My second MMA fight this Friday

[Snail Shell]

For those who didn't know (most everyone), occasionally to keep fit, I train in competitive Mixed Martial Arts (also known as cage fighting, similar to UFC stuff). I've never thought much of it as a career until this past summer when I had my first real fight. I swore I'd look into more serious training before I got into the cage again.

Such was the case until I got a call to take a fight on short notice this past weekend, when they made me an offer I just couldn't refuse. Oops.

This coming Friday night, I'll be making my second trip to the cage in an independent league (so no, it won't be on Pay Per View or anything). Once again, I'll be against a guy whose specialty is stand-up (muay thai kickboxing), whereas my specialty is submission wrestling. The plan is to get him down and beat the crap out of him or make him submit before he breaks my face. Sounds simple enough, right?

Wish me luck, or failing that, wish that my bruises, cuts, stitches, bumps and other injuries heal before NEST in two weeks. Cheers!

Snail Shell

 

[BigNorm]

*thinks John Claude Van Damme vs. E. Honda (steet fighter)*

or i could be wrong...

win the belt for me, Snaily!

 

[rajee]

Snail Shell, Good Luck.

What background training do you have? Wrestling?
Martial Arts? 😀

 

[Snail Shell]

Thanks guys. It means a lot!

BigNorm - No belt, but the purse for winning will cover my trip to NEST, so here's hoping i win. 🙂

Rajee - Wrestling with various submission holds/locks. Little, if any striking. Plan is to get him down and submit him.

Anyways, back to the gym for me. See you in the hospital!

Snail Shell

 

[Senshi1]

Best of luck, SS! 😀

 

[PGSegal]

Best of luck, man!! Not on pay per view today, but who knows what the future holds. If I ever get to travel, I'll check one of these events out. I'll have to travel...they're illegal in VA.

 

[Random_noob86]

Snail shell, I bet I could take you on in a fight anyday. And I would so totally win. *grabs my gamecube controller* I must warn you. I am fully trained in the art of pressing random buttons on a game controller and performing specials with my best character. Let's do this.

...Oh you meant you fight in real life to keep fit! Well...I can still fight you...umm...*looks at my 1 pound dumbbells and stuffed animals which I use to spar with* On second thought... 😛

Good luck, SS! 😀

 

[Snail Shell]

Well Noob, I'd love to have at it on a 'Cube, but first things first. Let's keep my wrists from dissolving from blocking all his shots. We'll have to get together and do this at some point.

And incidently, if you want some low-impact striking exercises besides boxing with a stuffed animal, try throwing some punches and kicks in a swimming pool. Works for me. 🙂

Snail Shell

 

[AphxA1]

Good luck with your fight buddy. I think cage fighting is awesome sport. Its great to watch UFC and how physical the sport is.