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I finally got my first win in the UFC at UFC 87. After 3 rounds I was awarded a unanimous decision by the judges after controlling all 3 rounds of the fight against Steve Bruno. He put up a spirited effort but I bested him in the striking and shut him down on the ground. I’d hoped for a finish but I am happy with the win. Steve hung in there and ate some huge shots. The fight is available for $2 on the UFC website’s OnDemand section. Despite the win I hope to improve in my next showing.

Life is changing a lot these days. Within the next week (October 4) we will finish packing up our apartment and head off to Brazil. My wife hasn’t been back in quite a long time and her family has never met our baby daughter Gabriela. This is a much needed vacation for all of us. Due to uncertainties in the scheduling of my next bout, I have no idea how long I will be there. Chances are I may have to return for some training and a fight then head back down again. I guess we’ll cross that bridge when we come to it. For now, we are looking forward to visiting family in sunny Brazil.

If you are wondering, yes, of course I’ll be training while I’m down there. I will do solo training as always and I will train at several gyms I know in the cities I will visit. I lived there for many years and will never lack training while I’m there. It may not be the same training as here but I won’t be sitting on a couch eating Cheetoes and hotsauce. I will most likely focus on my ground game while I’m there but I know a couple of great stand up guys that will help me keep my limbs sharp.

I want to thank all my students for their friendship and attentiveness in classes. I hope I can return to teach some classes from time to time but I’ve halted my coaching activities for now because of my career and my extended leave from the gym. There is a chance we will be moving to a different part of the US when we return so I just wanted to say thanks again.

Also, mahalo to all my new brothers in Hawaii for their friendship and hospitality. I had a great time training with Leben and the guys over there and made some life-long friends and memories. I hope I can make it back to see you guys again soon. Special thanks to TJ Thompson and Chris Leben for everything.

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