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fhwill
16-08-2009, 10:32 AM
...for your first fight? How long had you been training for? What made you think you were ready?

Muchas gracias :)
markjitsu
16-08-2009, 11:47 PM
if you really love him, then you're ready...
dr058
17-08-2009, 05:57 PM
if you really love him, then you're ready...

ha... :)

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Martial Arts kitten
17-08-2009, 10:07 PM
I guess you have to feel ready both physically and mentally and to have the support of you coaches. If you think you are ready and they agree, I guess that is a good indication?

Just an opinion, I dont compete Pro myself.
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David Butlin
19-08-2009, 01:15 AM
If when you stand with your sparring partners (decent ones) and they keep falling over and tap lots when your grappling your probably ready. If you have a decent coach he/she will let you know.

TBH if you dont have a decent coach that you can trust in this sport these days you shouldnt be a part of it till you find one.

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ReD_mIst
19-08-2009, 09:28 AM
IMO you should start competing in Interclub MMA and Grappling as soon as possible. Competing is going to help shape your game and prepare you for MMA.

As for MMA, I agree with Dave. If you can compete with otherb guys/gals in you class around the same size and experience, then your coach should see this and be encouraging you to start an AM career. I think you you shoulld do 2+ years of AM MMA, squeeze in as many fights as you can..10-20, before assessing if you are good enough for professional rules. if you aren't, then stick with amateur.

It's not a race and not everyone is capable of being a decent professional fighter. The more fighters who realise what level they are and are content to continue as an amateur the better. The off shoot of this is an improved standard in the pro ranks, less fighters at that level, so better opportunities for the true stand outs of the sport and potentially better pay.

Of course, my opinions are not normally taken well by most people, who think that a guy with 2 years experience and 3 fights is suitable for the UFC!
widge milward
19-08-2009, 11:35 AM
IMO you should be looking to train solid for 2-3 months, like once a week then look to fight pro. then after 1-2 fights start sending promo's etc to the UFC / Dream / Strikeforce etc
bean
19-08-2009, 12:37 PM
IMO you should be looking to train solid for 2-3 months, like once a week then look to fight pro. then after 1-2 fights start sending promo's etc to the UFC / Dream / Strikeforce etc

Everyone should listen to Widge more