prefight
Before the bout
Prefight describes or refers to the period or activities before a fight, especially a boxing or MMA match: the prefight weigh-in, prefight nerves, prefight press conference.
The term covers everything from physical preparation to promotional events leading up to the bout.
State of eager enthusiasm
- adrenalineEmergency response hormone
- eagernessIntense willingness to act
- suspenseAnxious uncertainty about outcomes
- expectationBelief about future outcomes
enthusiasm · curiosity · speculation · hope · prospect · buildup · countdown · hype
Developing abilities through practice
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
- sparringPractice combat training
- drillsRepetitive training routines
- warmupPre-activity preparation
stretching · nutrition · hydration · camp · roadwork · bagwork · shadowboxing · cardio
Forming mental or graphical images
- meditationFocused attention practice
- mantraRepeated focus phrase
- breathingPulmonary gas exchange
- musicOrganized auditory art
prayer · superstition · walkout · entrance · robe · cornermen · coach · focus
Persistent apprehensive distress
- jittersNervous agitation
- nervousnessState of anxious unease
- apprehensionNervous anticipation of trouble
- tensionStretched or strained state
stress · unease · edginess · dread · trepidation · butterflies · fear · worry
Predetermined course of action
- footworkSkilled lower-limb movement
- counterpunchingAttacking after defending
- feintsMock offensive movements
- jabQuick, straight blow
combinations · defense · ringcraft · clinching · distance · reach · stance · orthodox
Impetus toward a goal
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
- determinationFirmness of purpose
- focusConcentrated attention point
- aggressionHostile or attacking behavior
intensity · fearlessness · courage · willpower · self-belief · concentration · fortitude · tenacity
excitement
State of eager enthusiasm
- adrenalineEmergency response hormone
- eagernessIntense willingness to act
- suspenseAnxious uncertainty about outcomes
expectation · enthusiasm · curiosity · speculation · hope · prospect · buildup · countdown · hype · buzz
training
Developing abilities through practice
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
- sparringPractice combat training
- drillsRepetitive training routines
warmup · stretching · nutrition · hydration · camp · roadwork · bagwork · shadowboxing · cardio · diet
visualization
Forming mental or graphical images
- meditationFocused attention practice
- mantraRepeated focus phrase
- breathingPulmonary gas exchange
music · prayer · superstition · walkout · entrance · robe · cornermen · coach · focus · routine
anxiety
Persistent apprehensive distress
- jittersNervous agitation
- nervousnessState of anxious unease
- apprehensionNervous anticipation of trouble
tension · stress · unease · edginess · dread · trepidation · butterflies · fear · worry · angst
gameplan
Predetermined course of action
- footworkSkilled lower-limb movement
- counterpunchingAttacking after defending
- feintsMock offensive movements
jab · combinations · defense · ringcraft · clinching · distance · reach · stance · orthodox · southpaw
motivation
Impetus toward a goal
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
- determinationFirmness of purpose
- focusConcentrated attention point
aggression · intensity · fearlessness · courage · willpower · self-belief · concentration · fortitude · tenacity · resilience