Posted by seanfu
If you're such a good Thai boxer I say go for the wrestling.
In the cage most fighters aren't talented in standup. If you learn BJJ and focus on ground defense then I think it's likely you could end up as that guy who wins decisions against everyone but can't beat any good powerhouse wrestlers.
Sub defense with high focus on wrestling and cage tactics.
It will probably be way easier if you can find an organization that still uses a ring because that tends to even things out between standup, wrestling, and BJJ.
We all have seen a lot of fights here, so we know that a lot of talented standup fighters basically give up the takedown, you learn how to not give up the takedown, you win.
This is all of coarse in my oppinion. But just watch the videos of standup fighters and look for their holes.
Good luck. Edit: I know the place is absolutely loaded but I don't think you can really go wrong with Militech. Team Quest might not be bad if you can get in.
Posted by WhiteWidow
Posted by seanfu
If you're such a good Thai boxer I say go for the wrestling.
In the cage most fighters aren't talented in standup. If you learn BJJ and focus on ground defense then I think it's likely you could end up as that guy who wins decisions against everyone but can't beat any good powerhouse wrestlers.
Sub defense with high focus on wrestling and cage tactics.
It will probably be way easier if you can find an organization that still uses a ring because that tends to even things out between standup, wrestling, and BJJ.
We all have seen a lot of fights here, so we know that a lot of talented standup fighters basically give up the takedown, you learn how to not give up the takedown, you win.
This is all of coarse in my oppinion. But just watch the videos of standup fighters and look for their holes.
Good luck. Edit: I know the place is absolutely loaded but I don't think you can really go wrong with Militech. Team Quest might not be bad if you can get in.
yeah MMA is way different than thai boxing for sure, i might keep at it just to keep my standup crisp until fully rounded off in all areas so i dont lose my standup
ive been watching kickboxing / thai matches since i was 5 and MMA since i was 13 so yeah i understand that not all standup fighters do the greatest in MMA but ive been practicing alot of takedown defense, submission offense and defense and feel that with a little more training i will neutralize and sweep / capitalize on wrestlers, i strength train and grapple to round up these days grappling in turn makes my standup better as does cutting about 15 pounds, i weight 200 walking weight
im avid at working at everything and i appreciate the advice, to work on the wrestling / takedown defense and some camps, i now live close to team quest actually so working with hendo and them cant hurt, im working toward my BJJ purple belt soon so i feel by the time i get into amatuer or pro MMA i'll have a black belt
oh yeah and the ring vs cage thing, its funny ive been training in a cage lately and ever since then ive been hooked on the cage even tho the ring is my forte, i think you might be right about finding a ring at first but i hope to make it just at natural in a ring
Posted by WhiteWidow
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Posted by Omega
Posted by WhiteWidow
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24? Would you like to be a little more truthful about your record and experience then?
Posted by Omega
No, I think you're looking at my statement all wrong hence your PM to me:
"dont call me out as a liar, show some respect please, all i wanted was some advice not someone insulting me because im 24"
I didn't call you a liar. I said would you like to be more truthful. In other words, according to what you would like me to believe, is that in 9 years since you were 15 years old you've had 28 pro and am fights with 21 KO's, a blue belt in BJJ and you're coming on a fantasy mma site asking for advice on how to become a mma fighter. I know you didn't say pro or am but if you're going to have a record this is what you base your record off of.
I do not buy it.
You need to be more truthful. I personally am not part of the mutual appreciation society. I've fought pro and coach a professional and amateur team in Kickboxing and mma. Sorry if your story comes off a bit exaggerated.
Posted by WhiteWidow
Posted by Omega
No, I think you're looking at my statement all wrong hence your PM to me:
"dont call me out as a liar, show some respect please, all i wanted was some advice not someone insulting me because im 24"
I didn't call you a liar. I said would you like to be more truthful. In other words, according to what you would like me to believe, is that in 9 years since you were 15 years old you've had 28 pro and am fights with 21 KO's, a blue belt in BJJ and you're coming on a fantasy mma site asking for advice on how to become a mma fighter. I know you didn't say pro or am but if you're going to have a record this is what you base your record off of.
I do not buy it.
You need to be more truthful. I personally am not part of the mutual appreciation society. I've fought pro and coach a professional and amateur team in Kickboxing and mma. Sorry if your story comes off a bit exaggerated.
i dont have to "show my cahones" for you or anyone else if you havnt got anything nice to say dont say anything at all, and dont call me a liar again, ive never lied in my life, your an incredibly rude human being, you should just not reply if you dont buy something, am i right? see i already proved you as a rude individual because you keep calling me a liar in few words dont insult my intelligence with your misdirected hostility im above that sir... so what your saying is i have to send you my credentials? this is ridiculous you need a lesson in manners
Posted by Omega
Cahones? Did I ever say you had to show "Cahones" which I believe is spelled Cajones.
