Did you happen to catch 60 Minutes on CBS last night? One of the segments was on the sport of ultimate fighting. They focused on how the sport has come a long way from (what it seems like to me) your basic no-rules-street-fighting to what I think they called a mixed martial arts sport. There are rules. And it's more than just boxing....but matial arts and other stuff that I am not going to try to convince you that I understand.

I wanted to watch the show because Pat Miletich was one of the featured fighters. No suprises there. You can't really talk about ultimate fighting without talking about Miletich. And Miletich is from the Quad Cities and has his own gym where he teaches the sport. A lot of great, nationally known fighters are graduates of Miletich's program.

I can't really say that I am a fan of the sport. But I am a Miletich fan. I have never met the guy, but am told by some friends that his influence goes far beyond fighting in the ring. He is a man who uses his influence to win the ultimate fight in life: Living a life that is pleasing to God and helping others do the same. I am a huge fan of that! If you check out his website, be sure to click on "Miracles Can Happen Boys Ranch" to learn about a cause he supports.

I think we might just have something in common. I hope I get a chance to meet him and get his autograph.