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The Contender
Episode 5 - 03.27.05
Manfredo vs Espino
Hi everybody, what an episode this was. There really wasn't much behind the scenes in this episode. After Ahmed was gone I guess there wasnt much drama.but I'll tell you a few things that happened.

First of all, I would like to say that Miguel is an amazing cook. He used to make pastas, chicken, ceviche, and many other things. But the best thing I have ever tasted in my life is made with Miguel's hands. He made a salsa that tastes like no other. I don't know what he puts in it, but it is a perfect salsa. It's perfect in taste! It has perfect amount of salt. The consistency is more than perfect. The way it smells is phenomenal. His salsa was so good, that I even put it in my cereal.heheh Man, I can't wait to taste his salsa again. I hope he sells it because I would buy every ounce of it.

This is Funny: I usually got up at 5 am to run. One of the days Sergio asked me to wake him up so he could go run with me. At 4:45 am I get dressed and go to his bedroom. I begin to move him and calling his name.Sergio...wake up...Sergio." Next thing I know, Sergio opens his eyes and jumps in the air and begins pushing me. He begins to yell at me "What the F%&K puto, what do you want!" While this is happening, I can see his eyes are full of anger and fear. He keeps on pushing me and I'm trying to push him back saying "hey, its me Alfonso, you told me to wake you up!" This lasts about one minute and then suddenly he stops, looks at me, smiles and hugs me. He didn't even know he was about to fight me! Who's a crazy bastard now! eheh

Miguel kept his word to fight who ever came back. Miguel even voted for Peter to come back. He realized the only way to fight here was to take on hard fights and earn your spot in the Final 8. They didn't show this on TV but by the third round of their match it seemed like Peter was dead and on the verge of getting knocked out. But during the minute rest Peter's wife went up to his corner and talked him strong. Peter came back like a new man and started power punching Miguel. Coming into the last round I saw it 2-2. Who ever wanted it more was going to win the last round. Peter connected with better punches than Miguel and took the victory. After seeing Peter almost knocked out and coming back to win the fight, got me to respect him and admire him to a whole different level. I appreciate his courage, his determination and his will to win for his family.

Miguel: Solo ocupabas un round mas cabron! hehe Your salsa is the best salsa EVER!!!

Peter: Wow...the way you fought and came back to win, I was almost rooting for you too hahahaha Congratulations on making it to the Final 8.