Posted on 11/14/2005 5:07:26 AM PST by HOTTIEBOY
OK ... so you're not a fan of Ultimate Fighting or mixed martial arts competitions.
I can't say I blame you. Fighting is not for everyone.
But if you can get past the scariness of witnessing two athletes going toe-to-toe in the middle of a ring called "The Octagon," you might find a lesson worth passing on to your kids, or one for yourself.
Last week, on Spike TV's "The Ultimate Fighter," a reality show that puts the word "real" back in reality television, aspiring professional fighter Sammy Morgan, a 23-year-old Minneapolis landscaper and nightclub security person, stepped into the ring with one of the most talented and fierce fighters the UFC has ever seen, a completely unassuming guy named Luke Cummo.
Luke is pretty much a dork.
He meditates, eats the weirdest concoctions of food and has a unique way of training. What everybody learned after seeing Luke fight is that what may look unconventional for some can be the secret to success for others.
Luke is one of the baddest, smartest fighters this side of Matt Hughes, a UFC veteran and also a coach on the TV show.
When Sammy and Luke squared off, viewers and fight fans were treated to a round-one action reminiscent of the legendary bout between Forrest Griffin and Stephen Bonner from last season's finale show. Round two brought a different reality, however.
Luke knocked Sammy out cold with a knee to the side of the face.
Why am I telling you this? Bear with me one minute.
Last week, I read a story about an apparently
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Lawsuits, lawsuits......suck it up, people.
Cool show...My wife likes the respect they show one another on the show
Best thing on TV. We were pulling for Luke to win the contract. That is one nerd that will knock your block off.
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