Back in Portland
It’s been a bit bumpy lately for sure. Now that’s water under the bridge though and I’m looking forward to getting back to the gym and staying in shape for what I hope will be a quick fight announcement. As unfortunate as it was to miss my fight at the last minute I was relieved that the UFC understood that I did everything I could to comply with the commission’s requests and that at the end of the day time just ran out. The commission released a statement clearing me of any negative findings because there were not any but the medicals and paperwork associated with them just got delayed too long due to miscommunication and last minute results. I was also informed that there is some new rule which states that nothing can be done 48 hours before a fight. I didn’t know about that one… In any case, though they had no obligation to pay me anything, the UFC helped me out financially when it was determined that I had done what I could in the time I was given, especially after all the training. So, thanks UFC for coming through with some $$$.
Now I’m in Portland visiting my family and working out with the guys down at TQ. It was great to see those guys after so long. It’s still a tough room and it is a unique challenge training with anyone at the pro team. I hope to make it in a few more times before I leave back to Brazil.
I’ll likely visit some friends at other gyms around here too like Greg Thompson and Nate Quarry’s place and perhaps Portland Thaiboxing. There just isn’t a lot of time. I’ll see how far I can stretch the time…
Gotta do a bunch of shopping too. I already went to Best Buy to replace a bunch of the stuff those bastards stole from me and next I’ll probably get some clothes for the kids. They are growing so fast! I need to call Kris too (hi Kris!) and see about some tennis shoes.
So that’s what’s going on… I’m still glad May is ending. My birthday is June 7th so that’s a good way to start a fresh month! Take care.