Greg wins amateur Muay Thai Kickboxing debut
The world of combat sports is often a thrilling blend of dedication, determination, and heart-pounding action. In a recent event that had Sparta, NJ, on its feet, Greg Shepard made an unforgettable mark by securing victory in his amateur Muay Thai kickboxing debut. In this blog post, we celebrate the triumph of Greg Shepard and the remarkable journey that led to his unforgettable first bout.
The Road to the Ring:
Greg has been a student at Sussex County MMA in Sparta NJ for just over 2 years now. He quickly became a standout in class and showed he has what it takes. He worked hard over those 2 years, training 5-6 days a week and doing the extra workouts outside of class. He has been a part of several fighters training camps as they got ready for fights too. Through that Greg was able to study what other fighters do to prepare and their philosophy on fighting and the mindset it takes. While studying Muay Thai Kickboxing was his main focus Greg also works on the other aspects of MMA, like Jiu Jitsu, Wrestling and Boxing, as that is his ultimate
The Bout:
As it was Greg’s first fight and the unknowns are immense, he carried a lot of nerves into the ring down in Freehold NJ. But with the training he did back home in Sparta NJ, nothing was going to scare him. The hard work was done and now it was time to show what he was made of. He went out there and put on a performance in a high pace fight that went to the judges score cards. The fight was back and forth but Greg was getting the better of the exchanges. The fight was close but with Greg getting the standing 8 count in the first round and a clean body kick that hurt his opponent in the third, the victory was secured.
The Sweet Taste of Victory:
The feeling of victory is always sweet, but combat sports is one of the most exhilarating. Greg was excited to just get out there, to show his skills and get the win take that feeling to the next level. On the ride home to Sparta Greg was already planning his next moves. He is going to continue to take Muay Thai Kickboxing bouts, Jiu Jitsu tournaments and maybe even a boxing bout, as he works up to MMA. Greg was back to training at Sussex County MMA after only 2 days off.
Greg Shepard’s victory in his amateur Muay Thai kickboxing debut, is a testament to the power of dedication, hard work, and the support of a passionate community. It’s a moment that will be remembered not only by Greg but also by all those who witnessed his remarkable achievement. As we celebrate this triumph, we look forward to witnessing the continued success and growth of Greg Shepard in Muay Thai Kickboxing and beyond.