Uncaged (21 page)

Macho Man and I on the set of
Walker, Texas Ranger,
in 1999. He was the nicest and most professional performer I ever met and one of my idols. R.I.P.
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On the same set with my hero Chuck Norris. This was one of the best days of my life.
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Slipping Phil Baroni's jab in June 2007 and countering with a hard jab.
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Giving the peace sign to my favorite photographer, Tom, during the Baroni fight.
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Shamrock vs. Gracie (2006) sold a record-setting 18,265 seats and launched the Strikeforce brand in twenty-one seconds with this punch.
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The final seconds of the third round with Cung Le, 2008. I knew my arm was broken and had to use my face to block the kicks.
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When Cung Le broke my arm it was a huge eye-opener and a blessing in disguise. I found out that I was not invincible and that I wanted to get out of fighting. This photo was taken after the titanium plate was removed.

Sparring with Shamrock MMA youth students after teaching.

Shamrock MMA student Anita putting on the battle demo for National Autism Month at the Cinnabar Golf Course in San Jose.

Having dinner at Mastro's with my super lawyer, mentor, and new father figure, Henry Holmes.

Introduction on the senate floor in Albany, New York, where I was campaigning to legalize MMA.

My little boy with my UFC championship belt when he was nine years old.