I read up on several fighters prior to their full contact fights because I was told that every fighter has their own personal strategy {although it changes slightly depending on their opponents.} I also wanted to learn which area was their strongest area, such as boxing, wrestling, etc.
Then I watched some of their fight videos and you could see some of their technique being shown, but most appeared to be extremely cautious and a lil scared.
So I asked some of my fighter friends and they replied that when they're in the ring, they're petrified to get hit and they end up screwing things up because of their nerves.
That's a reasonable answer considering it only takes one strong punch in the right spot and you're in lala land.

How do you overcome fear so you're able to execute your strategy?


*due date 1-17

I don't think I have ever overcome fear during a fight, I think the key is controlling it. Usually after a get clock a couple times, usually jabs, I loosen up a lil' bit more. Fear and adrenaline make up for a good mix.

I guess fear of getting hit plays a big part on your nerves. Especially if your opponents outweigh you 40 lbs and more. Back in the late 90's, I had a fight which was held in a weightlifting gym. The first fight, I went against a 6'2", 235lbs or so, opponent who won a Toughman tourney in Louisiana. I am 5'6" at weighed 186 at the time. I used my speed and techniques to keep away from his strikes but then I came in and took him down and the fight was over as he tapped by just mauling him and not letting him have any offense. I did use the glove over his mouth so he couldnt breath. Yes, I didnt want to get hit by him.
My next opponent was 5'9" and weighed 250+ pounds. His legs were like telephone poles and I saw him choke a guy out with his legs. I was afraid to go to the ground with him. I started by keeping my distance and then all of the sudden, BAM!, he caught me square in my mouth. If he caught me on my jaw I would have been out. I remember it as being a jarring blow. But after that hit, I had no jitters or fear. I rushed him and picked him up and slammed him into a Bench Press. I didnt mean to do that but he was heavy and I went with the flow. I split his scalp open and blood was running all over the place. The fight was stopped.\

At the end, I was the loser because that one punch cracked my front tooth to the root. It cost me 8 grand to fix it with a bridge and that ended my fighting. It was too expensive and it will break again if I get hit. I am too pretty! hehehehe!!!!