My 1st Competition in 5 years! (Video)

Between May 25th, 2008 and February 9th, 2013 will easily go down as the toughest and most depressing time of my life. From 3 reconstructive surgeries, leaving home, dealing with the loss of my mother, dropping out of high school, excessive substance abuse, gaining 30 lbs, a competitive 129 lbs to a fat 160 lbs, developing sleep apne, admitting myself to the psych ward, being jumped by undercover cops who were working underage drinking detail, court battles, spending nearly a year in jail, 3 months in solitary confinement. This was my life from the age of 18 to 22. I'll be 23 years old on September 7, 2013.

After being released from incarceration on November 14, 2012 I was 145 lbs. 15 lbs less than when I arrived. So. My comeback wasn't finished yet. I was still occasionally using marijuana, shout out to my brothers who still do. Though I continued my comeback losing 5 more lbs from Nov 14th, 2012 until February 2013.

At about 140 lbs I decided I would enter a tournament where my training partner had a super fight. The night before the match I had smoked. Got a gnarly case of the munchies. And just my luck. My training partners wife had baked a ton of chocolate chip cookies. I literally gained 6 lbs that night. (This would be the last time I had smoked)

I woke up the next day. Feeling horrible. I decided not to compete. I was simply going to attend my training partner's super fight. After the 3 hour drive and walking in the door. My body took over and paid my entrance fee. I went on to weigh in at 146 lbs. I had a long grueling day. But I learned a lot. After such a long introduction here is the match that allowed me to take 3rd in the 170 lb and under NoGi Men's Advanced Division.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-ykmIL4LeE

Since this match I have competed in 4 tournaments and 1 superfight.

If anyone is interested in me posting the videos individually to the forums. Please comment.

For all you overcame, and the weight you were giving up, sounds like a job well done!

Nice come back from some rough situations. If things ever seem rough you can always remember that its not nearly as bad as being trapped in jail or solitary :)

Nice half guard sweep. I dont remember seeing that before

Thanks, guys.

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Originally Posted by Sean Marshall

Nice half guard sweep. I dont remember seeing that before

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Octopus Guard by Eduardo Telles -- I still use this style of guard today. Though what you seen in the video is a pre-evolved version of what I'm doing today. Eddie has videos showing techniques closer to what I use today. I believe he is calling it the Reverse Lockdown. He emphasizes the use of the lockdown from this position and that is the most significant difference between my pre-evolved Octopus Guard and the Octopus Guard I play today.

This following match is from the same tournament.
My opponent, a Collegiate Wrestler, and the Practitioner who ultimately won the 170 lb Division.

http://youtu.be/wGwZUzi3EvY

February 9th, 2013

A Quick Comment About Compression Pants:

If you watched the 2nd video that I posted to this thread, you noticed I was wearing compression pants.
This was the 1st and last time I wore compression pants during a competition. -- I love training with them. Sanitary reasons and they protect against mat burn.

Though for competition. It is common for people to wear compression tops.
When the compression tops and bottoms mix. For me. Friction does not exist.
In the 2nd match posted here. I missed 2 or 3 submission attempts.
Triangles, specifically. I blame the lack of friction. -- If you watch closely. You'll see what I'm describing.

I thought this subject was relative.
If you like compression pants, right on.
But if I'm ever asked for my opinion:

Compression pants during training are great.
Compression pants during a match could cost you the finish.

Thanks for listening (:

Good Matches but more importantly good work on getting your shit back together. Im sure you know that alot of people struggle with the difficult Match called Life and some not even making it. It takes alot for a person to go through what you did and keep going forward Im really impressed , as for the other matches hell yea put em up

Congrats! Looks like you have some solid potential, keep pushing :)

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Originally Posted by Angel"EL DIABLO"Diaz

... as for the other matches hell yea put em up

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Thanks!
Maybe one day I can inspire someone (:

I'll make a new thread for each new event.
Keep a look out and stop in when you see them.

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Originally Posted by Eddie Bravo

Congrats! Looks like you have some solid potential, keep pushing :)

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Thank you, sir!
A simple complement goes a long way (:

I'm going to keep consistent updates in the Nibiru Forums, several videos over the next couple weeks.
I would greatly appreciate your reviews and opinions on my progress.

Also, good luck with all the training leading up to your upcoming super fight.
As a fan of the sport, I'm super stoked! xD