We know sometimes things get lost in the Twitter-sphere during fight nights, that's why we here at VERBAL TAP are proud to present a collection of the notes and observations we occasionally make during fight nights. Here, just in case you missed it, for your viewing pleasure is Raf's take on last night's Bellator MMA fights.
Hey kids, gather round, your pal Raf (.@EarlyLateNight) here has a few free minutes and will be watching the .@BellatorMMA fights. Join me.— Verbal Tap Podcast (@VerbalTapCast) June 20, 2013
Let's start with this, the name Sean Wheelock sounds like its 1 letter away from the worlds best unused porn star name #Bellator #MMA #Spike — Verbal Tap Podcast (@VerbalTapCast) June 20, 2013
You'd think that theyd give the coaches from #FightMaster recliners. Im not just talkin regular recliners, I'm talkin real classy recliners. — Verbal Tap Podcast (@VerbalTapCast) June 20, 2013
Im glad the WarMachine narrative is contrasted by "Hey, look, I've got a family & I'm an all around good guy --look my kids here!" #Bellator — Verbal Tap Podcast (@VerbalTapCast) June 20, 2013
People at #SpikeTV, let's discuss how you're blowing your goodwill with that "Standing in the Hall of Fame" song in the #FightMaster promos. — Verbal Tap Podcast (@VerbalTapCast) June 20, 2013
Wait, announcer Mike Williams has the handle @ThisIsTheVoice? How did @NBC's @TheVoice not get the rights? They must be kicking themselves! — Verbal Tap Podcast (@VerbalTapCast) June 20, 2013
You know your name is pretty rough when a guy who legally changed his name to #WarMachine sounds like a better option. #BlasAvena #Bellator — Verbal Tap Podcast (@VerbalTapCast) June 20, 2013
That crucifix does not look pleasant for Avena... and that'll do it. #WarMachine gets the win. #Bellator #MMA — Verbal Tap Podcast (@VerbalTapCast) June 20, 2013
Of course, I already knew the result to that last fight because .@phillipskevin1 is a jerk. #SpoilerAlert #MMA #Bellator — Verbal Tap Podcast (@VerbalTapCast) June 20, 2013
#WarMachine says hes comin for that belt... then takes a moment to pause & wonder... "wait, is there a belt in this organization?" #Bellator — Verbal Tap Podcast (@VerbalTapCast) June 20, 2013
I like that part of Minakov's prepackage video clip is, "Fedor, who?" #Bellator #MMA — Verbal Tap Podcast (@VerbalTapCast) June 20, 2013
I also appreciate that part of Sparks' prepackage is that hes not going to force his kid into #MMA, hes just going to say it on national TV. — Verbal Tap Podcast (@VerbalTapCast) June 20, 2013
Ron Sparks almost gives off a Funkasaurus vibe. #Bellator #BrodusClay #MMA — Verbal Tap Podcast (@VerbalTapCast) June 20, 2013
"Never have I seen a Russian so jovial to get a knock out." Uh, dude, rent Rocky IV. #Bellator #MMA #GreatestMovieEver — Verbal Tap Podcast (@VerbalTapCast) June 20, 2013
Is it bad that I feel I can see the green screen with the background graphic they use on that #Bellator #MMA still shot as the fighters move — Verbal Tap Podcast (@VerbalTapCast) June 20, 2013
#SpikeTV promotional tie in: Have #WarMachine BE one of those guys behind bars they have to tattoo on Ink Master #Bellator #RoyalitiesPlease — Verbal Tap Podcast (@VerbalTapCast) June 20, 2013
So does #SpikeTV just add the name master to any reality show competition? Coming soon: #CookMaster #SpellingBeeMaster #PornStarMaster — Verbal Tap Podcast (@VerbalTapCast) June 20, 2013
I would like an explanation on how these #Bellator #MMA tournament brackets come together. Seem almost kinda random in a way. — Verbal Tap Podcast (@VerbalTapCast) June 20, 2013
Man, those shots from Ryan Martinez looked destructive. I think my own neck jerked back after seeing that force. #Bellator #MMA — Verbal Tap Podcast (@VerbalTapCast) June 20, 2013
I like the cajoling gesture that .@Randy_Couture uses on these #FightMaster promos, they say, "come on, you know you wanna watch." #Bellator — Verbal Tap Podcast (@VerbalTapCast) June 20, 2013
I didn't know that Jacob Noe and Babalu Sobral were also having a competition to see who can have the worse haircut #Bellator #MMA — Verbal Tap Podcast (@VerbalTapCast) June 20, 2013
I feel like these prepackage videos were shot right around Father's Day, because there's a lot of "I love my kids" and I'm crying action. — Verbal Tap Podcast (@VerbalTapCast) June 20, 2013
"No one can escape the ravages of time, especially a warrior." - #Bellator #MMA #WhoWritesThisCrap? — Verbal Tap Podcast (@VerbalTapCast) June 20, 2013
Babalu: Now I teach and give back to the children, by teaching them martial arts... and that adrenaline crack & meth cocaine are good for u. — Verbal Tap Podcast (@VerbalTapCast) June 20, 2013
"As he prepares for one last run at the title, his body fights against the gravitational pull of time." This is a parody of a promo, right? — Verbal Tap Podcast (@VerbalTapCast) June 20, 2013
Do I have to be the one to break it to the makers of #WorldWarZ that more people are watching this #Bellator than want to go see their movie — Verbal Tap Podcast (@VerbalTapCast) June 20, 2013
While he takes his time to recover from the low blow, I can't help but do the maze on the side of Noe's head. #BellatorMMA #BadHaircut — Verbal Tap Podcast (@VerbalTapCast) June 20, 2013
Wait, with seconds left to go in the 2nd Babalu just posts up against the fence like he's magnetized and it's cool? pic.twitter.com/OJ61D6uvcn — Verbal Tap Podcast (@VerbalTapCast) June 20, 2013
@tronuser4230 I thought for a second he was made out of adamantium and Magneto just made his way in the building. #Babalu #BellatorMMA — Verbal Tap Podcast (@VerbalTapCast) June 20, 2013
Haha, yes, with that Kerry Hatley becomes the first ref to stop a fight via #GoHomeYoureDrunk #BellatorMMA #Babalu #Noe — Verbal Tap Podcast (@VerbalTapCast) June 20, 2013
But IS this the TOUGHEST tournament on earth? #ImJusSayin #BellatorMMA — Verbal Tap Podcast (@VerbalTapCast) June 20, 2013
If Jurassic Park was a real thing, Randy Couture would be used to verify the authenticity of the dinosaur bones. #BellatorMMA — Verbal Tap Podcast (@VerbalTapCast) June 20, 2013
King Mo timed those leg cycles just perfectly. Nice knock out. But the real question, can he do that in #TNA against Rampage? #BellatorMMA
— Verbal Tap Podcast (@VerbalTapCast) June 20, 2013
@VerbalTapCast This is now my all time favorite Tweet.
— Sean Wheelock (@SeanWheelock) June 20, 2013
You're welcome, @SeanWheelock.
That'll conclude my recap of last night's Bellator. For my jokes on Fight Master go to this page