Not me, one of my training partners. I train to learn something cool, stay in shape, work with others and become a superhero. Others are straight up killers and love mixed martial arts fighting. The good ones go pro and that is what my friend Kris is up to again! This time, it is no measly 3 hour drive each way to catch the fight. I am hopping a plane to be there and this time he is the main event!
Fighter Breeding
I am in a pretty good place when you consider the quality of BJJ academy's lineage, instruction quality and training partners who make up the big team. We are constantly pushing each other, competing and bringing in world-class professors to teach the latest techniques. This murderers row just had a 2-hour session working on heel hooks which is actually much more civilized than that may sound.
Event Promotion
Sponsors are in place and this is a draft of the banner that will be hung cage-side. I am getting a kick out of the new illustration and personal branding as it is pretty funny and representative. Among the local sponsors is https://tallman.promo which is our local promotional gear specialist and the owner conveniently trains Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as well. J will actually be my travelling partner as we are geographically single and descending upon my oldest friend in Cowtown.
Preparation
I have been training with Kris the last few weeks and heard about the confirmation of this fight while on the mats. There were signs like the pads coming out after bjj class when we were stretching, how lean he seemed to suddenly get, and the intensity of the drills in the classes he instructed so that he could get in come rounds. The best were the nogi (jiu jitsu without the gi) classes where we drilled being crushed up against the wall and trying to not get taken down...then switch and do the crushing and taking down.
Ready
Here is a little hint from the team how training is going. This won't be available to his opponent unless he is a Hive member following the #MMA community. Jax is a competitive practitioner as well and thinks it is pretty funny to photobomb Kris pretending to be the Hulk. He is approximately 2 weeks out from fight night and probably ready for the night before 10-pound water weight cut the weigh-in the night before the fight. I think my guy is gonna be ready.
Brotherhood
I will be there in-person to support and tell the story and definitely will be more nervous than Kris for the 10th time before the fight. I have a confidence in his insane skill/power/mindset and an excitement to share the victory with him. I worry like a mother for his safety but know as a training partner that he is perfectly prepared to defend himself and fight a brilliant fight. https://www.fite.tv/watch/absolute-mma-ignited/2pbgs/ is where you can see the fight if you are so inclined on June 25th. I can't wait!
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