UFC Championship belts really are heavy.

So I have been slacking on this blog lately as life has gotten in my way, but I'm here to complete the story on the UFC trifecta at San Diego Comic Con.  I have already told you about Brandon Vera and of course Randy, but before I met either of them, it was all about Jens Pulver.  Comic Con has gotten so big that it can't even be contained in the San Diego Convention Center.  So much so, that alot spills out into the Gaslamp Quarter.  While walking back from meeting big time Hollywood director Robert Rodriguez in a taco truck (yep you read that right), I noticed a sign outside a quaint restaurant that Pulver would be there later in the afternoon.

I walked back up later and saw Jens standing outside talking to 1 person, so as I approached to "wait in line", he turns to me and hands me his UFC Lightweight Championship Belt.  My first thought was this was the greatest giveaway ever and I couldn't wait to brag to everyone about how I have his belt, cause I took it from him.  "So, your just giving it to me just like that?" I asked.  He laughed and I gave him the same opening I would use on Vera later that day.  "Dude you always make exciting fights and my wife and I really enjoy watching you perform out there.  When are you fighting again?"  "Next weekend actually here in San Diego." he responded.  Still admiring the belt, I commented on how heavy it really is and that Forrest wasn't kidding when he said it was too heavy for him.  He smiled and said "you know, I can't even get it to stay on my waist, so I always have it over my shoulder."  What happened next is one of the many reasons I do not compete in the UFC.  I went to throw that boulder over my shoulder and it just slipped right off....twice.  Now either I have very slippery shirts and the belt was greased, or I just had no damn clue how to hold it in a cool way.  Frankly I have decided it had to be the first one.

"So, I've heard  that you get a new belt for every title win or defense, is that true?"  I asked.  "It used to be, I have 4 of these, but I heard they aren't doing that anymore, but I'm not too sure"  he said.  "So then, if you have 4, you won't miss this one right and your ok if I take it?"  Now Jens is a cool guy and rolled with it where some others after having given their blood, sweat, and tears for a belt, would probably have considered that a challenge, and started trying to get me in a Kimura.  "Well how about an autographed picture instead?" he smiled.  "I'd give you a shirt but I ran out 20 minutes ago, but come back tomorrow and I will get you hooked up with one" he countered.  I decided to take his generous offer and had him sign a picture for MeL, cause she is a really big fan of Jens.  He was cool enough to give me one too.

Sadly, I didn't make it back the next day cause I was busy meeting the Fringe cast, but still it was good to meet him and get a picture where I finally got that belt to stay on my stupid shoulder.