How do you enter a MMA fight?

[whitedragon]

Hey, I was wondering if anyone knows how one would go about entering an MMA event? I live in Orlando, FL and have been doing martial arts for some time and I would like to see how I would do.

Any help is appreciated.

 

[Deltroit]

you need to find out who your local orgs. are. Talk to instructors in your area they're usually tuned into the fight seen. You say you have martial arts experience yet the fact that you have no idea who holds the fights and where there held tells me that either you train in an art not usually associated with MMA or that your very inexperienced. If either is the case I would suggest trying some grappling tourneys first or maybe traveling to an area where they have fights for your style before entering into a full blow MMA or NHB event. It would be more prudent to start small before being thrown to the wolves. I've seen to many muscle bound bodybuilders (no disrespect to bodybuilding) and bar brawling tought guys get brutally beaten to advise otherwise.

 

[whitedragon]

You're right on the first point. I don't train in MMA. I train in a more traditional style of kung fu. Meaning it's not really for show. I've fought before, but it wasn't really official. I've fought bjj, muy thai, karate, taekwondo, as well various military "hand to hand combat" specialists. The military ones I have to admit were the weakest. I just want to try MMA. It seems like a good opportunity to further test my skills in ways of good sportsmanship and maybe even make a buck or two.

I've only found one MMA school down here and they don't seem to want to give me any idea since I'm not a "member".

 

[1392477]

you need to get a fight promoter or manager that is interested in representing you. I would suggest you make a video of yourself sparring and displaying your strengths and then send it out to some promoters and managers. It's much cheaper than travelling around and will give them a sampling of your talents.

Find some of the MMA message boards and start posting your interest and you will get some names to send your video to.

Don't start with Zuffa, LLC (UFC) and Dreamstage Entertainment (PRIDE) instead start with King of the Cage, Xtreme Fighting Championship and smaller local shows.

some websites to check out are:

www.sherdog.com
www.mmanews.com
www.mmaweekly.com
www.maxfighting.com
www.groundnpound.org

and pick up a copy of Full Contact Fighter magazine at a local Tower Records.

 

[Landospike]

If you have to ask how to get a cage fight, you probably shouldn't be considering it? No offense but it's like a trainer asking, "How do I get clients?". My advice probably saved your face

 

[whitedragon]

Thanks 1392477! I'll go ahead and try that method and see what comes up.

Landospike, like I said before I'm just trying to test myself and my art out in a different arena. A lot of rules go against me, I don't think I'm allowed to take my hand and grab people's collar bones or smash fingers into pressure points but it's all in good fun

 

[Djimbe]

its funny , theres a WHOLE TOPIC asking why there arent more CMA ppl in MMA tourneys ...

You think Arrogance like that displayed in this thread is part of the reason why ?

 

[Deltroit]

Thanks 1392477! I'll go ahead and try that method and see what comes up.

Landospike, like I said before I'm just trying to test myself and my art out in a different arena. A lot of rules go against me, I don't think I'm allowed to take my hand and grab people's collar bones or smash fingers into pressure points but it's all in good fun

Sounds good then because they're not allowed to smash elbows into the back of your skull or shatter your ankle into a million pieces....

 

[1392477]

[email protected]

She is a local (Los Angeles) manager who is in contact with many promoters getting fights for people. Contact her and send her a copy of your video for possible representation.

 

[whitedragon]

I'm sorry if I have come off as arrogant. Like I mentioned before I just want to test myself. How do I know what needs to be worked on unless I fail or hopefully succeed?

In all honesty when I do ground work in my school we do hit pressure points and even ones in the neck to a certain degree. I know that's not allowed and I wonder how I'll do knowing that.

Maybe I'll get the crap kicked out of me, it's not like it'll be the first time. Then again getting up after getting knocked down is much more important than never getting knocked down at all.

On another note, thanks again 1392477. I will send her an email and get in contact with her.

 

[heavy_duty]

bro
just walk into any bar on a saturday night around last call, find the biggest guy and kick him in the balls.
a few mins later you'll know what you need to work on.

 

[megamania500]

bro
just walk into any bar on a saturday night around last call, find the biggest guy and kick him in the balls.
a few mins later you'll know what you need to work on.

Not to mention maybe some bail money, and a good attorney.

 

[Roc86]

Id suggest doing some practical MMA first bro. Getting the GNP and subs down. Traditional martial arts are alot more for show than anything.

 

[whitedragon]

No offense, but that can't be further from the truth. Modern martial arts are more for show. Traditional ones are strictly for fighting. The whole reason the Chinese government has Wushu is because they wanted something that was non-threatening. I have a friend who learned Tae Kwon Do from a master who at one time instructed Korea's rock army. He never learned how to break boards 12 feet in the air or scream till he passed out.

Unfortunately all of the effective stuff isn't pretty so people aren't interested. Plus guns make hand to hand combat pretty inefficient.

 

[Trojan Horse]

No offense, but that can't be further from the truth. Modern martial arts are more for show. Traditional ones are strictly for fighting. The whole reason the Chinese government has Wushu is because they wanted something that was non-threatening. I have a friend who learned Tae Kwon Do from a master who at one time instructed Korea's rock army. He never learned how to break boards 12 feet in the air or scream till he passed out.

Unfortunately all of the effective stuff isn't pretty so people aren't interested. Plus guns make hand to hand combat pretty inefficient.

