Luis Fights!

On Sunday, February 21, 2010 Luis had his 4th fight and his first representing Team Quest.  This fight was very important to him because he really had to win and he had been training so hard for this.  The few days  before the fight are usually the most stressful.  We spent a whole day driving around selling tickets to people and getting all the necessary things for Luis' weigh in and fight night.  Saturday, we woke up early and headed to the gym so Luis could cut the last 8 lbs that he was over for his weigh in.  Thank goodness it only took him a little over an hour because it was hard to watch.  Wearing a sauna suit and sweats and running on a treadmill looks horribly painful, especially when you can't even drink any water.  By the end of it, Luis kinda looked like Gollum from Lord of the Rings.

Cutting Weight 

After the weigh in we spent a little time with the Team Quest family where the boys signed autographs for people who came by the gym.  It was nice because Luis was able to take his mind off of the fight and just relax.  We headed home early and went to bed.  The crappy thing was we both were sick and we woke up even more sick than the night before.  Not a good way to start of fight day =( But the show must go on right?  We ran a few more errands, met up with Luis' teammates and corner men and headed out to Soboba Casino.  The closer we got to the venue the more worried I got.  It was super cold and cloudy and looked like it would start pouring rain at any moment.  Not good for an outdoor venue!  So I prayed every chance I got that it would not rain.

About a mile from the casino

Like I said, I was super sick and spent most of my night in the locker room with Luis.  We didn't speak at all or even really look at each other other than a few stolen glances here and there and the occasional air kiss, but it was nice to spend that time with him.  I was kind of worried that he wouldn't like that but I was not feeling like mingling and talking with everyone, especially because I was VERY nervous on top of being sick.  The great part was, after the fight, Luis told me that he loved me being back there with him =)

I love this picture 

I stayed back there with him until he got his hands wrapped and then left as soon as it was time for him to warm up.  Thank goodness one of Luis' corner men Corey brought his girlfriend Wendy!  I had someone to stress with who actually understood what its like!  I don't think I would have made it through the night without her!  We ended up waiting a long time for Luis' fight (he was the 18th on the card) which he loved because 1. He had more time to get ready and didn't feel rushed and 2. He was on the main card =).  So finally it was his turn to fight.  His opponent was a Japanese Muay Thai fighter who had had 33 amateur and pro fights and he was tough.  I didn't get any pictures of the actual fight but I will have some in a few days to post.

After the fight, waiting for the judges decision

The fight lasted 3 rounds and Luis won by unanimous decision!  Luis used wrestling and ground and pound to dominate his opponent.  I was SOOOO proud of him! He has worked so hard for this win and he earned it!

Luis after his win with Aaron, Corey and Isaias

We are so lucky that Luis had so many friends and family there to support him!  He couldn't do it without them!

Just some of Luis' friends and family

Some of Luis' teammates 

♥I couldn't be more proud of him ♥

It was a great night! Luis was beaming from ear to ear and as if it couldn't get any better, Luis' fight was put on the Team Quest website!  

Free WiFi = Free Peace and Quiet

I love free WiFi... its amazing.  Sometimes when I just have to get out of the house, and be productive without a lot of distractions I head over to my local Its a Grind for some black iced tea and free WiFi.  Something about being away from a growing pile of laundry, a house full of people and the guitar hero just a few feet away makes me so much more focused.  As I type right now I am enjoying the comfort of a big comfy chair and just me and my lap top... very Carrie Bradshaw =)

Run, Bike, Swim

I am OFFICIALLY registered for my first Triathlon! April 18th, I will be running a 5k, then biking 17 miles followed by a 150 yard swim.  I am sooo excited for this!  Its just what I needed to kick up my workouts and have something to work towards.  I have 9 weeks to train!  Wish me luck! =)

Deadliest Catch

One of my favorite reality TV shows will never be the same.  Deadliest Catch on Discovery Channel documents events on fishing boats in the Bering Sea during Alaskan king crab and Opilio crab fishing seasons.  I don't know what it is about this show that captivates me, but I watch it ALL the time.  I'll watch reruns over and over again.  I just love the dynamics between the crew and between the captains of various boats out in the dangerous Bering Sea.  Phil Harris was the captain of the Cornelia Marie and his crew included 2 of his sons.  A few weeks ago he suffered a stroke while unloading crab.  He was released from the hospital but last night, he passed away.  He was 53 years old.  He was my favorite captain on the show and I really don't think the show will be the same without him.

Rest In Peace Captain

♥ You will be missed ♥

More Randomness

1. I hate cuticles.  I trim mine all the time.
2. I am very frugal.  I hate spending money on things I can do myself, like mani/pedi's and car washes.
3. I have recently begun to enjoy running.  I think it's because I never thought I could do it, and now I realize I can!
4. I am a Virgo and I can spot a fellow Virgo from a mile away!  I identified 2 Virgos this week!
5. I only like the way I look in pictures if I am photographed from my right side.  
6. My feet are always cold, no matter how hot it is outside.
7. I am a serious homebody.  A Redbox movie and fast food is my idea of a great Saturday night.
8. Every time the Black Eyed Peas come out with a new song, I don't really like it right away.  But after a few weeks, I can't get enough of it! ♫ Imma be, Imma be, Imma Imma Imma be ♫
9. Unlike most people my age, I am actually looking forward to my 30's
10. I wear a toe ring and I haven't take it off since I was 12

I love watching Luis train

I have blogged before about how inspiring Luis' passion for MMA is and I think that is why I love watching him train so much.  I try to go in and watch him at least once a week, mostly because I want him to know that I support him 100% and I also know how much he loves it when I go.  I also try to take video every once in a while so we can always remember these awesome times in his life.  Here are a few videos of Luis training:

Luis grappling with Tarec Saffiedine who is fighting for Strikeforce this month.. please disregard me teasing JT in the background =) Luis is in the grey shirt and red shorts:



This is Luis sparring.  I can't remember the name of the guy he's sparring.  Luis is in the red shirt... oh and on the left hand side check out the girls.. they are awesome! (One of them is wearing a white tanktop)

My Brother is Awesome

Last night, my 21 year old brother Marco came home from his friends house and wanted to tell me something "weird" as he called it.  Apparently, his friends older sister had come home from college at Arizona State over the weekend and was getting ready to go back.  She got up, said bye, waved at her brother and left.
Marco said he was confused and looked at his friend and said "Is she leaving?" to which his friend responded "yes".
Marco said, "Thats it? You're not even gonna hug her goodbye?" and his friend kinda laughed and said no...
Then Marco said "Man, I see my sister everyday and everyday I hug and kiss her."

Yup... Marco is pretty awesome =)