The Old Dog Can Still Hunt

12th Seeded O'Connor Slays #5 Kraemer in UFC Upset

The O'C is not on reruns right now.

Jim "The Silent Assassin" O'Connor quietly surveyed the office landscape. Peering through his binoculars he squatted around 10 feet away from the main lobby entrance waiting for his prey to arrive. And dressed in full camo, with his silent slippers on, trust me when I say no one (not even the Verizon security guards) knew of his presence.

Meanwhile, Cosmo Kraemer arrived at work after a late night of daydreaming about bouquets and requests for his DJ.

What happened next wasn't pretty -- it resembled the Discovery Show programs about an animal stalking its prey. The Assassin crept in and began to blow ever so calmly onto Kraemer's neck. Cosmo turned around and was greated by the fist of the Assassin. (and he was greeted several times) 4-0 O'Conner.

Kraemer though, is used to dealing with surprise attacks and last minute fire drills. He dusted himself off and began using some of the dance moves he's been perfecting in anticipation of his wedding reception. A little Rumba Rumble later and we found ourselves in a 6-4 dogfight.

Then the assassin disappeared. Kraemer plopped down in his chair, completely unaware that the assassin had moved in under his desk. Jim began spinning the chair into a fury and smacking Kraemer each time he spun his way. For Cosmo, it was like he was trapped in a blender. O'Connor roared to a 12-6 lead.

And nothing Kraemer could do (not even trying to allow his fiancee into the ring -- which mind you is illegal in the world of UFC) could stop the Assassin. O'Connor prevailed 15-7 and advances to meet #4 Ryan "Intern Ninja" Farrar in the next round. 12 seeds ended the first round 2-2 against their #5 opposition...

Next up:

Denny "Big Sexy" Whiteside versus Biju "Miken Pain Express" Matthew.

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