Why are you so defensive kid?
Never called you a liar. I said it was hard for me to believe that you have a pro/am record in such little time. I don't buy it without proof.
Manners? Would you like me to use the word please?
Bottom line is if you don't want to be forth coming then that's up to you. I call them how I see them. At 27-1 with 21 KO's and a blue belt in BJJ you should be a huge catch for any team to bring you in.
So...got any videos of your fights?
Sent by WhiteWidow
i never said pro, its amatuer muay thai man, im not the one acting like a kid and yes you are calling me a liar by saying "why dont you be honest about experience" thats insulting do you not understand?
i did all i could to be nice i dont see your line between acting like a kid and an adult, that does not give you the right to say that and call me kid, when i act nicely about being insulted, ya know.
all i wanted was some pointers on what i should work for MMA and not some wannabe know it all talking down to me with hostility, please show respect i didnt do anything wrong, this is seriously getting stupid. if you have nothing nice to say why dont you just swallow your pride and be quiet im not a liar and am not the one acting childish and you know it
Posted by Omega
BTW I just checked your IP. You're nowhere near a Team Quest camp unless you do a lot of moving around.
Posted by Omega
BTW I just checked your IP. You're nowhere near a Team Quest camp unless you do a lot of moving around.
Posted by GoldenJonas
Posted by Omega
BTW I just checked your IP. You're nowhere near a Team Quest camp unless you do a lot of moving around.
Where did it come up at?...I would look myself but I have NO IDEA how.
Posted by Rush
Oooh, this thread got interesting.![]()

Posted by CactusBob
I thought it was interesting from the first post.
I'll leave him alone, I figure everyone has already covered what needs to be addressed. A good read though.
Posted by Omega
Sent by WhiteWidow
i never said pro, its amatuer muay thai man, im not the one acting like a kid and yes you are calling me a liar by saying "why dont you be honest about experience" thats insulting do you not understand?
i did all i could to be nice i dont see your line between acting like a kid and an adult, that does not give you the right to say that and call me kid, when i act nicely about being insulted, ya know.
all i wanted was some pointers on what i should work for MMA and not some wannabe know it all talking down to me with hostility, please show respect i didnt do anything wrong, this is seriously getting stupid. if you have nothing nice to say why dont you just swallow your pride and be quiet im not a liar and am not the one acting childish and you know it
Thanks for the PM.
Ironic and hypocritical of you. Swallow my pride? Look in the mirror. Now, I'm calling you a liar. I don't believe you. You live in the Temecula area according to the information you've presented to me.
Definition of a wannabe is a person who wants to do something but doesn't. I've fought professionally. You can find my record. I have a mma team and kickboxing team, 3 of them are fighting in Vegas in 2 weeks. I'm living it.
You say you've fought amateur, produce your license. Send it to me in a pdf.
BTW I just checked your IP. You're nowhere near a Team Quest camp unless you do a lot of moving around.
Posted by Omega
Post # 3 kid. And I Quote:
"im avid at working at everything and i appreciate the advice, to work on the wrestling / takedown defense and some camps, i now live close to team quest actually so working with hendo and them cant hurt, im working toward my BJJ purple belt soon so i feel by the time i get into amatuer or pro MMA i'll have a black belt"
You're a liar kid. You've been caught. Now go home and cry to your mom.
BTW we're talking about you on bullshido too.
http://www.bullshido.net/forums/showthread.php?t=67799
bring it on bro this is now hilarious
Posted by WhiteWidow
you really dont have much to do huh, i live nowhere near that your a spiteful child with nothing else to do but try to make me sound bad because you disagree, i dont really care man, you have now turned a simple request into a hilarious thing....what else you got? you havnt even come close, i'm waiting bro, talk all the smack you want where you at? whos the child here? thats what i thought
Posted by Omega
Posted by WhiteWidow
you really dont have much to do huh, i live nowhere near that your a spiteful child with nothing else to do but try to make me sound bad because you disagree, i dont really care man, you have now turned a simple request into a hilarious thing....what else you got? you havnt even come close, i'm waiting bro, talk all the smack you want where you at? whos the child here? thats what i thought
I do believe I'm the one using proper grammar.