Desert Brawl 38
I just got back from Desert Brawl 38 at the Bend Event Center. What’s funny is that I have one word that sums up the event and it might surprise you. When you hear terms like “cage fighting” or “mixed martial arts” a lot of different things might come to mind. But the word that sums up the night for me is “sportsmanship.”
It was a packed house with a sell out crowd at the Bend Event Center. The night was full of exciting fights with great action, plenty of choke holds and punches and kicks to the face. But what was impressive to me was the way every fight ended, with the fighters hugging and exchanging pleasantries. It was honestly a lesson that a lot of other athletes could learn from. When you are competing, give it your all and “battle.” But when it’s over, treat each other with respect. Heck, if you can get punched in the face by someone and then be friends with them a few minutes later, then no matter what sport you are playing you can learn to “leave it on the field.”
