The Human Cockfighter Blog: Annie Lou
As I lay on my back following my third failed takedown defense, only one voice could be heard in the arena. I have known that voice since I was a…
The Human Cockfighter Blog: Do Something
A young lady said to me recently, “You are socially awkward.” I, of course, responded, “That’s because I haven’t been socialized.” Free thinking, optimistic, faithfully ambitious people are social, not…
The Human Cockfighter Blog: Branson Trip
Beneath the bright lights of the strip in Branson lives a small Asian fellow, Tommy Tran. Tommy promoted an impressive fight card at the Hilton Convention Center Saturday evening in…
The Human Cockfighter Blog: Virtuous Contribution
How many 17-year-old boys do you know that train as often as five times daily to participate in work that pays them nary a dollar? I know one, and we…
The Human Cockfighter Blog: Thumpology
I call it thumpology, and I stand by my premise. In an economy like the world is currently experiencing, what more cost effective way to settle community issues? Thump a…
The Human Cockfighter Blog: Respectful Vulgarity
Professional cage fighting is the ultimate exercise in free will. Funny how we must get in a cage with another angry, psychotic human being in order to exercise our freedom...
The Human Cockfighter Blog: Ditch Weed
I remember coming home one day with a plant for my mother. I had picked it off the side of a country road. Thinking that I would be considered great…
The Human Cockfighter Blog: I fight at Shark Fights 19 this Saturday
"The Human Cockfighter", Brian Imes, returns to action Saturday against Dallas Browning at Shark Fights 19. Hillbilly Fight Team members Jeb Chiles and Aaron Mays are also on the card.
The Human Cockfighter Blog: Finishing Fights
I think about the sound that it made when Heath Herring punched my brother in the face. I could hear it clearly from 60 rows up at the Toyota Center…
The Human Cockfighter Blog: Good Fight
Lost but not forgotten. Just like riding a bicycle, fighting is something that if embraced and learned is never truly lost. Timing may go in and out like an old…