Many Tuff-N-Uff events have been titled “The Future Stars of MMA,” but Friday’s fights at The Orleans promise to live up to that hype more than any other. The event, which starts at 7 p.m., features Ryan Couture’s (5-1) last amateur bout, when he takes on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu prodigy Sean Bollinger (1-0) for the vacant 155-pound Tuff-N-Uff championship. “My goal was to make it as a pro, so I’ve been trying to gauge where I am with each passing fight,” said Couture, who has won his last four fights by submission. “After the last couple, I’ve felt like I was at that level.” Despite Couture’s pedigree as the son of UFC Hall of Fame fighter Randy Couture, the 27-year-old didn’t initially think he would become a professional fighter. “If you had asked me two-and-a-half to three years ago if I’d ever fight for a living, I would have laughed and said no way,” he said. –Las Vegas Sun
Randy’s son has some major shoes to fill..usually sons of legends don’t fare as well as their famous fathers..but only time will tell. -TO
If father – or in this case stepfather – really does know best, maybe Kim Kardashian and her boyfriend Reggie Bush should listen to Bruce Jenner as they work through their relationship troubles. “It’s two very successful people, and it’s not easy,” Jenner, 60. told the radio show Kidd Kraddick in the Morning about his stepdaughter and her NFL star beau. “I hope for the best … I love Reggie. Reggie’s a great guy. I love Kim. She’s just a super sweet, great human being.” Kardashian, 29, and New Orleans Saints runningback Bush, 25, recently decided to step back from their relationship, in part because Bush has been struggling with Kardashian’s demanding schedule. –People
You’ve heard the expression step dad knows best..I haven’t either. -TO
There are times when a fan can’t help but be concerned about Gus Johnson’s health. Yes, CBS probably has some sort of backup plan in place should its most excitable announcer’s head explode during a particularly dramatic overtime game. Still, it was hard not to worry about Johnson during Thursday night’s NCAA tournament action. Did Johnson have something to do with this? Sure. But while you can capture the audio experience of watching those games by going to this Gus Johnson soundboard and clicking the sound marked “OHHHHHHH!!!” -Wall Street Journal
If you’ve never seen a pic of Gus Johnson before, you would assume he’s a white guy..but not the case..He happens to be the best announcer in the biz..and for some real fun check out the link above to his soundboard.. -TO
The No. 1 motocross racer in the world, James “Bubba” Stewart is getting his own reality show. The show “Bubba’s World” will be premiere this Sunday on Fuel TV..Stewart is one of the only African American riders in Motorcross. “It’s about my life, a little bit of reality and just having a good time,” Bubba told Fox411. “It’s pretty cool because I’m the first [black athlete] to do anything in motocross. So I get a lot of love,” he said. “It’s cool to … see a lot more black kids, a lot more minorities to come in [to the sport] and want to be like James Stewart.” To see a preview of Bubba’s world take the jump. -TO
Controversial Quarterback Tim Tebow was the keynote speaker at a Boy Scouts function on Thursday afternoon. The luncheon was celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America..Before he addressed the crowd, he had a few things to say to reporters who were in attendance. “There are so many other things I want to do that are more important than football,” he said. “Trying to make a difference. That’s what my life is all about. I always want to be known as someone who was better off the field than on the field. People are going to forget the touchdowns, and the trophies are going to rust. But what you do for people and the impact you have on people is going to last forever.” Said Tebow. Sounds like Timmy wants to be the next Mother Teresa and not a great NFL quarterback..To see Timmy the boy scout, take the jump. -TO
A student at Eastern Illinois trying his hardest to get Romo on the phone in an early morning broadcast..Pretty funny, and it has that vintage quality that makes it look so fake..Thanks for the tip Gracey..To see the vid take the jump.-TO
Have you ever wondered if a Samurai would be able to slice a baseball in half with his sword? The thought never crossed my mind, but thank god it has finally happened..To see the samurai stand in the batter’s box and slice up a fastball take the jump. -TO
The one and done rule is turning freshman phenoms into sophomore bolters..The rule, which went into effect in 2006, requires a player to be at least 19 years old and one year out of high school before entering the draft. No freshman in their right mind would stick around when serious cash is at their doorstep..Even studs like Kentucky’s John Wall, who is literally worshiped at the College level, wouldn’t turn down the opportunity at a Multi-millionaire dollar deal..No chance the “John Wall Dance Phenomenon” will catch on like it has in Lexington, but if UK wins this year, he will be remebered forever..You only get one year to become a legend these days.. “What I do is recruit the best players I can and if they’re prepared after a year to go, I influence them to go,” Calipari told the St. Petersburg (Fla.) Times. “Then you just keep reloading.” Calipari will have to find his next Wall..and go from there. -TO
in case he forgets his name? or so the girls know he's really bryce harper?
