Ive had a lot of people support me through this loss. Ive received dozens of messages and texts with friends, fans and family expressing their concern for me. I cant thank you all enough. My biggest fear in losing wasnt of being submitted or knocked out, it was that I would disappoint everyone who cared about me and lose the support I have had over the years. Its been so wonderful to see that this isnt the case. I have no excuses! I have made a huge life transformation in the past half year, I lived right, I was up early AM training and I was there again after work. I was in great shape. What happened is I second guessed myself. I rushed everything and left myself open for a counter strike. It wasnt a lucky punch, I dont believe in those. He threw a punch with the intention of knocking me on my ass and he did. Thats that. I have a huge support system, I have a great family, an amazing partner, an outstanding team and training camp and I have all the resources at my finger tips still. I have the opportunity to come back better than ever and I will. Part of being a champion is taking your losses like one. No excuses, no bullshit. I am more motivated than ever and this may have been the best thing to ever happen to me. I cant wait to get back in the cage, and YES, I will be on the mat this weekend at the U.S. Open. I know this concerns some people, but I will be fine. Thank you everyone, for everything! If you are not willing to risk the unusual, you will have to settle for the ordinary.
Posted on: Wed, 16 Oct 2013 20:30:00 +0000
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