Random thoughts from a MMA newbie

I know next to nothing about mixed martial arts (MMA). Before his fight tonight against James Thompson, all I knew is what I read about Kimbo Slice in the most recent issue of ESPN The Magazine. Apparently, he gained notoriety by fighting in bare-knuckle fights in the backyard that were recorded and found their way to the internet. He was homeless for about a month and now he's a rising star in MMA. Anyway, I thought his story was interesting so I tuned in to the Elite XC's debut on CBS. Here are some random thoughts from the night's events: 1. MMA is more entertaining than boxing. The action is pretty steady and the addition of kicks and other wrestling moves makes it more unpredictable. There isn't so much grabbing and holding as there is in boxing when the fighters get tired. Of course, it helps that CBS hired Gus Johnson to call the fights. He's one of the best play-by-play guys out there. I can't believe that TNT and/or ESPN don't use him for the ...