Thread: My first Fight

hi everyone just thought id let you know that i have my 1st Semi-Pro rules fight in two weeks, and i am absolutley shitting myself... just seeing if anyone has got any tips on training and what to do on the build up, up to the fight.... thank you in advanced... :thumb

Hey, just something I've learned over the weekend - don't let your adrenaline peak too early.

Don't stress too much as you won't enjoy it.

See you at the show

If your sparring, get the whole gym to watch you in the ring/cage, its kinda helps simulates the pressure of a fight, as your infront of your peers and theyre watching your every move. Get used to that feeling, and control your emotions to help keep that adrenaline at bay.

Yeah do what RSP said . Just enjoy it mate, don't let your emotions get the better of you :thumb

thanks guys.... :thumb

Its been touched upon briefly but try to simulate the expected conditions of your fight as much as possible.

This should include (as close as possible) wearing the same equipment you will wear in the ring and sparring for the maximum duration of whatever your bout will be with correctly timed breaks for the intervals. If youre fighting in an octagon then practice in one to get used to its dimensions and discover how it can be a help/hinderance and practice your ring craft. Try and spar with people who best mirror the size, stength, style and abilities of your upcoming opponant if you have that information to hand.

Additionally if your bout has certain rules such as when and where you can do certain strikes, whether ground and pound is allowed, whether elbows and knees are allowed, whether certain submissions are forbidden etc then try to replicate these rules in your sparring, concentrate on what you will be allowed to do and ignore what you wont be able to use.

I helped spar with a guy recently who had a fight coming up which didnt allow ground and pound but the coach still had him practicing it. Personally I would have told him to ignore it and concentrate more on transitions and submissions when he was on the deck especially as whilst his stand up and takedown defence was pretty good his subs and sub defence wasnt so great.

Psychology might be the most important thing, getting use to the nerves and adrenaline and the like. I bottled my first fight because I didnt pay enough heed to this and lost to an early submission against an opponant I probably should have beaten but I came into my second fight a much calmer and wiser man and won.

Originally Posted by Agentman

Its been touched upon briefly but try to simulate the expected conditions of your fight as much as possible.

This should include (as close as possible) wearing the same equipment you will wear in the ring and sparring for the maximum duration of whatever your bout will be with correctly timed breaks for the intervals. If youre fighting in an octagon then practice in one to get used to its dimensions and discover how it can be a help/hinderance and practice your ring craft. Try and spar with people who best mirror the size, stength, style and abilities of your upcoming opponant if you have that information to hand.

Additionally if your bout has certain rules such as when and where you can do certain strikes, whether ground and pound is allowed, whether elbows and knees are allowed, whether certain submissions are forbidden etc then try to replicate these rules in your sparring, concentrate on what you will be allowed to do and ignore what you wont be able to use.

I helped spar with a guy recently who had a fight coming up which didnt allow ground and pound but the coach still had him practicing it. Personally I would have told him to ignore it and concentrate more on transitions and submissions when he was on the deck especially as whilst his stand up and takedown defence was pretty good his subs and sub defence wasnt so great.

Psychology might be the most important thing, getting use to the nerves and adrenaline and the like. I bottled my first fight because I didnt pay enough heed to this and lost to an early submission against an opponant I probably should have beaten but I came into my second fight a much calmer and wiser man and won.

Bang on post mate. kinda thing i was hoping someone would put down..... :good

Remember to breathe.

I lost my first fight as was so nervous forgot to breathe. Held it all in and gassed out so quick it was unbelievable.

General composure is extremely important in MMA, staying calm under pressure and what not.

When your opponant has mounted you, is pounding on you or otherwise has you in a disadvantageous position it is very easy to lose your head, duck and cover and just hope for the best. Protect yourself but always be thinking and looking for that opportunity to improve your own position.

Its kinda difficult to put into words but even when your opponant is whaling on you thats probably when you need to be at your calmest.