He figured because he was with a nice looking gal he could girl it up since after all, hes with a good looking woman and can beat up most human beings on the planet. I see quite a few tough guys in real life take this approach when they are in the presence of an emasculating woman.
Its so demonic.
nah i think its the issue with him being real close to his mother who died after he won the gold and him having issues with an overbearing father who never complimented him for anything he did