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Originally Posted by Halfraq9
First tip without trying to come across as a smartass...
Make time to go to school and get a degree. The chances of making enough of an income to support yourself, much less a family, plan for retirement, etc.. in this sport are very, very little from a statistical standpoint.
Chase your dreams, but also plan for the future and build a safety net for the unexpected. There are alot of unplanned things that can happen in life, some good, some bad.
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That is probably the best advice anyone can give you. As for the more practical tips, here are 3 obvious ones:
1. A fight is won on the training ground. You don't win a fight because you're 'talented', you win it by practicing hours and hours.
2. Stay humble. Even though you train with a starter, you can learn something from anyone, anywhere at any time.
3. Make your homework before a fight: know you opponent. What is his background? did he practice another martial arts before MMA? What are his favourite techniques? What are his weaknesses?
I know it's basic, but in my opinion these things are most important... (After getting a degree and a backup plan)
Hope it's useful!