Kyle Maynard: MMA? Uhh.....

Ok. If you don't know who Kyle Maynard here's a brief introduction care of ABC news along with the video from 20/20 care of you tube:





Kyle Maynard of Suwanee, Georgia, U.S. was born on March 24, 1986 with a rare disorder called congenital amputation. He has no elbows and no knees, yet he competed in the 2004 Georgia High School Wrestling Championships. He graduated from Collins Hill High School with a wrestling record of 35 wins, 16 losses and a 3.7 GPA.

He is the recipient of a 2004 ESPN Espy Award for the Best Athlete With A Disability and has been featured on many radio interviews, talk shows, and television programs. He has modeled for Abercrombie & Fitch. Currently he works as a speaker for the Washington Speaker's Bureau, specializing in motivational speeches. He is also the author of the memoir, No Excuses: The True Story of a Congenital Amputee Who Became a Champion in Wrestling and in Life (Regnery Publishing, 2005).

Kyle Maynard is attending the University of Georgia, continues to wrestle, and expects to graduate in 2008 with a B.A. in Broadcast News. Also, Kyle has recently began training in Mixed Martial Arts, and there is an upcoming documentary on his story entitled A Fighting Chance.




Now there's no question that this dude is an inspiration. Especially considering his plight. I couldn't imagine losing an arm or leg. Living with out all four would probably be unbearable for me. But here this cat is. Holding it done correct. But let's be honest. Kyle's trying to do MMA. He just had his first fight. I ran across this video on Collegehumor:





Now let's all be honest. He has NO business in an MMA fight. Mad props to the guy he's fighting, whomever he is, because what restraint! I think the rules state you can't kick a downed opponent, but Kyle's opponent cold have gave him more than a few choice wallops to the dome if he wanted. So I just gotta ask why Kyle? I mean yes you are an amazing inspiration and a helluva a story but dude... you're going to get seriously hurt if you keep this up. Just focus on your career and leave the MMA to people who can actually punch and kick. I now it sounds harsh but not everyone's gonna be as nice as the opposition in the fight. I know it sounds bad but if I was fighting him I wouldn't have held back. If you wanna get in a ring and fight you have to be prepared to get your ass kicked. Whether you have are sin legs, arms, intelligence, what have you. Take that degree and use it before you're brain dead too man.

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