A Bracket in Disarray and a Big Hangover

Matt "Number Puncher" Howell arrived at the penthouse cube of Adam "Sugar Shot" Shupe late in the day today. It was game time and he was ready. But he had no idea what he was about to see. Shupe began be leaping to his feet and delivering a Nose Job, also known to the UFC connoisseurs as a Jumping FaceBuster, with such a quick spring that it caught Howell completely off guard. But for those of you who have seen Shupe on the basketball or volleyball court, one of his greatest strengths is his second jump. Apparently, as Howell found out, he has a pretty good 3rd, 4th, and 5th jump, as his run of Jumping FaceBusters allowed an early 5-0 romp for the Sugar Shot.

It was at that point that Howell got in close and gave him a limp-wristed smack. Make that two. It was enough to get Shupe's attention, to the tune of a 6-2 Howell lead. With the opening in tact, Howell ripped his shirt off, flexed, and winked. Despite the sudden awkwardness, Howell was back in the game. He got in close, grabbed Shupe's arm, and flung him over his shoulder, dropping him to the ground in a Budget Crunch takedown. And like all Budget Cuts, this one hurt. Howell jumped ahead 9-8.

Back came Shupe. He picked himself up, got his bearings, and began to growl. Yes, I said growl. When the growling stopped, the pain began. A series of punches and slaps that hit Howell like a 4th of July fireworks extravaganza. Shupe took a 13-12 lead.

But then Howell reached for a secret weapon. He grabbed Shupe's head from behind, jerking his neck straight back. Howell reached into his bag, opened up a flask, and began to pour tasty liquids slowly down Shupe's throat. When Howell had finished poaring the tasty drinks for Shupe, he had run to a 19-14 lead. The only thing Shupe could punch was air. Which hurt Howell a little, but not enough. Game goes to the Number Puncher 19-15.

Howell advances to meet the winner of the next matchup:

#10 Bob "Capone" Tomaszewski versus #2 Bruce "Bruce" Dickmann. This match could literally scare people.

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Good Luck.