The UFC made its debut on public access television last weekend.  Pretty amazing considering that just ten years ago, UFC videos were passed around like snuff films in 8mm between only the die-hard enthusiasts.  Even as of 2006, the UFC was reportedly not turning a profit.  This was the same sport that boxing aficionado Sen. John McCain termed “human cockfighting” and soon it was banned in 36 states.  So its all the more impressive that the UFC stormed into the global living room with 8.8 million U.S. viewers during the 64 second fight.  The most watched MMA event in history.

This must be the craziest thing going, right?  Well …

There’s something else equaling that in terms of absurdity.  Oklahoma State University (10-0) is currently ranked #2 in every college football poll, including the BCS.  We have two games remaining and if … IF … we win them both, we are assured a spot in the national championship game.  This is O-State.  The same team that until 2000, had a 46% winning percentage in 51 seasons (252-285-13).  This is same team that crapped out an 0-10-1 record in 1991 under Pat Jones.

Pretty crazy times indeed.  But there is an interesting connections to these two Doomsday events.  And that is the fact that Oklahoma State University is a literal factory of mixed martial artists.  And it all starts with a man named Edward C. Gallagher. [Read Column]