The Prodigy (a.k.a. A very very sad post).
Officially, today is already October 31, 2011; and most of us are probably preparing to go to the cemetery later to remember our loved ones who already left this world. People tend to grieve and mourn (again) whenever they think of their late loved ones, I do feel the same at times because I miss my Lolo and Lola so much. But since I’m assured that both of them are saved, my mourning turns to joy, relief, and gratitude.
I’m still very sad though, almost crying even. You know why? A guy I love just made me cry tonight. Don’t get me wrong, this is not a gay entry.
If you’ve been following me for a while now, you may notice that I love Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) so much. I already tried practicing/playing the sport and I’m so excited to get back to training as soon as possible. Lots of people (including my Mom and my close friends) don’t feel good about my idea of competing in an MMA bout. I know that they’re just concerned about me and all, but it’s really hard to just give up on something you’re really passionate about. That being said, allow me to introduce the guy who, just like what I said earlier, made me cry tonight.
I’m talking about this guy:
‘The Prodigy’ BJ Penn. And trust me, he need not punch or choke me to make me cry.
BJ Penn is my favorite fighter of all time. For me, he’s the greatest lightweight to ever graze the MMA scene not just because he’s one of the only two fighters to ever hold UFC championships on 2 different weight-classes, not just because he’s the first non-Brazilian fighter who became a champion in the World Jui-Jitsu Competition after only 3 years of training, not just because my niece resembles him, but because most of the fights that inspired me to learn MMA (that are forever etched in my memory) were courtesy of this guy right here.
I am very sad because after his match against Nick Diaz, The Prodigy already decided to leave the sport for good. Up to this point, I still don’t know how to accept the reality that I won’t be able to see him perform inside the octagon ever again. It pains me a lot seeing him paving way for the new generation MMA fighters, yes, but I abhor the fact that his time is done already.
Never will I hear his Hawaiian walk-in music again. Never will I see him throw another amazing uppercut to an opponent’s chin. Never will I see him submit another opponent out. Never will I see his ‘slapping-my-own-face’ act before and after a fight. Never will I see his very relaxed game-face. Never will I be able to analyze his beautifully technical fighting style. Never will I see the person who inspired me to practice MMA fight again.
As of this moment, my drive to train in MMA is very weak. I honestly want to fight or even just spar with BJ Penn, but the possibility of crossing-out that item on my bucket list seems to be very low now. Gah, I’m sure my mom would be very happy to read this paragraph.
Haaaay. This post has to end. So to The Prodigy, if you’re reading this right now, I want to tell you that you’ve inspired a guy who used to be bullied around his elementary school to train and push the limits of his body to it’s extent, that’s me. It’s such an awesome privilege to be able to see you perform inside to octagon during your prime until now that you’ve retired. May you be successful with whatever it is that’s next for you. God bless.
BJ Penn Highlights [video]
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