Ever go into a Fight scared? Ever unexpectedly win a fight you thought you might lose?
I am scared going into every fight. Any opponent can land either a skilled or lucky shot that might change the course of the fight, and my life. One unlucky stumble upon an object on the ground can put you at a serious disadvantage. Nothing is guaranteed. If you have no fear, you are dangerously underestimating the circumstances.
Anyone no matter your experience should have a level of fear going in, number 1 reason is not knowing just what the other person is capable of doing or how crazy they may get. A person may not be scared to the point they hesitate but like any emotion there are degrees or levels of how scared one might feel, and like anger fear can be a powerful adrenaline booster.