39 year old Mosley is coming off two losses in a famed career, in which he has effectively used his jab many times over, but not in these last two losses, and this will be the turning point in the fight. In other words, will Mosley remain stuck in a rut in which he’ll most likely finish his career? Or will he put to use the reach advantage he hold’s over Pacquiao? Bottom line in, Mosley is coming off consecutive losses, but Mayweather Jr. and Sergio Mora are both defensive fighters Mosley had trouble hitting. Pacquiao is known for coming forward and being aggressive, and this could play right into Mosley’s game plan, if he goes old school Sugar Shane.

I think Pacquiao will come forward, even if it does end up playing into Mosley’s strengths. Pacquiao is at the top of his game, and won’t forget how he got there, Mosley on the other hand needs to forget about the critics and remember how he made his name, a crisp jab and a killer left hook. My prediction is Pacquiao by 7^th round KO.

UFC 129 in Toronto Saturday night left the largest event in North American history with a definite sense of accomplishment after a great night of fights. With a total gate of 12.075m and an ecstatic 55,000 fans, UFC 129 had more than their work cut out for them when dishing out the Submission, knockout, and fight of the night cash bonuses. From a devastating standing elbow KO by  Ivan Menjivar, to a skillfully set up and finished triangle from the guard by returning Canadian Jason MacDonald, all the great wins of the night didn’t get bonuses.

There were two titles up for grabs Saturday night in Toronto. The main event between Welterweight champ Georges St-Pierre against San Francisco’s Jake Shields was a great fight, but as expected by most, St-Pierre did pull out a unanimous decision despite losing the 5th round to Shields and, looking more beat up than most would have thought.

Fight of Night went to the second title fight against Featherweight champ Jose Aldo against Canadian Mark Hominick in which an epic war developed before the fans eyes. Aldo after complications with the weight cut seemed to absolutely gas come the last two rounds, in which during the 5th round a badly beaten Mark Hominick gave his all trying to put away a grounded exhausted Jose Aldo. But in the end, Jose Aldo’s dominant wrestling and jiu-jitsu proved too much for Hominick to overcome on the score cards.

Submission of the night went to Pablo Garza who after receiving several powerful leg kicks from opponent Yves Jabouin, and dishing out his own knees to the body, capitalized on Jabouin dropping his arms to block knees to the body, at which time Garza committed to an awesome flying triangle, throwing his leg up and over the lowered arm of Jabouin, Garza wrapped his legs around Jabouin’s neck and arm, dragging him to the ground where after a brief struggle Jabouin succumbed to the choke.

Finally in highlight reel fashion Lyoto Machida finished off UFC hall of famer Randy Couture’s legacy with a switch front kick to the face, knocking down, and out the UFC legend. The second front kick KO in UFC history, Machida’s training partner and Middleweight champ Anderson Silva scored the first. If it really was the last time we see Couture fight in the octagon, we will definitely see him behind the scenes and in the corners of the UFC for many years to come. Randy, We are forever fans. Thank you for being a great man and also for all the support you have shown for SINNER Mag.

Main Card:
Georges St-Pierre def. Jake Shields via unanimous decision
Jose Aldo def. Mark Hominick via unanimous decision
Lyoto Machida def. Randy Couture via second-round TKO
Vladimir Matyushenko def. Jason Brilz via first-round TKO
Ben Henderson def. Mark Bocek via unanimous decision
Undercard:
Rory MacDonald def. Nate Diaz via unanimous decision
Jake Ellenberger def. Sean Pierson via first-round TKO
Claude Patrick def. Daniel Roberts via unanimous decision
Ivan Menjivar def. Charlie Valencia via first-round TKO
Jason MacDonald def. Ryan Jensen via submission (triangle)
John Makdessi def. Kyle Watson via third-round KO
Pablo Garza def. Yves Jabouin via submission (triangle)

With two title fights on the card, the headlining fight is between Welterweight Champ Georges St. Pierre and challenger Jake Shields, who is coming off a significant winning streak outside of the UFC. Thing is, his only fight in the UFC he won via split decision against Mark Kampman and was not a very impressive win. Unfortunately for Shields this seems to be a reoccurring theme.  He recently defeated former UFC veteran and champ Dan Henderson as well as Jason “Mayhem” Miller, both by decisions where Shields’ opponent came close to stopping Jake.  A tribute to his heart no doubt, but Miller would have put him to sleep in their Strikeforce bout earlier this year in which the end of the round saved the UFC’s latest Welterweight challenger.

