Solstice Scriptures: The Ultimate Fighter 10: Heavyweights (ep.5)
by: Marcus Madison on: 10/31/2009 11:59 am est Dear Scriptures: An episode removed from the ‘mole’ episode and this week provided us the opportunity to see whether or not Team Rampage can overcome the four nothing deficit. We ask the question again will one man prevail or will Team Rampage be shut out? They asked that question because Rogers lost the previous week and losing on Team Rampage is a recurring theme. The show kicked off with Team Rashad’s training sessions, Evans was quite proud of his teams efforts. Matt Mitrione spoke about how his shoulder was jarred during practice. He said he would get a cortisone shot to push out the inflammation and Evans said its just a stupid idea. It was at this point where Matt earned himself the nickname made popular by Rob Reiner in All in the Family …meathead. He called him because he just didn’t think and he’s to dangerous for his own good. After being approached by Jones, Rashad said to Marcus ‘how do you know your not fighting?’ Marcus took that to understand that he’s fighting next. Rampage came out saying the losing is bad for his sex life which he also says that is non-existent. More information than anyone asked to know there, Quinton. Sometimes it’s okay if you’re not completely open with the viewing audience. Team Rampage was going through the stages of a fight. Questions began to arise over Zak’s overall ability and skill. In fact one of his team mates, Scott Junk questions his ability because of his inability to do more than just wrestle. If you can’t defend against someone its hard to win. Back at the house, Sims was merciless in his torment of Jensen. He suggested to Zak that he left behind a special gift in the shower. James came in and said to take it and move on that all the guys get ribbed about something. Schwab went as far as to say that Jensen’s a little socially awkward. At the gym, Team Rashad wrapped Matt’s shoulder real tight and the belief around him is his need for attention rather than his honesty. Maybe they were wrapping it so tight because they didn’t want the Meathead to get freezer burn. Eh, it was worth a shot. Rashad felt that there is some tendencies in Matt that make him out to be the weak link. He’s bothered by Matt’s claim to not be able to practice but at the same time be able to fight at the first opportunity. The rest of the coaches were debating about how to handle Matt’s inconsistencies. We are shown the Team Rampage training session. Rampage spoke in private about what took place back at the house regarding poor Zak. We see Jensen pass out and not tape out during practice causing him to be lose consciousness. After a commercial break and back at the house McSweeney saw Mitrione shooting hoops in the pool and its annoying the rest of his team. They are calling his bluff on his shoulder being even remotely hurt and its pretty amusing to the rest of the guys. During Team Rashad’s training session we see Matt scurry on the ground and make his way. As soon as Rashad saw this he said to one of the coaches that he couldn’t believe that that shoulder is hurt. When Evans called drills Matt asked if he could ice the shoulder but was instructed to do it after practice. Evans was annoyed by the whole thing and Matt tried to justify why he wanted to do it but even than Rashad didn’t understand the need. On the drive back to the house, Jensen was getting razzed by the rest of the team. At the fight of announcement, Rashad chose Justin Wren to face off against Wes Sims. Evans explained why he made the decision he did. After the announcement Jones looked like he was going to snap because he was overlooked. Evans approached him and Jones was convinced that he gave him his word. The problem was Evans never gave his word and Jones heard part of what Rashad was saying but didn’t pay attention to what he meant. Justin spoke about fighting Sims and his experience. He pointed out Sims skills but said that he hasn’t evolved since his big fights against Frank Mir. He explained his game plan and its frightening to see how right to the point Wren will be. At the house Sims and Kimbo spoke about what he’s motivated by doing. However Kimbo also wanted to know if and when he’ll get a second chance. This is an underlying storyline that has surfaced for Kimbo. During the Team Rampage training sessions Sims game plan was to stand up against Wren. He’s certainly a personality especially because of his nature and general mannerisms. Its time for the official weigh in and both men do just that. What was pointed out by Jackson was the almost giddy reaction by the rest of the guys during the weigh in. In Jackson’s eyes he felt that the rest of the guys were enamored by both Wren and Sims in their speedos. Although Sims did encourage his reaction from the guys the same could not be said for Wren. After the weigh in we see back at the house and Justin spoke about how important this match up was for him. Wes thanked Dana and said that there is more fight in him still to come. The day of the fight arrived and both guys are confident but Rashad was busy psyching up Justin where Wes was anything but humble. Both men are in the ring and the tale of the tape shows a reach and experience advantage for Sims but Wren was younger. Once may wonder if the experience is a telling factor in this match up.The they lock up in the middle of the cage. Sims hits a couple of knees to get Wren off of him. Wren took down Sims and he caught Wes down on the mat. He then clinches in a choke and locked it in tight as Sims was completely out cold. That match was quick and Wren used leverage and got Wes in an arm triangle. White spoke at how impressed with Wren he was. After the fight Sims spoke about how he underestimated him and got caught. Jackson was completely stunned by his teams performance. Evans went in the ring and checked in on how Sims was doing. Wren was happy with his performance but at the same time was quick to point out how much he still has to do. White spoke about how he questions whether or not the coaches and fighters have connected with one another. Rashad and Rampage crossed paths in the hallway and spoke about the fight. What began as typical jabbering back and forth from both men turned sour real quick. Jackson didn’t call himself a coach and Rashad called Jackson selfish. He doesn’t explain why he didn’t come into the cage after the fight for his guys have lost. At the end of it Rampage walked away and looked bad in the process. Its one thing not to be a coach it’s another to not even be a leader. It is easy to see how that has now come into question with Jackson’s style of leadership. For the Oratory, Marcus Madison-- |
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