Possible Next Fight

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: TapEmOut
Date: May 07, 2014 at 07:47 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/possible-next-fight.62192/

I have a choice to enter a Ring Match in the first week of August.
It would be a proper weight class and none of this 10lb differential garbage like before.
Weigh Ins are 3 hrs before the Fight.
Im not sure I want to go full on Fight Training again so soon. I'll think about it.
Thoughts?

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: HelioKnows
Date: May 08, 2014 at 10:11 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/possible-next-fight.62192/

Do what YOU want. Whatever you think is best. If you feel good and ready to get back at it then go for it. I know when you are first pursuing fighting it is good to stay active. Either way congrats on stepping in there, keep us posted man.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: osubuckeye4
Date: May 08, 2014 at 03:29 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/possible-next-fight.62192/

I think that after a fight (especailly a loss), you need to step back and ask yourself what you want to get out of the sport.
When you know what your ultimate goal is, you need to figure out if taking that fight and putting that work in is going to bring you closer or further from that goal.
Once you can answer that, you will have your answer. No on on here is going to be able to give it to you, none of us are going through your training camp.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: TapEmOut
Date: May 08, 2014 at 06:54 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/possible-next-fight.62192/

osubuckeye4 said:
I think that after a fight (especailly a loss), you need to step back and ask yourself what you want to get out of the sport.
When you know what your ultimate goal is, you need to figure out if taking that fight and putting that work in is going to bring you closer or further from that goal.
Once you can answer that, you will have your answer. No on on here is going to be able to give it to you, none of us are going through your training camp.
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I dont actually have a goal. I just wanted to learn Muay Thai and ended up taking a fight (Which I did pretty well in for a first fight)

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: darcebandit
Date: May 09, 2014 at 05:45 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/possible-next-fight.62192/

First week in August is 3 months away, for these things you only want about a 4-6 week camp if even, assuming your cardio is ok. Spending too much time working towards one fight will f--- with your head(I had 3 months for my last fight and it was horrible thinking about it all the time) and you will build it up in your head, leading to nerves. You took little damage from the first fight so get back in there asap and get the experience while you are young. Stick to the basics, stiff jab and cross and solid leg kicks will beat 95% of opponents. Don't cut much more than 4-5 lbs if the weigh ins are 3 hours beforehand and best of f---ing luck dude

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: TapEmOut
Date: May 09, 2014 at 09:14 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/possible-next-fight.62192/

darcebandit said:
First week in August is 3 months away, for these things you only want about a 4-6 week camp if even, assuming your cardio is ok.
Spending too much time working towards one fight will f--- with your head(I had 3 months for my last fight and it was horrible thinking about it all the time) and you will build it up in your head, leading to nerves.
You took little damage from the first fight so get back in there asap and get the experience while you are young. Stick to the basics, stiff jab and cross and solid leg kicks will beat 95% of opponents. Don't cut much more than 4-5 lbs if the weigh ins are 3 hours beforehand and best of f---ing luck dude
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This is what did me in last time! I could not stop thinking about it. I knew for 5 months! When I finally fought, I forgot to put my guard up at the start. Nerves

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Bob002
Date: May 09, 2014 at 10:09 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/possible-next-fight.62192/

I know a bunch of guys that will fight monthly. I personally don't like to do it, but you're on a roll with your cardio, etc.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: TapEmOut
Date: May 09, 2014 at 10:15 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/possible-next-fight.62192/

Bob002 said:
I know a bunch of guys that will fight monthly. I personally don't like to do it, but you're on a roll with your cardio, etc.
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At this point, I kind of just want to learn Muay Thai, get in peak physical shape and take a fight at random to see where Im at.
Ive got a Girlfriend of 10 years that I should probably marry and I tend to neglect her and the others around me when I get into Solid 4x a week/2hr a day training.
Im not sure an actual fight career is in the cards for me but I'll see how it plays out.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: darcebandit
Date: May 09, 2014 at 10:20 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/possible-next-fight.62192/

TapEmOut said:
At this point, I kind of just want to learn Muay Thai, get in peak physical shape and take a fight at random to see where Im at.
Ive got a Girlfriend of 10 years that I should probably marry and I tend to neglect her and the others around me when I get into Solid 4x a week/2hr a day training.
Im not sure an actual fight career is in the cards for me but I'll see how it plays out.
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Tell me about it, I have a girlfriend of 6 years and she gets neglected during camp but she has to understand that this is what I love to do and that I have to take advantage of this chance while I am young.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Bob002
Date: May 09, 2014 at 11:36 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/possible-next-fight.62192/

TapEmOut said:
At this point, I kind of just want to learn Muay Thai, get in peak physical shape and take a fight at random to see where Im at.
Ive got a Girlfriend of 10 years that I should probably marry and I tend to neglect her and the others around me when I get into Solid 4x a week/2hr a day training.
Im not sure an actual fight career is in the cards for me but I'll see how it plays out.
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darcebandit said:
Tell me about it, I have a girlfriend of 6 years and she gets neglected during camp but she has to understand that this is what I love to do and that I have to take advantage of this chance while I am young.
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I'm going on 15 years. She knows the score. She used to get pissed at me. Now she's involved in the rest of it, so she understands a bit better and doesn't say much.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: osubuckeye4
Date: May 09, 2014 at 11:56 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/possible-next-fight.62192/

TapEmOut said:
At this point, I kind of just want to learn Muay Thai, get in peak physical shape and take a fight at random to see where Im at.
Ive got a Girlfriend of 10 years that I should probably marry and I tend to neglect her and the others around me when I get into Solid 4x a week/2hr a day training.
Im not sure an actual fight career is in the cards for me but I'll see how it plays out.
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Based off what you've said, I think you should decline the fight in August until you've sat down with your girl and talked it out with her.
She might be under the impression that you were pressing to get that first fight under your belt, and then were going to take it a bit easier and focus on settling down. Then again, she might also be totally on board with you picking up the fight in August.
I'd talk to her about it. Sounds like you view her as an important part of your life, you're going to want to make sure she's on board this decision before committing either way to it.
Also, I'm sure that she knows you better than anyone on here. She should be able to hear the way you present the idea to you and pick up on if she feels you even really want to take the fight.
I dunno man, either way, good luck.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: darcebandit
Date: May 09, 2014 at 12:03 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/possible-next-fight.62192/

I love @osubuckeye4 I don't think I have ever seen a post from you that I disagreed with or thought was poor reasoning.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: osubuckeye4
Date: May 09, 2014 at 02:03 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/possible-next-fight.62192/

darcebandit said:
I love @osubuckeye4 I don't think I have ever seen a post from you that I disagreed with or thought was poor reasoning.
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Thank you for the compliment!
I've had plenty of bad posts though, especailly if you go back a few years in the archives.
I think my lowlight would be the thread about could a human beat a wolf in a fight, although I'm sure there are plenty of others.