how should i go about becoming a professional fighter? - Page 8

newcombxx · 11-28-2007, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by PAINFIEND

Well, if you have to ask I think you should get some more training first, Go to a Ju Jitsu gym or MMA gym and take a few classes. just because you fought a few people in high School does not make you an amature fighter.

hahaha whata dumbass.

Teknik Mao · 12-04-2007, 05:42 AM

Suck Dana's cock and your home free

GOD_OF_MUAYTHAI · 12-18-2007, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by PAINFIEND

Well, if you have to ask I think you should get some more training first, Go to a Ju Jitsu gym or MMA gym and take a few classes. just because you fought a few people in high School does not make you an amature fighter.

i think you have no idea whats going on in this thread

lawngnome8273 · 12-18-2007, 05:14 PM

The best thing you can do is hook up with a well established camp (American Top Team, AKA, Team Quest, Miletich, etc.). Also, XFC in Tampa, Fl is great for your first fight. If you'd like the number of a couple of guys that do promotion and match making, PM me and I'll give you some info.

lawngnome8273 · 12-18-2007, 05:16 PM

Damn. I just realized how old this thread is.

Commissar · 12-18-2007, 05:21 PM

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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.

By the looks of it, you answered your own question.

If you have an undefeated 6-0 record, you shouldn't have a problem getting fights from smaller organizations (King of the Cage, etc). You'll have to travel, but most fighters do - you have to give a bit before you start receiving.

Be prepared for the step up in competition, as well. Professional fighters are exactly that - professional. Fighting is what they do, and they train their whole lives to fight, while amateurs train on the side of their professional jobs.

MYSTI8U · 12-23-2007, 11:46 AM

Based on your HL video, you need a lot of help. God forbid you fight someone that can sprawl, the punching is very reckless.

SonnyakaPig · 12-26-2007, 02:49 AM

TS, I checked out your HL vid. Very nice. Your nickname should be Lil' Rampage with those slams. And your punching looked very aggressive. In a real fight, when the nerves can kick in, being able to stay aggressive seems to really work. I don't have personal expience on the matter, but your fighting style seems very effective. I'm sure you'll only improve. Keep us posted.

Notoriouscoo · 07-06-2008, 10:16 AM

Im an ammy fighter looking for fights, Also will I have trouble obtaining my professional fighters license due to my criminal record and if so is there any way I can get around it?

ChachiKiller · 07-06-2008, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Notoriouscoo

Im an ammy fighter looking for fights, Also will I have trouble obtaining my professional fighters license due to my criminal record and if so is there any way I can get around it?

I can't imagine that you will have a problem (guess it depends on the crime). Mike Tyson had a few stints in jail.

Good luck.