*Kickboxers/MMA Fighters* Quick Question

[fishkiller]

Hey yall! It's good to be back! Ok, I use to do some minor competition around Atlanta and Miami. I trained in muay thai for almost 2 years. I want to get into more serious training and competition. I'm 6'5 220 lbs, and I need to know if ANYBODY knows anybody else in the sport who might have some pointers as far as who to believe, what to expect, etc. I'm ready to start the rest of my life after being dumped out of an 8 yr relationship, and I'm going to do what I want for a while. Thanx in advance for any info.

 

[seasalt101]

my gf's brother just won the welterweight championship fight in missouri the other night in extreme fighting league i can ask him for you he also won the karate nationals in 91 or 92 he was in atlanta then his name is richard gamble you can find something on him at okfightnews.com...tobin

 

[fishkiller]

Nice! I'd appreciate that. What's his style?

 

[seasalt101]

to be honest i'm not sure some karate style of some sort (i have a hard time remembering the chinese food on the menu, and i love chinese food) but i will ask him next time he calls or is in town( he is usually here every other weekend) just so you know i did try to call him but no answer( he still might not hear to well as he got thumped in the ear and now has cauliflower ear, plus a broken nose and blackeye) if you post your e-mail i will give it to him and you can who knows maybe even become friends he's a pretty cool guy...tobin

 

[fishkiller]

campbellryan97@yahoo.com Sux about the ear, that pain aint no joke. Tell him I'd appreciate any info. Thanx!

 

[seasalt101]

tai kwon do, achito, sambo, jujitsu, and muay tai those are his styles when he gets down here he is bringing his 20lb gold belt so i'll have some pics, hope all this helps...tobin

 

[seasalt101]

you being in atlanta and all you should be able to trace his early days he fought out of atlanta search 1991 nationals...tobin

 

[reefforbrains]

How old are you?

 

[seasalt101]

is that question for me, if so i am 42 my gf is 32 and her brother is 30

 

[reefforbrains]

No you goose, your not the one trying to get serious in a fighting career. LOL
I am young and I had to hang it up. I always think about it but I know its a young mans game. I have had enough broken ribs, jaws, noses, and knuckes for this cat.
Very hard news to hear and have it sink in but if past 25 then your past the "getting serious" stage in the training game in my book. Sorry if it sounds negative.

 

[seasalt101]

no prob i was thinkin if it was meant for me at my age i'd be full of donkey donuts, i just wanted to make sure hell i don't know who drinks heavy on the boards...tobin

 

[fishkiller]

Well, I just turned 28 today. I know there are younger guys out there. I've been in good shape most of my life. Played ice hockey for 11 years aside from muay thai. If I get beat like a school girl, that's fine. It's a sport. As long as I get just a few in. Fighting is good, winning is great. You can't always win, but you can always fight.

 

[tangwhispr]

Don't believe anyone...just train and have a good time...I fought several years and at big shows, I'm friends with several UFC & WEC fighters....they are constantly let down, people promise them the world and deliver nothing...Find several schools to train at....if you train one style or one instructor you will be worthless.

 

[fishkiller]

Yeah, I've come to realize that most of these people in this sport are full of sh**. I've had some amazing offers, but I'm not willing to move anywhere else right now. Plus, they were all after my last fight in Miami. It was just a little too coincidental that all these grease-balls came to me at once, wanting to pay for my training and pay for a house in miami, and blah blah blah..... Very shady people! I just want to fight. I don't need to make money doing it. Maybe I should just keep doing what I'm doing and somebody will take me under their wing.