St. Pierre on the other hand, doesn’t just beat his opponents, he dismantles them. The UFC bringing in new talent just to challenge their key champions is necessary for the UFC to continue challenging their champions and thus keep PPV views and attendances high. Only in this case, I’m not sure Shields’ past wins over notable opponent’s show him bringing anything into the octagon St. Pierre hasn’t dealt with before and taken apart. Shields’ submission game could be the tipping point if he can get it to the ground, an unlikely event in most people’s eyes.

The co-main event between Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo and challenger Mark Hominick promises to be an exciting battle between two sick stand up artists.  Jose Aldo’s leg kicks could overtake any early defense Hominick attempts to put forth.

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Among a fight card I could talk about all day, one last fight I’ll mention features Vegas’ own Randy Couture. Now 47 years old, Couture will be fighting stand up kickboxing/karate technician Lyoto Machida in what will be a very interesting style match up. Machida’s counter striking and excellent foot work could prove difficult for Couture to counteract with what will likely be a clinch and take down strategy. As Couture has proven before though, he is deceptively strong in the clinch against the cage, and I can easily see this proving almost impossible for Machida to contend with. But as is shown time and again in mixed martial arts, impossible or unbeatable is a dangerous word to throw around, which should make UFC 129 well worth the wait.

For more information on Saturday’s Fights, click here.

I wasn’t sure what the exact location was so I parked my car at El Cortez and headed west passing The Beat Coffee Shop and the surprisingly empty Van Guard Lounge. Then I realized why it was so quiet in there, next door was the digital oasis that is Insert Coins. I showed the security my ID, and headed in to the sensory overload that has been on my mind for months.

To my left was a cluster of some of my favorite arcade games starting with Donkey Kong, Space Invaders, Centipede and Galaga. To my right were these giant, comfy booths with flat screen TV’s. The people that occupied the seats were as colorful as the decor, laughing, drinking, dying, and restarting. Smiles all around.

The bar perfectly centered in the middle of this concrete jungle was illuminated. I got a drink and I began my exploration of this conceptual playground. “This place is pretty f*cking cool” I thought to myself. I can’t help but use expletives when I am passionate about something. All I can tell you is that this bar was done right! Unlike the franchise feel of a Dave & Busters, Insert Coins has managed to create a my-parents-are-gone-for-the-weekend vibe that is comfortable and casual, while catering to the downtown SINNER crowd. From the music, to the game selection, to the just amount of noise so you can hang out with your buddies and have a few laughs, I was very pleased with the Insert Coins experience.

I read an article a few months ago about the creator of Pac Man. The article said that Pac Man was created to bring girls into the gamer scene and to create fun for women at the usual grungy, testerone-filled arcade establishments. Well as I looked around at the demographic inside Insert Coins, I realized that the Pac Man strategy still rings true today. There were plenty of girls playing their favorite throwbacks, not just your usual comic-con regulars. It’s geek chic, and I loved it.

The only downfall was that because some of these games are so old, a lot of them were eating quarters or out or order. But the owner Chris was making his rounds and giving people quarters back for any people who had lost their money in the machines and recommended to “play something else” which actually worked out for me because I stumbled upon Tapper, a game where you serve beer to your unruly customers. It was really fun and I imagine thats the real game that the bartenders will be playing tonight at the Grand Opening.

Cheers to Sloth!

www.insertcoinslv.com

Lon Kruger arrived to coach the Rebels in 2004 and revamped the program with his great experience and motivational abilities. He formally coached at Kansas State, Florida, Illinois and the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks. UNLV may not be considered a recruiting paradise but Kruger and his staff have managed to put together some good teams–most notably the 2007 team that reached the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16. The season is young, but UNLV is already nationally ranked in the top 25…college basketball’s elite.

The interesting thing this year is that this team’s heart and soul is fueled by transfer students. And they can do some damage this year! Chace Stanback (Tranfer from UCLA) and Tre’Von Willis (Memphis) lead the way, followed by Quintrell Thomas (Kansas) and Derrick Jasper (Kentucky). UCLA, Memphis, Kansas and Kentucky are all powerhouse basketball programs. It should mean a lot to us locals that these players transferred from their programs to come play at UNLV and thrive. They truly are rebels.

