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To: tejek who wrote (82298)9/8/2010 6:42:04 PM
From: Mac Con Ulaidh  Read Replies (2) of 149317
 
Spears challenges Vitter to cage match
September 8, 2010

Independent U.S. Senate candidate Mike Spears this afternoon challenged incumbent Sen. David Vitter to a mixed martial arts cage match next month in Lafayette.

Spears issued the challenge at a press conference to announce USA-MMAS “Return of the Champions” on Oct. 16 at the Cajundome.

Citing the 2007 scandal in which Vitter was linked to a Washington D.C. prostitution ring, Spears billed the bout as a modern day duel.

“Sen. Vitter’s behavior – his admission to breaking the law in 2007 – has insulted the honor of Louisiana and the Louisiana Senate seat,” Spears said.

“I’m in this race, and this fight, to restore the honor of Louisiana and of the nation as well.”

Spears vowed to take part in a three-round bout, regardless of whether Vitter accepts the challenge. USA-MMA will provide a standby fighter in case Vitter is absent, he said.

Spears is co-founder of Firefly Digital, a website design and development company in Lafayette.

Vitter, R-Metairie, was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2004.

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