“Saturday night didn’t go that way for me.
This sport has the ability to give you exactly what you need, even if it’s not what you wanted. I prepared well, believed in myself and went there ready to compete. The result is mine.
What disappoints me the most is knowing this I took the easy way out when I believed I had gone up to zero for two rounds. Instead of continuing to fight the urgency and intent that led me to this point, I let myself get comfortable and tried to protect what I thought I had already earned. Convenience BECAUSES satisfaction.
I played possum in probably the most important third round of my career. I made a conscious decision to play it safe because I thought I had secured the win and that decision cost me everything. At this level, you can’t assume anything, you can’t roll and you can’t leave your fate in someone else’s hands. I paid the ultimate price for that lesson Saturday night, and it’s one I’ll carry with me for the rest of my career.
I’ve been doing this long enough to realize that one night doesn’t define a job, growth, or the person behind it. Wins are worth celebrating and losses are worth learning from.
I’ll take some time, think about it and see what’s next for me.
Grateful for the opportunity. I am proud to represent the people in my corner. Most importantly, I am healthy, surrounded by people I love, and my faith in God is greater than any win or loss. There is much to be grateful for.”