I want to fight in MMA. Anyone know anything about joining a league?

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I realize I'm older than most people are when they fight professionally, and I should have done this 20 years ago, but I want to see how good I really am and see if I can still beat 20 years old Second Degree Black Belts in a real fight.

Professor Rafael, the instructor over the regional Gracie United Jiu Jitsu dojos said he will not sanction me to fight unless I get a blue belt in Jiu Jitsu. He doesn't comprehend that I can tap out his second degree black belts effortlessly, I know because I was a student there two years ago and they never could tap me out, and I could tap them any time I wanted to. He's never seen me fight and thinks his blue belts are better than my 3rd Degree Brown belt. The only reason I never got a black belt is because I suck at memorizing kata. I used to win a 1vs2 handicap match in full contact against two second degree black belts, so I really fight at 3rd degree black belt skill level.

I am still about 7.5 pounds heavier than my target weight. I want to be either barely 185 and fight welterweight, or be 184 pounds and fight Middleweight, I might be able to cut weight to 180 even, but at this point I think getting below 180 is probably not happening short of literally starving myself,

I still have a 600 foot pound punch, which is above average for a Middile weight or welterweight fighter, even though I'm 39 years old and past my prime. I know because I tested it on a force meter. My right thrust kick is still very strong, and I still have lightning fast reflexes.

I know over 1000 unique submissions, and still know 40 or so well enough to put them on another black belt caliber fighter, I've never seen UFC fighters use anything I wasn't taught on my first day in Submissions class as a white belt.

I am in touch with the administrators of several MMA organizations to see what they say. I hope they won't judge me by the fact i'm 39 years old, 40 and 50 years olds win professional fights all the time..

Updates:

9 mo

I did some google searching. I live in Louisiana, and there are only two upcoming events in Louisiana for one of the leagues I've seen information on. There are not a lot of regional leagues in my area, but I'm willing to drive several hours or whatever to fight, especially since I already know the prize money even for unranked fighters is really worth it. I could use some extra cash, and $1000 prize every week for an entry level fight is pretty good prize money.

Answer 1

blkgold33

Yoda

Yeah go to that tournament and see how well you do. Also if you have any friends going with you have them record you matches and post them on social media

Asker

9 mo
I plan on having it video taped. I've managed to get within reasonable range of my ideal weight again, so I only need to lose a few more pounds to be where I need to be in terms of weight. I know how to diet now, so weight gain should never be a problem for me again in my life. I don't need to be in the best shape of my life to beat just one second degree black belt. Half these fighters know like 5 submissions tops, and they aren't going to submit me with any of those. I know like 500 ways to submit an opponent standing up and another 500 to submit on the gorund, so I can win every fight with a different strategy. Besides, my stand-up is even better than my submissions, so I'll just work my right kicks to control the fight, and close distance on my own terms. My right thrust kick is still as strong as ever.

Answer 2

Asker

I plan on having it video taped. I've managed to get within reasonable range of my ideal weight again, so I only need to lose a few more pounds to be where I need to be in terms of weight. I know how to diet now, so weight gain should never be a problem for me again in my life. I don't need to be in the best shape of my life to beat just one second degree black belt. Half these fighters know like 5 submissions tops, and they aren't going to submit me with any of those. I know like 500 ways to submit an opponent standing up and another 500 to submit on the gorund, so I can win every fight with a different strategy. Besides, my stand-up is even better than my submissions, so I'll just work my right kicks to control the fight, and close distance on my own terms. My right thrust kick is still as strong as ever.

Answer 3

Anonymous

American Kombat Alliance puts regular shows on in Louisiana. If they don’t take first timers they could probably point you to where people fight first.

you’re gonna need a gym though as you will need partners for camp and a corner. Perhaps see what gyms the fighters in those shows are out of.

Asker

9 mo
Thanks, I'll look it up.
Opinion Owner

9 mo
You’ve got your weight classes flipped by the way: 185 is the limit for middleweight under unified MMA rules while welterweight is 170.

But with pro fights you’re normally looking at prior day weigh ins and most will be (water) cutting some weight. Maybe not as much as top pros but definitely some.

Answer 4

Asker

Thanks, I'll look it up.

Answer 5

Opinion Owner

You’ve got your weight classes flipped by the way: 185 is the limit for middleweight under unified MMA rules while welterweight is 170.

But with pro fights you’re normally looking at prior day weigh ins and most will be (water) cutting some weight. Maybe not as much as top pros but definitely some.

Answer 6

Alexandrubaschet08

Yoda

you go at the federation of combat and need to registrait and pay some taxes

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