My First Muay Thai Fight, Was I Stitched Up?
Louis Hems
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I trained Muay Thai for 4 months for one goal: to step into the ring for my first Muay Thai fight.
I lost 5kg. I trained harder than I ever expected. I got injured. I travelled to Thailand. And when fight night finally came, I discovered my “beginner” opponent wasn’t quite the beginner matchup I’d expected.
Then everything went to war.
This is the full story of my first Muay Thai fight in Thailand — from the final preparation and nerves backstage to the walkout, the fight itself and what happened afterwards.
I didn’t get the fairytale ending.
I lost.
I left the ring needing four stitches.
But at 45 years old, after just four months of Muay Thai training, I went into a Thai boxing ring and fought until the end.
Was I outmatched? Did my corner let me down? And was taking this fight a massive mistake?
Watch the full fight and decide for yourself.
🥊 IN THIS VIDEO
• My 4-month Muay Thai transformation
• Losing 5kg for the fight
• Preparing for my first fight in Thailand
• Backstage before the fight
• My first Muay Thai walkout
• Full Muay Thai fight
• The moment everything went wrong
• Four stitches after the fight
• What I learned from losing my first fight
Chapters:
00:00 Part One: Fight Camp
10:21 Part Two: Fight Night Antics
15:52 Part Three: The Fight
29:35 Part Four: My Reflections
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20 Comments
You're just a tourist with little experience who wants a fight to feel good about yourself.
Its not really a bad thing but you cant just expect to waltz into a foreign country, no experience, no real coach or gym, and expect to get a smooth experience.
I'll say it again, you're lucky they even let you fight - you're not entitled to it.
Imagine some thai coming to England and expecting a gym to book them a boxing match on a weeks notice, and also expecting everyone to speak their language and cater to every need.
Awesome video bro 🎉
Something off the bucket list I suppose. You have one up on those who wouldn't even dare step in the ring. And you give me inspiration to perhaps try myself once in my life.
My First Muay Thai Fight, Was I Stitched Up?
Louis Hems
21,916 views
I trained Muay Thai for 4 months for one goal: to step into the ring for my first Muay Thai fight.
I lost 5kg. I trained harder than I ever expected. I got injured. I travelled to Thailand. And when fight night finally came, I discovered my “beginner” opponent wasn’t quite the beginner matchup I’d expected.
Then everything went to war.
This is the full story of my first Muay Thai fight in Thailand — from the final preparation and nerves backstage to the walkout, the fight itself and what happened afterwards.
I didn’t get the fairytale ending.
I lost.
I left the ring needing four stitches.
But at 45 years old, after just four months of Muay Thai training, I went into a Thai boxing ring and fought until the end.
Was I outmatched? Did my corner let me down? And was taking this fight a massive mistake?
Watch the full fight and decide for yourself.
🥊 IN THIS VIDEO
• My 4-month Muay Thai transformation
• Losing 5kg for the fight
• Preparing for my first fight in Thailand
• Backstage before the fight
• My first Muay Thai walkout
• Full Muay Thai fight
• The moment everything went wrong
• Four stitches after the fight
• What I learned from losing my first fight
Chapters:
00:00 Part One: Fight Camp
10:21 Part Two: Fight Night Antics
15:52 Part Three: The Fight
29:35 Part Four: My Reflections
If you’re interested in Muay Thai, MMA, BJJ, martial arts and what it’s like learning to fight in your 40s, subscribe. This is only the beginning.
For 15% discount on X-Martial apparel with worldwide shipping use my link:
https://www.xmartial.com/?ref=louis
Music: Hide and Shoot by Soundridemusic