UFC week

This week has been nuts with all the MMA fighters, coaches and fans coming out. The UFC open workouts were a huge hit at CCMA. I was on cloud 9 getting to see all the fighters and soak up the energy and excitement of all the Calgary fans, finally getting a UFC in Cowtown. Just one more day, the biggest day of all; getting to see my hero Nick Ring get in the cage and showcase his fighting skills and represent Calgary in front of all his fans. I'm so excited. I was at the weigh ins earlier today and when Nick stepped onto the stage in his Flames jersey the fans went wild. He was the only fighter who got a standing ovation. Not even the main event fighters got that honour. Even though it was only the weigh ins I was feeling nervous. I always find it harder to be in the crowd waiting. I would rather be fighting. I think most people feel the opposite, but hey, fighters fight and that's what I want to get doing again soon. Being in the crowd is torture.

After the weigh ins I rushed back to the club and got to train with Adam Zugec, Sarah Kaufman's coach. Always a pleasure to roll with a Black belt of his caliber. I never worry about getting hurt when I train with skilled BJJ guys, they have great control and awesome techniques.