Sarandipidy: 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!