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Upcoming MMA Fighters

CBJJ — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:43:44 GMT

With MMA becoming one of the fastest growing sports in the world the bar is being raised for amateur fighters to step up their game. What are you guys doing to get more exposure, recognition, and just move up the ladder to big fights?

Upcoming short film requests fighters assistance.

kristopherjw — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:23:47 GMT

PLEASE READ IF YOU ARE A PRO OR AMATEUR FIGHTER.

I am a film electrician working in Louisiana. I have been working on movies here for 3 years and I'm ready to try my hand at a short film. You might have guessed i have chosen MMA as my subject. And that's why I am here. I am huge fan of MMA. I have taken muay thai for about 4 months in between my jobs and I love it. I want to represent the sport on film with the respect that it deserves. Most movies I have seen about the sport are shiny and glossy and do not resonate with me at all. I want to take your blood, sweat, and tears (cliched i know but its true) and emulate that story on film. I find it amazing that you guys dedicate yourselves to a singular purpose, to be the best you can be at what you have chosen to do. Some people find the sport barbaric, but i want to tell your true story. The struggle, the pain, the frustration, and the unyielding fortitude to go through whatever it takes to reach your goal. I want to make something that if you guy were to watch it, you would say "Now that's what its really like!". Not some never back down shit.

So to make it short, I would love to get some stories from you guys about your beginnings. Your current situations. How you juggle work and your passion. I would also like to interview some of you guys through email.

reach me at kristopherjw@gmail.com

Thanks for your time guys, hope to hear from you.

All responders will be credited.

kristopher

ALSO: I am dead serious about getting this short made. I'm not some dude with a digital camera, playing home movies. I am a working professional and I make my living working on film sets. The last movie i worked on was The Expendables. The crew will consist entirely of working professionals. We will be shooting on Super 16mm film, not digital.

thanks again guys.

Some Amateur MMA questions

Intermission — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:11:05 GMT

Hello everyone,

So i have a few questions about amateur fights

1) Do you NEED to fight out of a gym to get a amateur fight?
2) How does moving from amateur to pro work?
- Is there a certain requirement/ record?

Noobie - Cofident I can go Pro - Qustions - Toronto

MarkMckee — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:34:10 GMT

Hello, First i would like to tell you my name is Mark, right now i am sitting at 295 LBS 6'8 Height - Looking to eventualy be Pro heavyweight within ONE year or around there i have a few qustions maybe a few of you can take the time and answer

1. Starting with 0 experiance other then street fight, out of shape, but very highly motivated with positive attitude, should i look for a partner to train with, or start alone?

2. I have been told by 2 former UFC fighters, that Dana is ALWAYS open to new heavyweight especialy this yeat, information on this would be great how likly it is.

3. Should i start off with classes? Or pay the money for PERSONAL PRIVATE seasons?

4. Should i post back-yard fights, organized basement fights and other such on youtube and other website to make a new for myself?

5. Anyone recomend MMA Gyms to start off with? or even stick to? I'm not lookin to mess around time to get serious!

Alberta Amateur MMA

Azax — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:30:48 GMT

hey does anybody know of any Amateur events in the edmonton area?
im looking to start my debut in fighting

FASTEST KO in Australian MMA history!

UndergroundCFS — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:51:44 GMT

Underground MMA Cage Fighting Series - Event 1 Bangalow NSW October 2nd 2009

Naki Havili (5 Rings Dojo) -V- Joe Muir (WR MMA Ballina)
Superheavyweight/Openweight Division

(FULL VERSION)

Another stand out contest on the night was that of WRMMA fighter Joe Muir and 5 Rings Dojo fighter Naki Havili in the openweight division. In a bout that was the fastest ever knockout in Australian first class MMA, Muir swung a massive right hand which sent Havili to the canvass, and into oblivion. In this bout of the big guys it was pretty obvious that whoever landed the first punch would be the favourite to win, and as Naki came in with his first leg kick his hands dropped momentarily and Muir used his reach to land that devastating punch. It is also worthy to note that Havili took this fight on short notice and with minimal preparation, a huge leap of faith for Naki, and like a Samurai against all the odds, he still went in! Unable to recover, Havili was attended to by the Underground doctor team and was later able right himself and shake hands with his opponent as Muir accepted the win by knockout. Lets hope we see Naki back in the cage again and that we see more from him in this division. The initial knockout was 6.3 seconds with referee Cameron Quinn diving in to end the fight in under 8 seconds.

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