Grappling Against A1 -- 2013
Channel: Lucas Ruff
Date: 2013-04-29

I'm aware the video cuts short, but I am no longer undefeated. I was submitted via straight arm bar with about eight seconds remaining while in the lead 4-2.

It is not the loss that upsets me. I do not begrudge my opponent his victory. My only wish is that I could have given him a better match. I was slow. I was tired. I was weak. There was no quality in the way I fought, and to those familiar with grappling this is apparent; I seem passive to the point of being disinterested. Gone is the typical playfulness with which I usually compete.

Still, I can do nothing to change this now. Tomorrow I have prelims for the brigade grappling open, and brigade team championships are next week. I need to ice my elbow and shape up my attitude. My work is not yet done.