Thanks first off :)

Energy levels were not where I hoped...

But there are many factors I'm looking at with that.

Running is one as I wasn't where I want to be yet with the running.

Ring rust is another..

I think one of the biggest factors was I didn't fight till around 11pm!!!

My circadian rythems are strong and I am very insinc with winding down and asleep by 10pm. I think this is one of the biggest factors.

I didn't warm up enough either.

I am not trying to make excuses I am trying to look at how to improve.

I have never kicked so hard in my life, been so strong or fast.

But I was blind in there.. I was one shotting.. It was like a bigginer fight in that I don't remember much at all, didn't hear corner hardly, and didn't 'see' in the fight..

I did get sparring this one for the record, quite a bit, though mostly with punchers.

I also did get to work bag.

I'm still trying to build my running up (but no NOT distance).

I emailed a teacher of mine thats worked with big name athletes (DLH) about competing late at night when my circadian rythem is set for sleep...at about $65US for 15min(this is not a guy the works with strength/conditioning..a different one). My strength coach had some ideas (also to contact this guy) and I emailed another teacher who had some ideas and I have made an phone consultation appointment to go over this.

Hopefully more pads next time(my training partner is starting to train again). Build the running more... I started looking for fights just to force me to start training.

I need to work combos and following it up more as well.

My skill and experienced played alot but my strength, mental, speed, power etc etc etc are not compareable with before I think.

I think conditioning, had we fought at 5pm would have been the best it has ever been. That said my running and conditioning work isn't where I want it.

So I think energy levels are from some of the other factors more so..

I also think I over trained a little week before so I have to pay attention to that better. More is NOT better IMO

I'm not sure if that answers you exactly but it should cover it :)

Basically I believe that with out this training I would not be able to compete and don't even think I'd \be able to do much more than shadow boxing.

Thats the real evidance in the system. Some peoples genetics let them be in dept for years and they get away with stuff...after the crash (oh it comes-most just stop fighting) the system will shine or fail IMO

If I can go from hardly being able to work, tough time with 4 rnds shadow and then a day break to the best shape (and more importantly happiest and healthiest) of my life.. I'd say something is working.

But a couple fights and I should be able to be more of an example in performance as well (win or loose). My strength, power, speed, stamina, reflexes etc etc

Thats my goal. Cause why not be healthy and an athlete? That would be great for the next generation.

If I keep fighting this will be a top goal. Be an example of not opver training and health and still able to perform the best, at least, that I ever have.