This team is exciting, and the Thomas and Mack center is brutally loud and entertaining during home games. So don’t be afraid to catch the Rebel Fever. Get down there and support your local team! Go Rebs! The UNLV Runnin’ Rebels basketball schedule can be found here.

In one corner we have Jenn O. Cide and Punk Rock Bingo and in the other corner hailing from London, England, James Flames and Underground Rebel Bingo.

They each bring a style of low brow humor. One is brash, says whatever pops into their mind and won’t hesitate to put you in a diaper.  The other roughly the same but with an accent.

One is a monthly affair, where good friends share a couple shots of Ass Juice WITHOUT the puke insurance. The other a weekly event under the guise of a “Safety” meeting held in a nightclub with $10 drinks.

One charges $35 to attend while the other is FREE for all.

One is geared towards the hipsters while the other is aimed at anyone willing to step inside the Double Down.

One features two hot chicks in Sumo Suits while the other features SwingShift SideShow and Andrew S. & Kelvikta the Blade from America’s Got Talent.

The grand prize at one is a $300+ iPod speaker system. The other features hand-picked prizes by Jenn O. Cide from Savers. I’ve never seen anyone so happy to receive a 25 cent book or record album.

One is held in the Shimmer Ballroom and backed by the Las Vegas Hilton. And the other is held inside the Happiest Place on Earth, The World Famous Double Down Saloon, and is backed by a big black wall that says, “Shut up and Drink!”

I’m going to leave it at that. I have my own personal preference but I don’t want that to cloud your judgment. You decide who’s better. I’ll see you tonight at Punk Rock Bingo and we’ll compare notes!

I’LL GIVE YOU A DOLLAR IF YOU KEEP IT ON. There is no denying that strippers play an important role in Sin City. They are as vital as garbage men–it may be a dirty job but somebody has to do it, right? They provide a service. Whether you are a horny nerd in town for CES or just a local drunk in the mood for some boobies, They are there for you, and God bless ‘em. However some strippers should really consider retiring their g-strings. Here are some lap dance dealbreakers.

SECURITY  LAPDANCE
If the bouncer is staring you down and standing right next to you while you’re getting a dance, chances are he’s banging the stripper gyrating on your lap.  Don’t touch unless you want to leave with a black eye!

GOLDEN GIRL LAPDANCE
From across the room the stripper in the school girl outfit and pigtails looks pretty hot, but once she gets up close she’s got more wrinkles than your grandma!  If a fast song comes on, she just may graduate to her grave. It’s probably best to shop  for a springer chicken.

MISERY LAPDANCE
Bitter strippers are by far the worst kind; their sole purpose is to make your dick shrivel at the sight of all women.  It’s best to sit quietly and not touch. If you choose to get a dance from the bitter stripper–Be prepared for anything. She might  use her taser gun if you get too close.  If you don’t buy a dance from her, She will take her hate out on you like you’re her deadbeat husband.

HEMORRHAGE LAPDANCE
If a stripper has boobs bigger than your head, make sure you have health insurance before you decide to motorboat! Melons of  that size can give you a concussion!
PROFESSIONAL LAPDANCE
If a stripper asks you if you want a “private dance” in your hotel room, it’s not her first rodeo.  She’s a hooker in stripper disguise and more than likely loaded with STD’s.  Always remember to wrap it before you tap it!

1/2 OFF LAPDANCE
If a midget walks up to you at a strip club and asks if you’d like to buy a dance – say yes.  Really, how often does that happen?

THIRD TRIMESTER LAPDANCE
If a stripper walks up to you and her belly sticks out farther than her silicone DD’s don’t get a dance unless you’re ready to prove you’re not the baby-daddy. A pregnant stripper is gross.

ANOREXIC LAPDANCE
If her hip bones are sticking out through her dress she needs to eat!  There needs to be a little cushion for the pushin!

211 LAPDANCE
Some guys are brave enough to buy a dance from the “ghetto stripper”. She’s got fake fingernails as long as her man-made hair.  You immediately recognize her from the Jerry Springer Show.  After the dance she will hang out and do a few shots with you. She finally leaves your table. Just as you are thinking to yourself “Wow! She was nice.” Surprise! …She stole your wallet.

FISHY  LAPDANCE
If a stripper approaches you with more than an inch of dark roots on her blonde head, and her electricity bill in hand, chances are: She’s broke! She probably hasn’t paid the water bill either. She might still smell like yesterday’s panties. So if you decide to chance a dance, be good at holding your breath or at least love seafood.

