Well, let me clarify that somewhat--My first "Real" fight.  I'm not talking about a Mayweather/Big Show "fight" at "Fake-A-Mania", or even a Tyson rematch for "Chumps R US' (the" US" being the paying public). I'm talking about a head kicking, #### knocking, being carried off on a strecher type fight!

Now I've been around fights all my life. Dad boxed a little in the Navy during WWll and we went to the fights in Dallas and Ft. Worth all the time as I was growing up; and I saw some good ones doing time down in Texas. But what I witnessed last night was fighting in its most savage form!

My neighbor, who is a third degree something and a second degree whatever, was a participant in last nights festivities and gave me front row, V.I.P. seats! He is a nice guy and I figured he would last about 30 seconds, give or take 10 or 12.- More on this later---We were so close to the action that you could smell the testosterone flowing in the ring!

This sport may make some cringe and look the other way--Others go into a blood lust and scream like primordial animals. I saw it as controled violence in its most savage form.

These guys are tough, and they are good! The only way an adverage man could win against these guys is with a .45 at 20 paces!

I usually get my violence fix watching football or reading the comments on these posts(Cant we just be friends?), and last night about did me in, but this was my first Real fight., and I will go again.

And about my neighbor?  Well, his opponent was about a foot taller, with muscles bulging out through the tattoos. He looked meaner than a West Texas Rattler after a rainstorm. Your worst nightmare come to life!  And I was right--It was over fast!  A couple of licks in the ribs and a kick to the head sent  this dude out of the ring! Quickness and skill beat muscles and mean! I would have never have believed it!

I have a new respect for my mild mannered neighbor; and believe me on this---My dog will NEVER #### in his yard again! He made a believer out of me!!!