My semi-pro MMA debut 20 days away O_o

The IPB · 19 Nov 2009 at 11:04

Hey people, I have got my first semi-pro MMA fight coming up soon and the nerves are starting to tingle just a little bit.

I know we have boxers and thai lads etc on here, has anyone competed and have any advice?

I've competed in Judo tournies, but this involves getting punched and kicked in the head hard lol.

Any advice welcome.

It will be video'd and I'll link everyone up win,lose or draw.

The IPB · 19 Nov 2009 at 11:06

It's actually 10 days away lol, messed up the title.

The IPB · 19 Nov 2009 at 11:14

No I have done Judo for 4 years now, and have been training in Thai and Submission grappling for just over a year.

I'm not some crazy going in without knowning what I am doing.

The IPB · 19 Nov 2009 at 11:22

The rules for this fight are standing kicks and punches, no knees or elbows. On the ground no strikes to the head, which sucks as GNP is something I love and it sets up submissions.

Id rather do this though and get a feel for it before stepping up to pro rules.

As for Judo it's awesome for MMA, throws, general throw defence and balance, submissions and control on the ground due to hold downs.

The IPB · 19 Nov 2009 at 11:30

peterattheboro said:
Depending on the opponent, very useful. If semi-pro means no ground and pound and the opponent has been boxing for so many years then clearly you want to go for a takedown

I've seen people get takedowns but then they have no idea what to do next.

Just make sure you are well equipped

Yeah I will be going for the takedown and sub, my standup has come on leaps and bounds from when I started, but I will always be at home on the ground.

Training has been going excellent though and I am in the best condition of my life, so cardio shouldn't be a problem. Unless nerves get to me and I dump adrenaline, but can't stop that haha

The IPB · 19 Nov 2009 at 11:34

No it's an event called Kombat Zone, in Rochester, Kent. Is mostly a kick boxing card, but there is also knockdown Karate, white collar boxing and MMA.

The IPB · 19 Nov 2009 at 11:49

Yeah I think Thai is the base standup most people use.

The IPB · 19 Nov 2009 at 13:58

I don't know the name of the person im fighting let alone his style! All i know is he will be 63kg same as me.

One of the people from my gym fought at this promotions last event, they have people filming it and put a DVD out. I was on holiday an missed his fight but watched the DVD last night, they did a decent job of filming so I should have a decent video for you all.

The IPB · 19 Nov 2009 at 14:49

Awesome what camp you from?

The IPB · 19 Nov 2009 at 15:04

Meloco said:
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Come say hi if you see me, i'll be the one sporting many tattoos. Number 11 on my pec, doubt anyone else will have the same lol.

The IPB · 19 Nov 2009 at 18:15

Makunouchi said:
Ive got my debut boxing bout tomorrow, heh. The only advice I can give is make sure you are in the best possible physical condition you can be in when the time comes, it's the only thing that's going to give you confidence in yourself really. Give it your all in training between now and then and you will have a fight with no regrets no matter what the decision

Good luck, let us know how you get on.

The IPB · 22 Nov 2009 at 20:13

Just an update, got the name of my opponent today he is a boxer from south east london with limited ground game.

This is a good matchup for me providing I can take him down without taking too much damage.

The IPB · 23 Nov 2009 at 15:37

k.Jacko said:
I take it you can only do large joint locks? i.e arm bar, leg lock etc? No small wrist locks?
63kg, blimey that's light. Lol, can't remember when i last weighed 63kg?
No matter how fit you are groundwork is always gonna be ballbaggingly exhausting, so knuckle him first and knock the wind out his sails.
Good luck mate

Yeah no small joint manipulation, I think I can get down to 60kg for my next fight! I am only 5ft5 though.

Groundwork and clinch work are ridiculously exhausting, but him being a Boxer will find it a lot tougher as he won't be used to it.

Not long now less than a week.

The IPB · 29 Nov 2009 at 22:22

I just got back, I won in 1:36 seconds by guillotine. He landed one punch on me and he cut my nose up good with just that one.

I have 2 photos Ill scan an put up tomorrow, the video will follow as soon as I have it.

Woooooo buzzing.

The IPB · 29 Nov 2009 at 22:34

roid said:
Congratz mate!

My guess is that he shot in leaving his head out for the guillotine. Eagerly awaiting the video.

I shot in took him down, ground and pounded from side control then took mount and did more of the same. Went back to side control and baited him to get up then guillotined.

He weighed in at 69kg instead of 64kg, also the rules got changed and elbows and knees were allowed standing, and ground an pound was allowed. That was good for me though so wasn't bothered.

So buzzing.

The IPB · 29 Nov 2009 at 22:56

The IPB · 30 Nov 2009 at 08:56

I don't think he was very happy at all he only landed 1 punch, did cut my nose with it though and I can feel it today.

I really can't wait to see the DVD, I can't really remember exactly how it all went down to much adrenaline.

The IPB · 30 Nov 2009 at 12:57

I am small yeah haha.

It wasn't on at all really and we are going to speak to him about it, I wanted the rules it was changed too anyway. But had been training using the stated rules so was a bit messed up, but hey I got the win.

The IPB · 30 Nov 2009 at 13:15

It may take a while as I have to wait for them to release the DVD as it's properly recorded, but once I have it i'll put my fight up.

My bird did try and record it but she was jumping around and screaming so much it's a bit too blair witch.

The IPB · 10 Dec 2009 at 23:20

Still waiting on my DVD to come through! But I have the date set for my next fight February 28th, I'm dropping down to 61kg for this one so need to get on the diet from now, xmas is going to be haaarrrrddd.