[MMAFan87]

Yeh you need to go to a real camp most of the time the instructors/Owners can help lead you in the right directions

[James Funaro]

Obviously that isn't an option for him, or everyone else out there. Hence the thread fuckwit.

[Joe Mama]

Originally Posted by Edward Patrick

okay well here's what i do know, we got to get a hiv/std test done, and have to fight in a state that issues pro licenses, which is a huge reason why im not pro yet, i live in nc(which is just now trying to make mma legal,so no license here for a while), and the state i normally fight in(virginia) supposedly only allows amateur mma..but no pro mma(why?), and the state beside me and below me(tennesse and s.c) dont allow mma at all. so the area i live in is hard for amateurs,which is why alot of fighters i know are still amatuers.
so im guessing that i will have to travel for every single fight if turned pro,now i have to find a promotion that is willing to give me a shot at making a pro debut, which isn't easy at all.

Im not too sure about that one... (But I could be wrong) I know the new org that I started working for plans to start offering some pro fights on their cards. Ill find out and let you all know!
-Me

[PantherFight]

Just train and fight. If you have a reputable team, they can get you pro fights. And if you're not with a reputable team, you need to reevaluate what the hell you're doing, because without a solid team, you're goin nowhere, you know?

[James Funaro]

Just talk to promoters and send in videos. That's what I am doing and I have had a few responses.

Some will look at your tapes and say you need more amature experience. Some ask you to get 1 fight amature in their og first. Some will get you a pro fight right away.

I sent my tapes to like 15 promoters and had 3 respond so far, just give it time and send yur stuff out.

BTW, I am not pro yet, but I am looking around and this is my experience so far.

[MuddyFugger]

For starters; do not say "lol"

[Edward Patrick]

Originally Posted by MuddyFugger

For starters; do not say "lol"

why is that?

[MuddyFugger]

Originally Posted by Edward Patrick

why is that?

It is SO "girly"

[Thai Clinch]

Originally Posted by Tim Chan

you can try getting a manager/agent, which can be pretty hard since they dont typically advertise much.

good luck, i'm kind of curious myself. i know it's a lot easier if you know someone with the right aquantences

Tim did u happen to fight at the WCMAC 2 weekends ago?

[CROPopped]

get a license to go pro....start fighting in the lower professional fighting orgs....if you start dominating professionally there is no way people can deny you but if you live in a state that is iffy on MMA you will have to travel alot...if you dominate at some shows u will get sponsored n be on ur way