Being the Borquez's: Daddy's( AKA "The Black Mamba") Hobby

About 6 or 7 months ago Chris told me that he wanted to start training to do MMA fights. After much thought and hesitation I reluctantly agreed. It's not that I didnt believe in my husbands potential its just that I had very real concerns regarding his safety and knew very little about the sport or the people he was training with. I attended a couple of practices and got to know everyone on the Don't Blink fight team. I was really impressed. Everyone was so nice and took their training very seriously. Chris has worked so hard over the past 7 months and I couldnt possibly be anymore proud of him. The amount of discipline and dedication he has shown has really impressed me. Fast forward 7 months to the night of Chris's very first fight. I think its pretty safe to say the I was a complete spaz, my nerves on edge. I just know that sometimes strange unexpected things can happen even with all the training in the world but I knew in my heart that Chris was ready. I got a hint of things to come at weigh ins the previous night. I was suprised by my usually socially aloof husband He really put on a show with the stare down that took place. If looks could kill LOL. After weighs ins we all went to eat at a local resturant its kind of tradition being how alot of the fighters including Chris have to dramatically decrease their food intake or better yet crease to eat at all 24 hours before stepping on the scales. We "enjoyed" dinner then headed home so we could get Chris some rest so he could be fight ready for the next day. The following night was the big fight. The place was packed wall to wall. Several of mine and Chris's good friends were there to show support. Two other guys from Don't Blink had fights before Chris. His fight was number 7. After two suprise losses from our first two fighters I didn't think I could take much more. So by the time Chris came out I thought I would pass out. There it was again.. the same "stage presence" if you will that I saw the previous night. His entrance was great and my throat is still sore from screaming so loudly. I feel so sorry for the people who had to sit next to us girls. They probably deserve a refund. The bell sounded and the cage was locked. No going back now. I really wanted to close my eyes but there was no way I could miss this. All my worries where soon over. Over in a minute and three seconds to be exact. Chris won via submission with a choke out! Yes! Their were no injuries, that includes the other guy to. Thank God. Chris said that was his prayer as he went in. Immediately after the fight upon acieving his win he was still very interactive with the crowd. A whole new very confident yet not cocky persona. He really seemed to be 100% at ease and his is element. Later I found out that he was actually talking to his corner in the middle of the fight and made the statement along the lines of "I got this now" :) Impressive Chris bear very impressive! I couldnt contain myself much longer I couldnt wait to run up to him and get a kiss. I think the thing that impressed me the most, more than the win, more than his stage presense, and more than his stellar technique that night was how gracious he was after the fight and the good sportsmanship and respect he showed the other fighter after it was all over. We may even go watch the other teams next fight. Chris really outshines me in this area. I have a tendency to be a hot head at times. I even got reprimanded for being too obnioux about his win on social networking sites! You humble me Chris I truely hope Kal-el gets this quality from you. What a great night. I'm so happy that all of my husbands time, effort, and training paid off in a big way. His next fight will be a few months down the road and instead of laying back and enjoying his win he has already pointed out some things that he feels he needs to work on. After watching the video 5,000 I dont agree lol. He just wants to make sure that he never takes it for granted or becomes too comfortable. I'm thrilled that I get to be apart of this journey with him. I love the fact that we always support each others dreams and are each others biggest fans! And come April or whenever his next fight is we WILL be ready ...Don't Blink!