Do you think that a Mercedes in Russia is about the same as a Honda in America? I mean, how do you define luxury in a country where people drive around in gold-plated Porsches? MMA's favorite polarizing fighter, Fedor Emelianenko, shows his mug in a new Mercedes Benz commercial that is making it's way on air in Russia. I hate to say it but the man looks pretty good in a tux. God, I'm easy.

I never understood the 'Dancing With The Stars' craze. I recognize that tons of people watch and enjoy the show, but I just don't get it. Brazil has their own version of the show called Danca Dos Famosos and one of the contestants is none other than Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. Ignore the fact that you won't be able to understand what they're saying and watch the video below. Big Nog makes Chuck Liddell look like Anderson Silva on the dance floor. Shockingly awkward. Thank you, Stephanie!

Beth - Well this was really a no brainer. We really just picked Brian Stann as a representative of all of our MMA dudes who've risked their lives so that I can sit on the couch and watch a 'Restaurant Impossible' marathon on TV all day. Because when I close my eyes and think of Mr. Soldier Man running down the street to come rescue me from danger, that Mr. Soldier Man looks shockingly similar to Brian Stann. Thanks guys and gals for putting on the uniform (hotness) and trudging around with weapons (double hotness) to keep my couch potato ass safe. I hope that you have a wonderful day.

Pantydropper Rating: 5 - Like Big John says, "Let's get it on!"

Donna - Oh, Brian, you represent everything that is right with the American soldier. Super hot, able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, looks stunning in a uniform. What's not to love? What better way to begin the summer than by honoring those who willing take on a job so crazy they make actions movies about it? So thanks, Brian, and all of the men and women like you, for allowing me to take a day off of work and enjoy a couple of hot dogs.

Pantydropper Rating: 5 - Like BIg John says, "Let's get it on!"

Nah-Shon Burrell vs. Chris Spang

Chris Spang wins via KO at 1:35 in Round 1. Nah-Shon Burrell receives no help from his bright pink shorts. Damn shame.

Rafael Cavalcante vs. Mike Kyle

Rafael Cavalcante wins via Submission at :33 in Round 1. Mike Kyle gets taken out by a super stealthy guillotine.

Gilbert Melendez vs. Josh Thomson

Gilbert Melendez wins via Split Decision. The crowd boos him. Josh Thomson is classy even though he thinks he won.

Josh Barnett vs. Daniel Cormier

Daniel Cormier wins the unanimous decision. Josh Barnett says that he broke his hand in the first round.

This Budweiser commercial with Anderson Silva is kind of totally awesome. I noticed references to Kill Bill, Rocky 4, The Karate Kid, Enter the Dragon, and Bloodsport. Am I missing anything else?

There's so much Chael Sonnen delightfulness going on lately that I don't know what to do with myself. Chael was on TMZ Live and while that show usually makes me cringe, he did such a good job. I just adore that crazy bastard.

Check out Chael Sonnen and Ariel Helwani do battle on "Fighter vs. Writer" on UFC Tonight. They go head-to-head on forcing fighters to take fights, the most underrated fighter in the UFC, and if the media got the Alistair Overeem story wrong.

Stephan Bonnar mentioned this week that he wants everyone to harass Dana White to make him and Forrest Griffin coaches on next season's The Ultimate Fighter so that they can slug it out in a final fight at the end of the season. Which leads me to wonder, Griffin has already beaten Bonnar two times. Do we really want to see them fight again?

It's official! Actually, it's not official at all. Well, it's an official Tweet from Josh Koscheck. Does that even count for anything? Koscheck Tweeted early this morning that he's agreed to a fight with B.J. Penn. Yay! Am I the only one who's super jazzed about this fight? How have we never seen these two fight before? If nothing else I'm just excited at the prospect of BJ fight again. I've missed that adorable little Hawaiian! Should we talk about Koscheck's use of 'bra' or do we let it slide? I haven't decided yet.

UPDATE:

It was fun while it lasted. B.J. Penn said no.

Nick Diaz just can't get a break lately. First, he has to deal with the whole pot thing. Brother man can't enjoy a toke now and then without everyone crawling up his butt about it. Now his name is being dragged through the mud for failing to show up for a charity match against Braulio Estima at the World Jiu-Jitsu Expo this past weekend. As usually happens with these types of things, the 'he said, she said' has now begun.

