This blog is the sharing of my experience as the domestic partner of a person who competes in the sport of fighting. Mixed Martial Arts (MMA,) Kickboxing, Muay Thai, JiuJitsu, Judo, Karate...You get the idea. Whether you are a woman or a man, if your significant other is a fighter, you will probably be able to relate to my stories of being an active participant in the behind-the-scenes world of a fighter.
On a lot of fighter profiles aired on The Ultimate Fighter (TUF), UFC, Bellatore, and other fight sport programs and promotions, there are scenes "showcasing" a competitor's family life. You see the children, parents, siblings, spouse/girlfriend/boyfriend. A couple of kisses, meals, or playing with the kids. Then they are gone from the shot, back to the fighter. These spots barely show the real life of the competitor aside from their training. Nor do they delineate what role the partner plays in that training and preparation.
It's definitely not all done exclusively in the gym!
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