MAMMAL LAPDANCE
You might be into the hippie stripper that  and be lured in by the smell of patchouli as she passes your table. Remember that the 1970’s weren’t just about free love.  They were also about hair–including armpit and  bush. Enough said.

TRIFECTA LAPDANCE
So you think you’ve found the right stripper, The song begins and she  slowly reveals her breasts–One, Two…Three?! WTF? There’s a third nipple targeted at your face and you can’t escape it! The classic two nipples close in on your forehead and the third one tickles your nose. Pay the stripper as soon as the song is over and leave the club before you find a stripper with a third leg.

SILICONE LAPDANCE
From across the room the surgically enhanced stripper looks perfect!  As she gets closer you realize her lips actually take up her whole face and you can barely stop staring long enough to see her enhanced bosom (which is rarely a problem).  How bad can it be?  Until you smack her ass and realize that was man-made as well, watch out for the “you break it, you buy it” policy.

THIRD WHEEL LAPDANCE
Sometimes you may think you are clear of a crappy lappy when the stripper that lands on your lap seems to be perfectly hot. But don’t be surprised if she leans over and whispers this suspicious proposal. If she claims that her equally hot friend wants you to join them for a once in a lifetime make out session–Her friend is ugly or they would’ve shown up together.

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“We are confident that unaltered copies of the video were made, before the video hard disk was damaged.” Bill Scott said in an e-mail to the group created on facebook called ‘In Memory of Erik B. Scott.’

Here is what the family is looking for:
The imagery must show Erik’s activities inside the Summerlin Costco store, as well as the shooting by three LV Metro police officers in the Costco foyer area. Video data must encompass the period between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on July 10, 2010.

Hopefully the $25K payday will motivate the brave soul to come forward and give the family some answers. Please contact the family at: www.erikbscott.comor 702-383-5088.

Devil in a blue dress

Unless you have been living under a rock for the last few months you already know that Sharron Angle is running for Senate vs. Harry Reid. Although I am not truly a fan of either candidate, I definitely believe that Reid is the lesser of two evils. If you happen to catch the only debate that aired last week, you probably realized that this is one crazy bitch! Unless you want this C-U-Next-Tea party to turn our state into a conservative hell, you better get your ass out there and vote against her!

I realize that there are other Sin City locals who don’t care for either candidate, but please don’t let that distaste make you not want to vote at all. If you choose not to vote, remember that the die-hards WILL! Do your part and vote. People have given their lives for that freedom. Let your voice be heard!

Register to vote here.

For all the people that are rallying for Harry Reid, You can join President Barack Obama tomorrow in Las Vegas, at Orr Middle School Park. Admission is free, and doors open at 3:30.

TJ suffered major head trauma causing swelling in the brain and is currently in a  medically induced coma at UMC. TJ is 33 years old and is known as a musician, BMX star and MTV host. SINNER Magazine hopes for a speedy recovery of the beloved local superstar and our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and colleagues.

Hang in there in TJ!

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Hey SINNERs! Know what today is?  Yup that’s right, it’s Friday. But not just any Friday– Here’s a hint… kill,kill,kil,killl…mom,mom,mom,mom.

Yes! Friday the 13^th! So you know what that means campers! $13 tattoos at Massive Tattoo on Cameron & Hacienda. Ok– It’s actually $20 tip and tax included. You heard correctly. For the price of a handjob on Fremont Street you can have yourself a brand spanking new tattoo.

Every Friday The 13th, Massive Tattoo hosts this tat-a-thon but here’s the fun fact. It’s the only Friday the 13th in 2010, which means that if you miss this one you have to wait ‘til May 2011. You know you are always looking for an excuse to go under the gun anyway, justify the urge for $13 dolla. Here is some of the art you can choose from:
Last November Laine Mischief and I took advantage, in case you missed my story on it you can take a gander here.

Now that you’re in the know, come on down to Massive Tattoo tonight. I’ll be there around 7:30 with all the SINNERs I could talk into coming down. Come check it out. Pick out your tat and let’s get inked son.

Massive Tattoo is located at:
5320 Cameron St, Las Vegas, NV 89118. (702) 247-6132

Billboard Campaign for Erik Scott

(July 24, 2010) A billboard campaign  sponsored by Erik Scott’s friends and family is about to capture the attention of Las Vegas . Erik Scott was shot and killed by Metro police on July 10^th at Costco in Summerlin while him and his girlfriend shopped for supplies for an upcoming camping trip.

