My first MMA fight, 6-14-08

**DSL** · Posted On: 6/15/2008 2:20pm

So... well it started out good heh.
I'm in the black trunks with ankle sleeves (the big pale not skinny one ;p).
at 1:01 is when I _should_ have launched a flurry after that kick, at 1:20 is when I needed to work on my escapes a bit more (although I did recover half from side, I needed to let go of the leg and recover full-guard, funny how all the plans go out the window when you're being punched... heh).

Anyhoo, it was a blast and I'll be back in there in a month or so ;)

YouTube - Leverich vs Strickland 061408

Ps. I did get up right after that, the doc wanted to look at my pupils and asked if I knew where I was. I think I responded something like 'Um, yeah, middle of the cage after just getting punched in the skull a lot?' heh. 14 days off, but I'd like to thank Crazy Monkey Boxing for my face being intact

**Odacon** · Posted On: 6/15/2008 2:30pm

Good stuff, what weight do you fight at?

**DSL** · Posted On: 6/15/2008 2:37pm

Walked in at 231 (205-265 is Oregon's Amateur heavyweight).
Heh, man that was fun stuff ;).

**3moose1** · Posted On: 6/15/2008 2:39pm

KNEEEEBAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

anyway, good showing, man. Always good to see bullies step in the cage.

You didn't do bad, for your first fight, what was the word on the other guy (experience wise)

**DSL** · Posted On: 6/15/2008 2:46pm

Both 0-0, but yeah he didn't act anything like I thought he would. I figured he'd shoot in and go agro, but he must have some kind of background.

More time on the mat, I'll be back in a month or so to compete ;).

**3moose1** · Posted On: 6/15/2008 2:47pm

Originally Posted by DSL

Both 0-0, but yeah he didn't act anything like I thought he would. I figured he'd shoot in and go agro, but he must have some kind of background.

More time on the mat, I'll be back in a month or so to compete ;).

It looked to me you were beating him in the striking game, i'd maybe work some TD defense, if i were you.

**DSL** · Posted On: 6/15/2008 2:49pm

Totally man, I've been working on that for months but plans meet battle, plans go away heh.
I needed to instantly pummel for the underhook, but I went for the turn first heh. Moar practice!!! Awesome time though, although they were laughing that I was smiling the entire fight heh.

**3moose1** · Posted On: 6/15/2008 2:51pm

Originally Posted by DSL

Totally man, I've been working on that for months but plans meet battle, plans go away heh.
I needed to instantly pummel for the underhook, but I went for the turn first heh. Moar practice!!! Awesome time though, although they were laughing that I was smiling the entire fight heh.

believe me man, i know what thats like.

Don't sweat it though, its your first am match, who cares? You didn't get hurt, and your eager to jump right back in there.