Let's get ready to rumble

I'm going to have a a match.

Before any of the readers think of bright lights and roaring crowds, let me tell you that this is just a friendly three rounds at local gym against a well-known opponent, with no audience aside from any regulars that happen to be in. We're really doing this to motivate each other to train a bit harder, to give us something to aim for. We'll wear headgear as well as groing guards, shin pads, mouth guards and gloves, without any elbows or knees involved. Since we will both strike and grapple, I reckon I will try to go for a choke or an armbar, as my opponent is far superior at striking (being a kickboxer and having a longer reach) but I am stronger than him and know at least something about submissions.

It's been a long time (nine years to be exact) since I last fought in any way competitively. Sure I've sparred now and then, but there is always a difference when you are actually preparing for something and not just excercising for the your own fitness and conditioning. It is a wierd feeling, waiting for a match.

I think I like it.