Here I am in Tulsa, Oklahoma. I write to you from the lobby computer of the Sleep Inn on 33rd Street. I of course do not have my own laptop to type from. I did not arrive here via private plane or even commercial airliner.
No I drove the four hours down Interstate 169 from Kansas City in my maroon 1993 Chevy Silverado. You bet your ass it’s 4-wheel drive. No air conditioning of course; that would make me a pussy. It was just me and the moon and the stars and the corn fields. I was of course listening to country radio, but mostly to my thoughts.
Y’see the last time I drove to Oklahoma was back in April. My opponent was Jon Ott, also from Kansas City. I knew he was a great collegiate wrestler and a strong fella, so of course I wanted to keep the fight on my feet.
I remember thinking that as I was belly down one minute into the first round with his right elbow under my chin… Being an entertainer I stuck it out until they woke me up. I figured I owed the crowd something for their dollar.
I found it odd that I woke up on my feet as I don’t recall getting back to them. The nice doctor asked me, “Brian, you didn’t tap! Did you mean to tap?” I said, “Doc, I did not drive all the way to Oklahoma to fuckin’ tap!” That was the end of the medical examination.
I come to Tulsa this trip with a different brand of entertainment on my mind. I love to fight and love more the sense of accomplishment. I have left everything I know to pursue this dream and there is no way back for me. I must succeed or risk losing everything I have ever worked for. I bet on myself in life and I am comfortable with the investment. Off now to cut weight. Stay tuned for the results of Brian Imes vs Aron Lofton.
By: Brian Imes
“The Human Cock Fighter”
Brian will be fighting on Sat., Aug. 8 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. His opponent will be Aron Lofton (6-2) in the Freestyle Cage Fighting promotion.
Brian Imes is a professional mixed martial arts fighter, brother of TUF 2 finalist Brad Imes, and a contributing writer to PRO MMA (promma.info). You can learn more about Brian and Brad and check out their clothing line at www.hillbillyfightwear.com.