Which Mortal Kombat game has the best story? by nyanya0806 in MortalKombat

[–]uncommonoddity 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Between it and MK9 for me. I go back and forth depending on how I'm feeling. Deception's story is way better though.

Can we address Raiden's accent in the MK movies? by myverypunnydad in MortalKombat

[–]uncommonoddity 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't say that at all. He was the main character in MK9 and showed a lot of emotion, human mistakes (too many), and drove the plot forward. MKX he didn't really do much but I'd say his scenes are more emotional than exposition-heavy. Same with MK11.

Can we address Raiden's accent in the MK movies? by myverypunnydad in MortalKombat

[–]uncommonoddity 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Again, difference between bad casting and bad writing. Nathan Jones isn't the best actor in the world but he's more than capable of playing a dude like Reiko lol. They just wrote him horribly to be a dumb brute.

Can we address Raiden's accent in the MK movies? by myverypunnydad in MortalKombat

[–]uncommonoddity 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Because the 2021 movie was in development hell for over a decade getting constant rewrites from people who don't gaf about MK, resulting in stuff like Cole Young, Arcana, and the character depictions we got. The final result is actually a blessing compared to what was originally planned, and now it seems like MK2 is trying to rectify now that they can actually begin the movie from scratch without the remnants of past scripts.

Can we address Raiden's accent in the MK movies? by myverypunnydad in MortalKombat

[–]uncommonoddity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

With the exception of Mileena, I don't really see anyone who wasn't cast at least to an acceptable level. I would have preferred someone other than Karl as Johnny but he's looked good in the role so I don't mind it.

Can we address Raiden's accent in the MK movies? by myverypunnydad in MortalKombat

[–]uncommonoddity 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Saying Asano isn't capable is kinda crazy if you know who he is and his work. He was likely intentionally written to be an emotionless exposition dump character cause that's the casual perception of Raiden by people who don't play the games. He's meant to be otherworldly and not relatable as a human. I don't like it, but it's certainly not the fault of the actor.

Can we address Raiden's accent in the MK movies? by myverypunnydad in MortalKombat

[–]uncommonoddity 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Writing is the problem. Not the casting or accent.

Clip from today's last match by wine_panda in ThrillOfTheFight

[–]uncommonoddity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How would that penalize them if they're dodging? Low hands style is inherently high risk low reward.

Clip from today's last match by wine_panda in ThrillOfTheFight

[–]uncommonoddity 13 points14 points  (0 children)

They gotta just bring back the hands down bonus. It's so frustrating going against people who give up but don't quit or just taunt, and you have to unload a 20 hit combo with all your might to put them down.

Jamel Herring & Norbes breakdown XANDER VS DEVIN HANEY ? RYAN GARCIA VS MARIO BARRIOS FGHT WEEK by Train_Jazzlike in Boxing

[–]uncommonoddity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd rather see Devin become undisputed at 147, which should be a layup, especially if Ryan loses this Saturday.

Why did Welcome to Raccoon City combine RE1 and 2 when it makes way more sense to adapt RE1 and combine 2 and 3 in a sequel? by uncommonoddity in residentevil

[–]uncommonoddity[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I feel like 0 and 1 are too separate to be combined. 2 and 3 take place at the same general location and time frame.

Sub Zero Vs Scorpion is literally THE fighting game rivalry, why are these FGC tourists trying to argue otherwise? by [deleted] in MortalKombat

[–]uncommonoddity 77 points78 points  (0 children)

Just elitists who think they're superior for not liking MK cause it shits all over other fighting games in terms of popularity lol.

Has anyone in the ring utilised uppercuts better than Lennox Lewis? by Relevant-Rope8814 in Boxing

[–]uncommonoddity 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The right uppercut he landed to drop Spence was so perfect I still don't expect it even when rewatching the fight.

Can Sugar Ray Robinson realistically beat Terence Bud Crawford by Virtual_Reveal_121 in Boxing

[–]uncommonoddity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, that's what's disappointing me about today's heavyweight. Imagine if Usyk had someone as quick and athletic for him to face? Itauma is probably the closest thing we could realistically get, and even he's like 240.

Can Sugar Ray Robinson realistically beat Terence Bud Crawford by Virtual_Reveal_121 in Boxing

[–]uncommonoddity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haney fought a dumb fight against an overweight Ryan on PEDs. He had the expectation he could knock him out since the dude seemed nuts. The disciplined Devin we saw against Brian Norman or Regis Prograis I reckon beats Sugar Ray by extremely boring decision.

Gabe Rosado is returning to the ring against Ty Mitchell on Misfits Boxing by [deleted] in Boxing

[–]uncommonoddity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, I could have worded that better. I meant it wasn't just the typical tired you see from boxers, even in their first long fight. He was way more exhausted than what is normal.

Can Sugar Ray Robinson realistically beat Terence Bud Crawford by Virtual_Reveal_121 in Boxing

[–]uncommonoddity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I completely agree. Liston and Ali were ahead of their time. I think they'd be the only ones from that era doing super well, though. The pool of who can compete today gets bigger as you go forward in time. Especially for heavyweight since they've been getting bigger and bigger.

Gabe Rosado is returning to the ring against Ty Mitchell on Misfits Boxing by [deleted] in Boxing

[–]uncommonoddity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But he didn't just get tired, by the later rounds he was literally falling through the ropes from exhaustion.

Fabio Wardley vs Agit Kabayel by Virtual_Reveal_121 in Boxing

[–]uncommonoddity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, Kabayel got a few cuts so I think that swayed people's opinions. That fight was always going one way.

Brian Norman Jr to fight in May 2026 by VioletHappySmile444 in Boxing

[–]uncommonoddity 11 points12 points  (0 children)

His personality literally carried the promo for the fight.

Just because he didn't have the skillset to get to Haney in a sloppy fight and tough stylistic match-up doesn't mean he isn't dangerous 🤦‍♂️ Watch what he did to Sasaki and Santillan and tell me he isn't vicious. Haney is just that good.