, here are my predictions:

  • Cole Miller vs. Matt Wiman: Although Miller looks more schoolboy than fighter, the kid is tough.
    Prediction: Miller wins via submission.
  • Pat Barry vs. Joey Beltran: If you’re looking for a knockout, then this is the fight to watch.
    Prediction: Barry wins via TKO or KO.
  • Mark Hominick vs. George Roop: Not much to say other than…
    Prediction: Hominick wins by decision
  • Matt Mitrione vs. Tim Hague: I’m hoping for some fireworks in this one… the question is whether they will have enough gas in their tanks if an early KO doesn’t come.
    Prediction: Mitrione wins by early TKO/KO or ugly decision
  • Melvin Guillard vs. Evan Dunham: I am not a Guillard fan, but I will admit he has looked good in some of his recent outings.  With that said…
    Prediction: Dunham wins via submission.

I’ll post the results tomorrow.

Blood Out Welcomed In

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I’ve never heard a word about “Blood Out” until I say the poster above.  Odds are it’ll be a “drive-in” movie or what folks today would call straight-to-dvd.  Still, there’s nothing wrong with an action-packed B movie and that’s exactly what “Blood Out” looks to be.  So, yeah, I’ll give it a shot when I get the chance. [Via IMPAwards]

Giant Women Spotted in Buddy Pudwell’s County

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You’ve probably heard me speak read about my buddy, Bill Black many times.  Bill always has something creative going.  He writes, draws, edits and publishes comics.  Bill also writes, produces and directs micro-budget movies.

Bill’s latest film is called “The Ghost of Garganta: The Giantess Rises.” Here’s a link to the trailer.  If it looks like something you’d like, then check out Bill’s site.   You can see more free clips and even order a movie or ten.

Thomas Boatwright: Barney Ross

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I commissioned my first sketch from Thomas Boatwright in December of 2010. It was this First Blood piece. Thomas finished it in less than a week and I totally loved it. So I ordered two more pieces. This sketch of Sly as Barney Ross from The Expendables is the second piece. I have another that I will post in the near future of Sly as Jack Carter. I totally dig them all and hope to get more art from Thomas for my collection later this year.

If you’d like to see more of Thomas Boatwright’s art check out his blog and his DA site. Send him some love. If you get commissions, you should consider a piece from Thomas. He keeps you totally in the loop on his progress, finishes his commissions on or ahead of schedule, has very reasonable prices and is a fantastic artist! – Craig

Justified / Walking Dead: Bring ‘Em Home

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If you’re a fan of Justified, then you may be interested in a the great bargain that Amazon is offering on Season One.  The complete first season on blu-ray is only 21.99 [56% off the retail price] and the regular dvd for the complete first season is just 19.99.

While we’re on the subject of excellent tv shows which are coming to dvd, let’s not forget that The Walking Dead: Season 1 dvd drops on March 8th.  Since season 2 won’t start until the fall, there’s a strong possibility that “Dead Heads” are going to want to pick up this one to ease their wait.

Who is Jake Ellis?

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I don’t read many comic books these days, but one I am really looking forward to is, Who is Jake Ellis.  Written by Nathan Edmondson and with art by Tonci Zonjic, this comic series looks to be not only a change of pace, but a lot of fun. Here’s how Josh Wigler at CBR.com describes, Who is Jake Ellis?…

  • “The story centers on Jon Moore, a highly sought-after espionage expert working in the European underground. Unknown to his clients — to anyone, for that matter — is the fact that he’s assisted by Jake Ellis, a seemingly all-knowing entity that nobody can see. Nobody, that is, except for Jon himself. The high-octane comic book series spans five issues and multiple European locations, providing fans with a reading experience that sits comfortably alongside the tensest thrillers the spy genre has to offer.”

And speaking of CBR.com, they are running the first eight pages of issue one with commentary by Nathan Edmondson and Tonci Zonjic.  Who is Jake Ellis? #1 is available at comic shops now.