Should i try and go pro?

Question

i am a 3 time golden gloves champion 3 for 3 and i have done this TKO MMA tournament 2 times and taken first both times. i have had 8 amatuer MMA fights and i am undefeated i want to go pro i wrestled all through high school and was a 2 time state champ i am 5'10 and weigh 155 how should i go about doing this

Answer 1

yes

Answer 2

Go for it!

Answer 3

sure have fun with it see where it takes you and good luck

Answer 4

if you can take the abuse go for it. Remember when you get older it's gets harder so do it now while your in your prime; unless you want to continue with the armatures.

Answer 5

If you want to get better, than go for it. I think that your "resume" is good enough for me. I do not wrestle, but am a Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. I think that you should go pro, considering everything you have won. Just make sure you practice hard and stay in shape: when that's gone, you're done for.

Answer 6

I would consider contacting one of the promoters or fighters in the WEC or other similar organization.  The states are starting to get involved in regulating all this to some extent so a lot may depend on that as well.  In Illinois and Missouri for instance you can not turn pro in MMA unless you have three certified amateur fights much like kickboxing which requires six certified amateur fights before they will issue you a pro license.  Not only that but not all states require a license per say although that is rapidly changing.  Going pro would be the next logical step if you want to fight and compete at a higher level.  While the money you make will not be very great fighters don't fight because of the money.  They fight because they want to!  The hours spent training, the wear and tear on your body, and pain and discomfort really make it a lousy job if you just consider it from a money standpoint and hours put in.  So while turning pro I would encourage you to continue with some kind of working and job as well as your education.  That way you will have those things to rely on long after your fighting days are done.

Answer 7

Try out for the Ultimate Fighter Reality Show. Those guys all make it big.... if theyre any good.