It’s been more than a year, since it happened, but Natan Levy’s first MMA loss still doesn’t sit well with him.
Levy doesn’t dispute the loss the way some fighters might deride a split decision setback. But his unanimous decision loss to Rafa Garcia in November 2021 took him a long time to bounce back from.
“The loss was very hard for me,” Levy told MMA Junkie Radio. “It was my first loss. I never lost in amateur or pro. But also, I always knew in this sport, losses happen and it’s OK. It’s part of the game. I didn’t get destroyed. I didn’t get knocked out. I didn’t get finished. I was there throughout the whole fight. I know I was a little rusty on my takedown defense, and that cost me the fight.