Although Scott had a license to carry a concealed weapon, a Costco employee reacted and told management. A 911 call was made reporting that Scott had a gun. Shortly after, an announcement to evacuate the store was demanded over the loud speaker. As Scott followed the rest of the people to exit the store he was confronted by three police officers, who shot Scott seven times, 3 of which were in the chest and killed Erik Scott.

Mixed reports of the Saturday afternoon shooting saturated the news. Metro police claimed that Erik Scott had pointed his weapon at police, and they responded by shooting him. But over 3 dozen witnesses don’t agree that it happened that way, and neither do friends and family of Erik Scott.

Media outlets all over Vegas immediately began to cover the story but they reported what Metro Police were claiming as fact, but it didn’t take long for eyewitnesses and outraged friends to challenge the false reports. “There’s no one who knew Eric that could ever conceive of him acting in a way that is defiant to a man in uniform,He was a man who supported those guys” said a friend of the Westpoint Graduate and decorated soldier.

Erik's memorial service was on July 17th, 2010

As more details and witnesses came forward the media outlets began to back peddle and change the story showing people of Las Vegas that maybe what they had originally reported was not accurate. Costco surveillance tapes could put an end to this debate, but for some strange reason, the tapes are not surfacing. The billboards are intended to encourage the community to provide any information to the family with details of the high profile shooting. We hope that the billboards will also put pressure on Costco to release the tapes to prove that Erik Scott did not deserve to be killed. The billboard includes a phone number to call the family with any information.

Ross Goodman, attorney for Erik Scott’s family says Scott never pulled a gun and was not acting in a threatening way toward officers. He says surveillance video, along with the witnesses he’s hearing from, will show Scott did nothing wrong. Supporters believe that Ross Goodman, son of Mayor Oscar Goodman will not be afraid to pursue Metro.

Conflicting reports of the story continue to arise.  When the 911 call was made allegedly claiming that Erik was acting erratically, Metro Police Captain Patrick Neville said “What he was doing was removing metal water bottles out of their packages or boxes. He threw a few on the floor, and put other ones within his cart.” But friends close to Erik and girlfriend Samantha who was with him say that Erik was trying to see which water bottles would fit in his backpack. Does that qualify as acting erratically and justify their actions to consider him a threat? We don’t believe so and based on SINNER Mag’s conversations with the community and real voices of Las Vegas residents we believe that the tapes are crucial evidence to get justice for Erik Scott and his family.

Erik Scott was loved by many.

The officers involved in the shooting are Officer William Mosher, 38, who has been with the department since June 2005; Officer Joshua Stark, 28, with the department since September 2008; and Officer Thomas Mendiola, 23, with the department since March 2009. These officers are on paid administrative leave while the case is being investigated.

Please do your part to speak about this in your community and support the billboard campaign by spreading the word. We hope that the billboards will also continue to pressure Costco to do the right thing and release the tapes. If you are interested or have any ideas to get Coscto to surrender the tapes, please contact ginah@sinnermag.com , we are in touch with the supporters of Erik Scott and we will forward your ideas accordingly.

If you have any information, Please call 702.240.5339 or visit erikbscott.com

Opportunity Village is a non-profit organization that assists people with intellectual disabilities. The Thrift store located in Downtown employed over 40 people and raised $5000 a day in revenue. Since almost half of the building is destroyed, those people are out of work and they are losing that income that the Thrift Store generates for Opportunity Village programs.

The community needs your help. Cash donations are always welcome but you can also help by donating clothing, furniture and household items that may be sitting in your closet or garage. These donations will give the Thrift Store inventory to sell when it reopens. The organization is confident that they will rebuild. The community is responding and your help can speed up the process. Please do your part and help. It takes a Village…

Donations of clothing, furniture and household items are being accepted at any of our three Las Vegas campuses:

6300 W. Oakey Blvd
Engelstad Family Campus
6050 S. Buffalo
Walters Family Campus
451 E. Lake Mead Pkwy

Click Here for Maps

Please call 702-259-3741 if you would like to help. Thank you to our community for always being so supportive of Opportunity Village.

Follow Opportunity Village on Facebook here.

Or visit their website for updates here.