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Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Nub Knockdown

No Arms, No Legs? No Problem
From MMApunch.com



Ever hear of Kyle Maynard? You might start to as he makes his entry into mixed martial arts. And what makes him so special? Maynard is an incredible athlete who happens to also be a congenital amputee. Author of the best selling book “No Excuses: The True Story of a Congenital Amputee who Became a Champion in Wrestling and in Life,” Kyle is a 21-year-old Georgia native who came to national prominence in 2004 when he competed in his state’s high school wrestling championships despite being born with no elbows or knees.

Responding to mixed reactions regarding his decision, Maynard says “I’ve expected for a while that for me to compete under official MMA rules there’d be controversy. Believe it or not, it’s not the first time people have expressed doubt in what I know I’m capable of, and probably won’t be the last.” We’re not sure what will come next with Kyle, but the kid sure has one hell of a great attitude. Best of luck Kyle!

Yeah, best of luck Kyle. You'll need it. Look, I got nothing against this brave limbless dude but he should get bludgeoned to within in an inch of his life. It's one thing to try Greco Roman wrestling but MMA is a violent sport where hands and feet are at a premium. Punching and kicking are vital moves. The video above should show that.

If I fought this dude it would be over in 3 seconds. Some people shouldn't do certain things. I have nothing against the mentally challenged but they probably shouldn't work at NASA or the FDA. And I should never work at a health spa. It's common sense.

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