The ref made a judgment call -- and that has to be accepted. I think the ref made the right call.

I liked your first bit on the lies MMA fighters tell themselves. I think every successful person needs to have this internal mechanism. Otherwise, no one would accomplish anything. The world is too crazy - the odds are always against you. But, thats the beauty - people still succeed. People also lose but there is always tomorrow. Don't have fear, have a short memory, or maybe just be a little crazy -- that's more important than talent.