First we have Braulio Estima. Below we have a video of him talking about his feelings on the matter. While watching this I couldn't help but notice that he had managed to surround himself with a huge number of dudes with cameras. I recognize that I'm certainly not an expert in the BJJ world, so I'd never really heard of this dude before this weekend. You all may have, I didn't. But he's certainly enjoying a large amount of attention in this video. As an attention whore you should trust me on this. We can always smell our own. Would he have received this much media attention if the fight had gone on as planned or if he hadn't been set to fight Diaz? Does anyone here know?

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Beth - New York, you ignorant slut. Once again you've managed to give a big Eff You to those of us who dare have the dream of not having to travel across the river to New Jersey to watch MMA. And it's totally understandable. The fact that you let a culinary union have any say whatsoever in whether I get to watch MMA in the state that I live in makes a ton of sense. While I realize that you're rolling around in SO much extra money that the thought of millions in revenue yearly couldn't tempt such a hardened soul as you, may I tempt you with a vision? Chris Christie sitting on a golden throne laughing at your stupidity while counting the money that has come his way because you're a dumb ass.

Pantydropper Rating - 1- Not Even With Yours

Donna - You make it so hard to love you, New York. You're the ballsiest of all 50 states, and yet you let Sheldon Silver drag you around like a rag doll. Yes MMA world, our future in NY is being dictated by someone named Sheldon, who's accepting pressure from a union in Las Vegas. That's correct, our NY legislation is being swayed by a union that doesn't even operate in our state. Listen, when I signed on to sue the state of NY, I figured the legislature would eventually get their crap together and realize that what's best for this state can't be dictated by culinary workers in Las Vegas. But I was wrong. So I'm going to throw all of my energy behind this lawsuit so that UFC fans, especially those in NY can get what they've been waiting a long, long time for: MMA in Madison Square Garden.

Pantydropper Rating - 1- Not Even With Yours

Just when I think Chael Sonnen can't blow my mind any more than he already has, I get a peek of this video floating around the interwebz. Add making a pizza to the list of skills attributed to our favorite renaissance man. Chael Sonne was on everyone's favorite morning show "Good Day Oregon" to hock his pizza joint, Mean Streets Pizza. Cause really, what does the man who has everything buy? A pizza place. Brilliant. The video quality is crappy, but it's worth it just to get a view of the awesome. Enjoy.

UFC.com put together this quick video of some Tom Lawlor walk out and weigh-in highlights. My only complaint is that it could have been about 20 minutes longer but I'll take what I can get.

Huge props go to CagePotato for bringing these beauties to my attention. Our beloved Chael Sonnen chose to enlighten the masses with some videos that coincide with his book "The Voice of Reason." I have not read this gem yet. Has anyone? If so please let me know how it is. I wonder if reading Chael is as entertaining as listening to him talk? I think I'm gonna have to download that beauty on my Kindle. Isn't technology grand? Chael put together some videos talking about all kinds of conspiracies. I seriously could just listen to him talk for hours. He'd be a great person to get loaded with. I'd just sit and listen and get my learn on. Anyhow, I had some trouble deciding which video to share with you. I decided to go with his rant on John McCain. It's both entertaining and informative. What more could a Gal ask for? Check out the others here on CagePotato.

Beth: Wow, Nate. You looked like a total beast on Saturday. And I mean that in the most wonderful way possible. I realize that with you being my shame dog my feelings on the matter might be slightly skewed to the positive but I don't really think so. I'll admit, I thought for a millisecond on Friday that Jim Miller might be taking the fight. But then I saw you on Saturday and knew that I was a disloyal slob and that you would most certainly be the victor. Can you say title shot? Woot! Nicely done, Mr. Diaz. And I have to talk about your tan. What's up with that? You looked savage! Keep this up, Nate, and you'll no longer be my shame dog. You'll be my number 1 boyfriend, no shame involved.

Pantydropper Rating - 5 - Like Big John says, "Let's get it on!"

