First MMA fight.

Giovanni · 2008-02-17, 03:15 PM

So I finally got my first true MMA fight.

It was with the amateur UMF league. I lost in my last round by guillotine choke... no shame in losing most people wouldn't even climb into the ring anyways... plus I got some good defences and some good blows on the guy.

I wish I hadn't lost but that's the way you learn I suppose.

Here's my face right now. The fight was yesterday it's gone down some but he really unloaded on me in the first round after I gave him a nasty kick to his ribs I saw him whince and then charge on me then rammed me in the corner then started swinging. He was stronger then me so I got fucked up a bit.

Squeeky · 2008-02-17, 06:54 PM

Badass dude.

What type of fighting background do you have?

Giovanni · 2008-02-17, 10:36 PM

I have a year of boxing and I'm doing BJJ right now. My instructor also has a background in muay thai and he's teaching me a couple of tricks. I had some kung fu in the past but it's totally useless and I have about a year and a half of kickboxing.

Can't say my ego wasn't hurt but it was fun and there was quite a crowd.

Kyonye · 2008-02-18, 07:09 PM

Congrats on fighting in general... And damn you have changed since I last saw a pic of you (a while back). It isn't easy to step into that ring.

What weight class do you fight in?

Giovanni · 2008-02-18, 10:49 PM

I fight at 155, that would be lightweight. Yeah I've changed a hell of alot and that's a good thing. eh

I might be able to get the video soon. No idea how to host it thought...

Baneblade · 2008-02-19, 01:56 PM

I could host it for you.

Giovanni · 2008-02-20, 12:46 PM

I figured I could always youtube it eh. I'll call up my trainer to get a copy of the DVD and show you our other guys too.

I Hate Pants · 2008-02-21, 12:51 AM

You get tickets for UFC in Montreal?

Giovanni · 2008-02-21, 05:15 PM

I was invited but I work that day. So no go. Was at one of the private tables too *sigh*.

Giovanni · 2008-02-24, 11:38 PM

http://www.ultimefanatic.com/modules...hp?itemid=1527

Some pictures of my fight during it.

Kyonye · 2008-02-25, 10:14 PM

Originally Posted by Giovanni

http://www.ultimefanatic.com/modules...hp?itemid=1527

Some pictures of my fight during it.

For some reason I pictured an octagon, and not just a regular ring... Nonetheless, seems like a good fight.

Giovanni · 2008-02-25, 11:56 PM

Yeah the popularization of the octagon by the UFC and other organizations have made it weird for people to look at a regular ring eh.

I Hate Pants · 2008-03-01, 02:54 AM

How the hell are you suppose to grapple and pull off submissions with boxing gloves?

Giovanni · 2008-03-01, 11:09 AM

It's actually 16 oz. gloves with finger holes.