I am seriously addicted to the sport of Mixed Martial Arts.
All I want to do is immerse myself into everything I can get my hands on that deals with MMA.
The last two books I've read?
A Fighters Heart by Sam Sheppard and Title Shot by Kelly Crigger, both dealing with people becoming deeply involved with the world and culture of MMA.
I write at least one post a week for The Love of Sports that has something to do with Mixed Martial Arts, whether it's a preview of an upcoming card, profile on a fighter or an editorial on Saturday's Kimbo Slice v. Ken Shamrock bout like the one currently posted.
My current computer addiction of choice is World of Mixed Martial Arts by Grey Dog Software. Basically, I play Dana White (pictured) in a fictional UFC. It's like NFL Head Coach for MMA junkies like me and I can't get enough of it.
It's not limited to the UFC either; my thirst for knowledge and information encompasses all the US-based organizations, operations running out of Canada, the various incarnations overseas and in Japan, everything.
My favourite show isn't even on TV; it's MMA Live, a weekly Internet show from ESPN.
And don't forget Operation: 185, my workout regimine that will be rekindled once we set up shop in Kimberley. That too is MMA-based.
Hell, I even watched - check that - suffered through Never Back Down the other night on PPV because I (1) couldn't sleep and (2) it's about MMA.
When you're willing to watch really bad movies just because they have a remote connection to something you enjoy, that's when you know you have a serious problem.
And that's why I say to you, "My Name is Spencer and I'm an addict."
Hi Spencer...
Thursday, October 2, 2008
My Name Is Spencer and I Have a Problem
Saturday, July 5, 2008
MMA Rules My Day
It's 10 AM and I'm sitting here watching MMA Live on ESPN.com.
Once this is done, it's off to Chapters to buy an MMA Training Workout book "written" by Renzo Gracie.
No, I'm not looking to become the next George St. Pierre and start an MMA career at the ripe old age of 29; I'm looking to get my chubby ass in shape and MMA training combines all the elements necessary to provide the best fitness workout you can get. I've got a beach to stand on next April and I don't want to be the pasty white guy with man-boobs and a boiler...
The afternoon is going to be spent catching up on some writing and MMA is involved in there too.
While Epic is getting a CFL post - No, I'm not kidding; the CFL is actually pretty exciting, despite it's strange rules and giant field - The Love of Sports is catching an Old School Love post about "Iron" Mike Tyson because boxing and boxers are now miles behind MMA in terms of athletes and recognition and "Iron" Mike was the last fighter who drew the oohs and aahs MMA fights get now.
Then I have to go to work. 4:30 - 8:30, which means I should be out of there around 9:30, which is just perfect.
At 10:00, I'll be sitting in my basement with some food and a drink staring at the TV.
Tonight is UFC 86 and features Quinton "Rampage" Jackson versus Forrest Griffin in the Main Event and I am absolutely jacked about this battle between two of my favourite fighters. The undercard is pretty solid too.
I'll keep you posted on the training, in case you care...
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