ok, i just got home from a long day of surfing. surfed for 6 hours and had a super good time. then went to my friends house right after to catch the UFC 193 fight.

the main event was Undefeated and Unbeatable Champion Ronda Rousey vs. #7 Holly Holm. the whole world knew who would win. Rousey of course. so the sucker bet would be on Holm. Rousey the MMA champion, and Holm the boxing champion.

from round 1, i had a feeling Holm might win. she just out boxed Rousey. and i couldn’t understand why Rousey being the judo champion she is would stand toe to toe against a world champion boxer? she looked like the amateur fighter in this one.

then the devastating kick to the neck and Rousey was knocked out cold. the biggest upset in the history of MMA. and the biggest sports upset since Buster Douglas knocked out Mike Tyson in japan many years ago. some people won money, most people lost. but the biggest loser was Rousey having to give up her belt. and also she will lose millions in endorsements, movies, and other opportunities she had before this loss. she will no longer go down as the biggest dominant fighter in the history of MMA. crazy news and stoked i didn’t miss this fight.

omg, it was a super amazing blue day today! was in the ocean pretty much all day long. just came in to eat lunch and back out.

had a great surf day with Kitahama-san watching him catch so many long waves.

we went to eat pho at Pho Saigon. so good!

today i thought i was in Cuba again for a minute. a classic car in the parking lot at ala moana. cool!
well, another long surfing day tomorrow so better get to sleep. exciting day of surf and upsets. love it! good night.

Another day.
Another wave.
Another turtle.
Love Hawaii!

Nomura-san’s been riding the fat bat every time he comes to hawaii. super smooth and super fast.

surfers know how to have fun!

after a good wave, there comes a good smile. i know this feeling all too well!

Kimiko-san’s getting stronger and stronger each year. and surfing better and better.

another wave, another smile. thank you Nomura-san and Kimiko-san for the awesome surf session!

ok, the day has come! UFC 193 tonight featuring the main event with Ronda Rousey vs. Holly Holm. i pick Ronda Rousey in the 1st round.

omg, this girl is scary! and also super rich! she will make millions of dollars tonight win or lose.

“IN THE END WE ONLY REGRET THE CHANCES WE DIDN’T TAKE.” this is stuck on my desktop and i look at it everyday. i don’t live my life with regret so that’s the reason i take chances. i encourage you to do it too!