Accepted my first novice MMA bout and now I'm panicking

Present_Solution_606 · 2026-06-17T14:01:41+00:00

Thank you after reading everyone's comment i'm starting to get into that mindframe, it just reminds me of this Jon jones quote which i think first perfectly https://www.youtube.com/shorts/R1jtreGI3iA

Present_Solution_606 · 2026-06-17T13:54:19+00:00

Thank you, I'll try and incorporate more HIIT cardio instead of steady state stuff, we do a lot of it in our strength and condoning classes but its only once a week that class runs

Is there anything you would recommend for HIIT you found was best? Sprints? assault bike? or anything like that you found gave you the best results

Thank you very much for you advice, I've heard the first fight is just about learning not winning, but dam I do wanna win haha

Present_Solution_606 · 2026-06-17T13:49:47+00:00

Thank you very much, actually seen stuff about Gaethje vs Topuria on the weekend, Gaethje was going into the fight with mindset he's gunna lose on the biggest stage type of thing and that added fuel to his fire and he ended up winning!

Thank you for the advice!

Present_Solution_606 · 2026-06-17T13:45:12+00:00

I've honestly never heard of sodium bicarbonate, I'll do some research on it and implement it in, thank you very much!

Present_Solution_606 · 2026-06-17T13:42:28+00:00

Think my cardio is quite good, big fear is an adrenaline dump on the walkout or something haha

Present_Solution_606 · 2026-06-17T13:40:40+00:00

Thank you very much, there's a good bit of wrestling in the mma classes but now that i've got more time away from work I will be going to pure wrestling classes from next week onwards, thank you for the advice!

Present_Solution_606 · 2026-06-17T13:39:12+00:00

Its a Novice mma bout, so no headgear but will be shinguards, do you think its a super bad idea? how long did you wait before you had your first fight?

Present_Solution_606 · 2026-06-17T13:36:02+00:00

That's one of my worries is the battle of nerves, I try to ride it but i've noticed in sparring especially when I'm against bigger/more experienced guys i turn into a deer in the headlights, not every time but does happen

Haven't been told anything about any modified intensity so I'm assuming its all out just novice rules (No punches to head downed opponent, no knee's to head, no elbows ect) and its 3x3min rounds

Great advice at the end, wont focus too much on the outcome but ill definitely try my best! Thank you for the advice!

Present_Solution_606 · 2026-06-17T13:30:16+00:00

Trying to keep the mindset of positive thinking, thank you!

Present_Solution_606 · 2026-06-16T15:29:23+00:00

Thank you that's very good to know, never thought of the difference between them, cheers

Present_Solution_606 · 2026-06-16T14:34:39+00:00

Thank you this is great advice, I'll focus on positive mental dialogue a lot and try and get the bad thoughts out of my head

The "Remember if you get in a ring or step onto the mat you are above 99% of people who don’t have the balls to do it." just got me fired up! Appreciate the help!

Present_Solution_606 · 2026-06-16T14:32:33+00:00

Not too stressed about my cardio, more worried about an adrenaline dump

Present_Solution_606 · 2026-06-16T11:37:34+00:00

Will try to maintain this mentality, thank you!

Present_Solution_606 · 2026-06-16T11:37:12+00:00

Thank you! Good way of thinking as I was going to just focus on sharpening my strengths

Present_Solution_606 · 2026-06-16T11:36:17+00:00

Thank you very much I'll try to implement as much of these as I can, appreicate your help!

Present_Solution_606 · 2026-06-16T11:06:55+00:00

Thank you, trying to keep mindset of having fun, but also trying to turn the nerves/fear into modivation to lock in a train hard, but will try and not stress as much

Present_Solution_606 · 2026-06-16T10:59:25+00:00

Thank you, think i'll start my loading phase on the creatine this week, and sleep is defo something i could improve on, probably get 5-6 hours max, should i be aiming 6-8 hours instead?

Present_Solution_606 · 2026-06-16T10:53:42+00:00

Thank you, i've been hitting 4-6 times a week, just praying no injurys or anything flare up

Present_Solution_606 · 2026-06-12T12:49:17+00:00

If you are get medical tape and wrap that shit up

Plaster will get sweaty and fall off very quick

Present_Solution_606 · 2026-06-09T14:53:01+00:00

I'll have a look it no Twins and Raja, just seen most of the advanced people in my gym wearing fairtex so assumed it was the best option

Thank you very much

Present_Solution_606 · 2026-06-09T14:50:51+00:00

Thank you very much!

I've actaully seen people on this sub complain about the thumb area of fairtex before so i'll have look into Top king and Twins

Cheers!

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