Donna: I don't know how you did it, Nate, but I think I'm finally ready to drink the Diaz Kool-aid. Dang that was an impressive performance against Jim Miller, a guy I was sure was poised for one of the next title shots. You just absolutely killed it. That choke you got in against Miller, where his mouth guard fell out and his tongue was hanging out of his mouth? Nasty! I just really wish that you were more likeable. I know, its not about being likeable, but it makes it hard for me to root for you when you always looks so damn pissed off. But I'm going to try Nate, cause it seems pretty inevitable that you're going to get a title shot, and I'd actually kinda like to see you take out Benson Henderson.

Pantydropper Rating - 3 - Eh. Why not?

Is anyone else looking forward to another night of free fights? After the orgy of events that started this year it's seemed a little dead lately. We've got several Gals Guide favorites fighting on Saturday (I'm looking at you, Josh Koscheck) which only guarantees that our picks are highly biased and unscientific. Well, you can probably count on Midge and Nolan not to be ruled by their hormones. Thank goodness for boys.


Nate Diaz vs Jim Miller

Keren: I gotta go with Miller on this. They're both great grapplers and they're both tough as nails, but I think Miller can take whatever Diaz can dish, but I don't know if Diaz is ready for someone like Miller. Miller by Decision.

Beth: Reality? I kind of feel that Jim Miller might have this one. Emotionally? I can never pick against my shame dog. Just can't do it. Diaz by KO.

Knitty: Definitely shamedog-less in this fight, so I don't have to worry about emotions clouding my pick. My semi-clear mind says to go with Miller by decision.

Donna: I think this is going to be an amazing fight. I'm torn because Nate Diaz seems like the easy choice at first, but then I realize I'm only thinking that because Diaz is flashy and Miller is quiet and unassuming. If Miller keeps his head about him and doesn't let Diaz bait him into doing something stupid, then I think he can win this. Miller by decision.

Nolan: All these main card fights are pick ‘em fights. Two big things to look at here will be Diaz's use of reach and boxing and Miller's wrestling and top game. I'm inclined to never pick against a Diaz, however. Nate is more adept with takedown defense than his brother. However, this will be a great fight. Put a gun to my head and I'll say Diaz by late stoppage or decision.

Midge: Nick Diaz!!!! ...That's not an option? Hm... in lieu of argueing that this is a valid option, I'll just go with the natural progression of picks. Nate Diaz by middle finger barrage

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Do you want to know what your Friday needs? A little dose of Chael Sonnen to get you through the day. I've heard that's what he tells all his dates. If you were just dying to know what Chael thinks of Quinton Jackson then just press play on the little beauty below. And so as not to disappoint us, he gives us some Anderson Silva talk too. He's such a giver.

I don't know what Tim Kennedy has been smoking lately but I want some please! First he scared the crap out of dazzled us with his performance as Katy Perry. Now, he brings us his interpretation of Black Swan. Once you get past the leotard and tutu, you'll find that he's actually quite graceful. And I think we can all thank him for leaving out the love scene.

Beth: Oh, Ronda Rousey. What a week you've had. In a week that was pretty awesome for all of Women's MMA, with Invicta FC 1 and what not, you took the main prize. You made it onto TUF! Yay! Not only did your pretty princess face make an appearance but you were tossing dudes like they were salads! And how delightful that they were all in such awe by your awesomeness that you had a 12" zone of personal space around you at all time? Well, that probably actually wasn't delightful at all for you but it was super fun to watch. Sigh. I just love you so much. It appears that UFC has found it's poster girl for Women's MMA and you are it, sister. Gina who?

Pantydropper Rating - 5 - Like Big John says, "Let's Get It On!" (But not in a scissor sisters kind of way)

Donna: Dammit, Ronda, I desperately want to be your friend you are so cool! First, you brighten my friday by showing up on TUF, being the first female coach that's been brought in to teach those boys a thing or two. (Major props also go to Urijah Faber for realizing sometimes you have to bring in a woman to get the job done.) Watching you throw some of them around like rag dolls was really a sight to behold. Then remember how they were all scared of you and wouldn't sit next to you on the couch? That was awesome. Just when it looks like you'd be able to settle in for a nice, quiet weekend, Marloes Coenen calls you out on Invictus! Did she not see how you handled Miesha Tate? I guess you're just going to have to show her who's boss.

P.S. Call me!

Pantydropper Rating - 5 - Like Big John says, "Let's Get It On!"