I was actually informed of this competition abt a month ago by Terence, a coodinator of my club, Hilltop Muaythai Fitness. He told me that another Club, had initiated a friendly competition for all if not most trainees who has yet to fight to participate in it as it can serve as a measurement of their progress from the day the begun practicing MuayThai.
In the beginning I was a little hesitant and told the coodinator that I needed sometime to consider as I was, and still is in the army, doing my NS. That meant that there was too little time for me to either train or built up my stamina? No idea. Nevertheless i considered and I considered till i forgot abt it until the 23rd Sept 05? one day before the competition haa... then I gave Terence a call and ask if I can still participate.
He gave the Green light and wala~ here I was yesterday battled it all out in a ring for my Club and my personal Glory and emerged victorious.
The fight was held at Concourse Shopping Centre at Beach Road, near the Lavender MRT station whereby a Boxing ring, with chairs around it was set up at the basement level, such that the match would be visible from the other levels too.
Being my first time fighting and to be able to fight in a ring and in the public was really cool? and to me a special and memorable one, whereby you see shoppers gather ard the ring side, on higher levels for bird's eye view, opposition team members supporting their fwens that are fighting as well as my friends who were there to support me.. Incredibly tensed and exciting atmostphere surinaded me.
My opponent is by the name of 'J' (indiscreetion for his privacy). He weighs 60kg too? He is a well built chap with apparent lean muscles and just a little shorter than me. It was mentioned that this guy's specialty is his powerful front snap kick and is known for his arrogance too?
My match was after my friend, Tiong, after he finished his fight victorious.
ANd so soon it was my turn. Being the first time fighting I was really nervous. I was so nervous i find it hard to breath and almost obviously grasping for air. But it was not until I got myself warmed up and out of a sudden, just before I got up the ring that a Flame was lit in me.. THe only thing in my head was that I will do my best and by any chance, to emerge victor in this showdown. My mind said I was ready and so was I and hell I went for it all the way.....
In the beginning of the fight he seemed to be on the upper hand with my having a good taste of his specialty ha.. that was followed by a speedy hook by him that was, complimented by some cheer from his supporters whom very much seem to enjoy what they were seeing? =p In my mind I thought, 'so this is my first fight and this is the feel of it...'. I then immediately snapped out of my thoughts and went back into the match 100% focused and determined to find his weak point only to prepare to strike him as and when possible.
And so I the fight went on... I bettered him in terms of reflexes, counter strikes, footwork and Boxing skill. In the mist of it I landed some hard straight and upper cut blows that made him see stars? =p I was merciless. Only to continue pounding on him when he saw stars, giving him to chance to catch his breath until he retaliated with hooks or when we were seperated by the referee. It could have been better if had included shin kicks after my hand combinations as it could have ended in a much clearer knock out? =]
It was a decisive victory, a sweet one and one that was greeted with praises from my fellow compatriates.
Last but not least I would also like to mention that I am honored to fight my opponent 'J', the first fighter I face in the ring. He did his best and took the match all the way to the end and never gave up. That, made my win an honourable one.
I credit my first victory to all the teachers who have taught me along the way since I started practicing Martial Arts
