How far do you think I can get in MMA?

[Wade12345]

I contacted a local MMA league based in New Orleans, and after describing my striking and clench skills, the owner said in an email that he wants to talk to me even though I'm 42 years old. Tomorrow he wants to do a phone interview with me.

I told him I wanted to see whether I could still beat twenty years old second and third degree black belts in a fight. I just need to finish cutting weight and I'll be ready to go. I'm going to target 180lbs as my upper weight, because I think the medical chart under-estimates my real ideal weight slightly.

My skills:

6 years (thousands of hours) Isshinryu Karate, kickboxing, and Japanese Jiu JItsu, resulting in 3rd degree brown belt promotion.

200 seminar hours with A. J. Advincula

50 Seminar hours Kung Fu

50 Seminar hours Tai Chi

One year Gracie Jiu Jitsu training

some Shotokan karate and seminar discussing when Isshinryu technique is better vs when Shotokan technique is better.

No, this was not a McDojo. My Sensei flat out didn't promote anyone to brown belt unless he thought they could defeat a heavyweight attacker in a street fight.

Updates

1 y

I got all my paperworkd and tests sent to the owner, now it's up to him to clear me to join his league and fight. I'm going to hire both my old sensei, Mark and Sherry Myers, and Professor Raphael of Gracie Dojo to retrain me for the next 36 days to cut weight and polish up my skills. I'm also on a zero carbs 800 calorie per day diet from now on until I reach ideal weight.

Updates

1 y

I've managed to activate the thermogenic burning of fat via the ultra-low calorie, ultra-low carbs diet. I have already lost 7 pounds in the past 4 days, and it should melt 35 pounds off me in the next 35 days. Very good. I'm just doing moderate exercise and stretches and basic karate punches and kicks for reps, and the fat is literally melting off in sweat.

[Effably]

As far as experience goes you're definitely on the lower end. No real other way around that.

As for age? 42 is not really going to be that bad. Sure, you might react a smidgeon slower but ultimately not pivotal. What will come in mattering more when we discuss age is recovery.

As the "ideak age" I can be up 48 hours. Be dead drunk throughout. Have nothing to eat. Sleep in a random bathtub and then wake up, have breakfast and I'm back to normal. Physical peak.
At 42? It wouldn't be rare if you wake up frowning because your back decided today isn't the day.
And that is the actual age problem you will face. In a singular fight I don't think you're any worse. Its the things before and after.

As for how you will actually measure up? You'll know that best. It won't be hard to get a few sparring sessions and feel yourself out.

In the end I'd probably do it. We're not built to be broken by a single fight or two and it should be interesting for you. So why not?

[Wade12345]

Brief synopsis of Gracie Dojo training. My old sensei's stand-up and clinch techniques work, but admittedly back then we didn't do ground game enough. I tended to lose tonight when starting in the ground positions, but win or draw in standing positions.

[Anonymous]

I can’t predict how far you can get in MMA, as there are many factors that can influence your success, including your physical abilities, mental toughness, and dedication to training. However, it's great that you have experience and training in various martial arts, as this can be a valuable foundation for MMA.

It's important to remember that MMA is a highly competitive and physically demanding sport, and that success in MMA requires a combination of skill, strategy, and physical fitness. It's also important to train safely and avoid pushing your body beyond its limits.

Ultimately, your success in MMA will depend on your dedication, hard work, and willingness to learn and improve. Good luck with your phone interview with the local MMA league, and remember to always train safely and responsibly.

[exitseven]

I don't really know that much about it. I do know that you should really be competing with yourself to be the best version of yourself and not trying to prove how tough you are beating up a 20 year old kid.

[Iron_Man]

Are you wanting to fight fights or just work out and sparr

[Wade12345]

both. I want a real fight and especially want them on tape so I can show somebody that I can still kick a 20 year old's ass.