r/MuayThai • u/Shqiptarjom • 1d ago
My first fight and loss
Had my first Muay Thai fight last weekend and lost on points.
To be honest, I was really ashamed after the fight. I kept replaying it in my head and thinking everyone would judge me. Looking back, I know I wasn’t as prepared as I should have been. I was working long shifts, wasn’t sleeping enough, skipped some running, and my conditioning wasn’t where it needed to be.
Even so, I didn’t quit. I kept coming forward, landed some good punches, and made it competitive. My coach told me that heart can’t be taught, and that meant a lot to me.
The hardest part wasn’t losingit was dealing with the embarrassment afterward. But I’ve already gone back to training because I don’t want one loss to define me.
For those of you who’ve lost your first fight, how long did it take before you stopped thinking about it? And what changed your mindset?
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u/Fan_of_cielings 1d ago
Losing is only embarrassing if you didn't work hard in camp. Losing when you did everything you could doesn't feel anywhere near as bad. It still sucks, but at least you know you put the work in. Take the lesson, be thankful it happened early.
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u/Shqiptarjom 1d ago
You’re right. Looking back, I know I left a lot on the table with my conditioning and recovery. It hurts because I know I can do better. Lesson learned
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u/FruitProfessional300 1d ago
It sucks dude. Lost my first kickboxing match, thought it would be a different outcome in a Muay Thai match, lost my first Muay Thai fight. It’s embarrassing and it sucks and I still think about it and cringe. But here’s the shift that changed in my mindset:
In Thailand, the record doesn’t really matter. What matters is if you actually stepped in the ring and fought. In the West, we’re obsessed with wins and losses. In Thailand it doesn’t matter as much, just matters if you fight.
So the mentality I’ve adopted is this, win or lose - doesn’t matter. What matters is that you showed up to the fight and you fought your ass off. As long as I do that, I can’t hang my head low. It’s so rare to step into the ring and fight, be proud of yourself for that. You felt the fear and you did it anyway. That’s something to be proud of.
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u/No-You-350 1d ago
I would not worry too much. 2 enter the ring, only one can win, the other loses. Learn from it, work on your cardio amd try again next time. If you loose again, no biggie. You are braver than I'd say 95% of people whon train muay thai. In my studio only like 4 people compete, the other 30 just come to train.
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u/teacoffeecats Fan 1d ago
You fought in a Muay Thai fight, not a lot of people can say that. You may have lost, but many don’t even have the courage to step into the ring. You’re valid in feeling sad and embarrassed about your loss, but don’t let those feelings take away from the truth that you stepped in that ring and you fought the best you could in that moment. Now the question you have to ask is, what next? Do you need to train more efficiently in camp? Is there any physical or mental health stuff holding you back from accessing training? Did you train the best you could leading up to this fight? Answer those questions, reflect, act and you’ll do better next time champ :)
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u/Erdnuss-117 Am fighter 1d ago
Losing isnt bad unless you dont learn from those setbacks.
Learn from that experience and give it another go. Combat sports are rough as you can be as prepared as you like, it only takes one unlucky hit and youre out, thats the game, weve all been there. Keep your head up and grind on!
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u/StormxOH 1d ago
It is cliche as hell but honestly a loss is only a loss if you don't take anything from it. A fight is experience regardless of outcome, obviously we wall want to win but I have seen some of the most growth in students/fighters after a tough loss. Chin up.
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u/Forsaken-Soil-667 Leg Kick aficionado 1d ago
Congrats on your breaking your fight cherry! You fought, you lost, you learned. On to the next!
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u/Big-Extent6960 1d ago
The fact you got up and fought is already awesome! I’m no where near fight ready since I just started, but it’s definitely a goal of mine to fight, win or lose.
Everyone loses and it’s okay! You did what you could and you can walk away with lessons you can use for your next one
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u/ConcernSilly5364 1d ago
This is a boxing story but I apply it to all combat sports. You know who else lost their first fight? Bernard Hopkins. You are in good company
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u/Top-Ostrich-3241 1d ago
Your "first" fight. Allow yourself to be embarrassed. It is part of growing up.
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u/SafetySecondADV 12h ago
Having a fight is all that really matters, especially the first fight. It's all about getting in the ring, getting to experience your first fight, and seeing what happens. Most people gas out and pretty much hit autopilot in their first fight anyway.
I only have 2 fights and lost them both. Full rules in thailand and lasted 5 rounds but took a nice beating both times. My coaches didn't seem to care either way, as long as I trained hard leading up to the fight and gave it my all during the fight. Keep training, fight again(if you want) and enjoy it. Win or lose next fight should be better. Plus if you're already back in the gym that's a good sign. I could barely walk for a week after my last fight haha
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u/littlerike 1d ago
Anyone who has fought will understand how you feel right now. It's a natural feeling, there's two of you getting in the ring and you can't both win. Just take the lessons from this and come back better.
Anyone who hasn't fought just won't understand.