I wish you all the luck. I would like to see a person with a martial arts background expand his fighting skills. That sounds like that is exactly what you intend on doing. Do your research and gradually kick some ass.

 

[heavy_duty]

Man you nailed it there bro.
traditional is effective, brutal, ugly and does not work in any arena where you have rules. I turn away more students than I accept because what they want I can not offer and no need for me the BS them, I just send them to my friends ju-jutsu dojo. (he sends me the ones who don't like the break falls or grappling)

No offense, but that can't be further from the truth. Modern martial arts are more for show. Traditional ones are strictly for fighting. The whole reason the Chinese government has Wushu is because they wanted something that was non-threatening. I have a friend who learned Tae Kwon Do from a master who at one time instructed Korea's rock army. He never learned how to break boards 12 feet in the air or scream till he passed out.

Unfortunately all of the effective stuff isn't pretty so people aren't interested. Plus guns make hand to hand combat pretty inefficient.

 

[whitedragon]

I wish you all the luck. I would like to see a person with a martial arts background expand his fighting skills. That sounds like that is exactly what you intend on doing. Do your research and gradually kick some ass.

Thanks for the support

 

[ass_face]

Usually through the door in the cage... but if you want to be theatrical you can climb the cage and jump in (maybe do a little backflip).... nyuck nyuck nyuck.

 

[oxymed]

If you want to test your skills go to the Gracie Academy in Torrance CA,.... ask them for a challenge match with Rener or Ryron Gracie,.....They have a cage like the UFC right there at the Academy.....they will gladly fight you and then you may even be in the next Gracies in action DVD

 

[Yarg!]

yes the gracie academy in torrence still maintains as open door policy as with matt serra's school, gracie humaita in brazil and carlson's academy. or chute boxe in curitiba (heh heh heh ). good luck.

or you can always fight kimbo in a 30 minute bare knuckle blood bath...

 

[Djimbe]

I'm sorry if I have come off as arrogant. Like I mentioned before I just want to test myself. How do I know what needs to be worked on unless I fail or hopefully succeed?

In all honesty when I do ground work in my school we do hit pressure points and even ones in the neck to a certain degree. I know that's not allowed and I wonder how I'll do knowing that.

Maybe I'll get the crap kicked out of me, it's not like it'll be the first time. Then again getting up after getting knocked down is much more important than never getting knocked down at all.

On another note, thanks again 1392477. I will send her an email and get in contact with her.

OMG , Im SO not talking about you , bro . You asked a SIMPLE question and got a BUNCH OF CRAP in response . I think its Great to have other CMA guys taking to them out there , just as long as you know what your in for .

 

[extremesportsathlete]

Back to the topic, I would say get with the amature mma promoters and see how you fair first. Alot of the amature fighters are very talented, and their are also those new to the sport. A promotion called Cage Of Honor is a awesome place to start! They are based in Missouri and actually have two levels of amature fights. And as soon as Missouri becomes a pro legal state, they will have a pro series also. Check them out.
www.cageofhonor.com

They have fighters comming from all over the Country, that can give you an idea of the kind of organization they are. Check out their reviews by mma news site ground n pound. www.groundnpound.org

links to their coverage:
http://www.groundnpound.org/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?27083

http://www.groundnpound.org/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?31491

 

[Ruca]

hahaha....man reading this thread reminds me of this guy...

http://www.sherdog.com/fightfinder/fightfinder.asp?fighterid=36

do any of you remember that fight?? funny old school shit! fred ettish got his ass beat!

man i wish you the best but don't think you realize what you are getting into. don't get me wrong, i'm sure with the right training you could get up to speed, but if you are just looking to test yourself i think you will be fucked! please let us know if you get anything lined up.

 

[yellowperil]

its funny , theres a WHOLE TOPIC asking why there arent more CMA ppl in MMA tourneys ...

You think Arrogance like that displayed in this thread is part of the reason why ?

I would think CMA people don't do MMA because they are one dimensional and suck ass.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7944437368123635865&q=pridefc

Right Djimbe?

 

[whitedragon]

I would think CMA people don't do MMA because they are one dimensional and suck ass.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7944437368123635865&q=pridefc

Right Djimbe?

At first I thought you were kidding but after seeing the other posts I guess not. So do you train in any martial art? Have you ever fought anybody ever? Also, in all honesty I saw the video and there were plenty of times that Djimbe could have just pounded that guy and that would have been the end of the fight. That was just a training video which doesn't mean anything when it comes to fighting.

 

[1392477]

http://www.pangeafights.com/index.html

Check out this link for getting a fight.

 

[ergogncs]

There is supposed to be MMA in Middleton Mass in Setember. It should be a great return to the Ring. Training since january and I am going in to win as everyone else is I would hope. It all about the fun.Gotta love fighting legally and with no hard feelings. Ergogncs.

 

[Reakt]

yes the gracie academy in torrence still maintains as open door policy as with matt serra's school, gracie humaita in brazil and carlson's academy. or chute boxe in curitiba (heh heh heh ). good luck.

or you can always fight kimbo in a 30 minute bare knuckle blood bath...

LOL, Yeh chute boxe would be a good idea i hear theres some guy called Vanderlay or something, I heard he used to fight in the real Vale Tudo matches, i doubt he would mind fighting you with no rules. I don't know what he does now though.