Competition tips

[andrewyao]

First check out these threads:

www.mma.tv/tuf/index.cfm?ac=ListMessages&PID=1&TID=681336&FID=11&pc=12

onthemat.com/articles/Gumby_Column__So_you_wanna_compete_08_18_2005.html

Other stuff:

Bring something to do. It never starts on time.

Bring sandals that are easy to slip on if you can. Your matches will be barefoot but you don't want to be walking around barefoot the whole time.

Bring a big bottle of water. You can probably refill it from a water fountain there. Bring some granola bars or fruit or something because food and bottled water will be expensive there.

Always warm up before your matches. This means breaking a light sweat, not just stretching. When you're warm you will have better wind, and will also be less prone to injuries.

Go to sleep early the night before. Try to get 8 hours if you can.

[Quantum Jim]

From: CockneyBlue

OK, here's my limited take on it.

Bring - as much fight clothing as possible, you want to make sure everyone knows you are doing the comp as warm up for Pride or UFC

Aim to arrive about 4 hrs after the scheduled weigh in time. 5 if the comp is run by Brazilians.

While you are waiting for the match to start, warm up by shadow boxing throwing elaborate punch and kick combos.

You need a full set of really expensive supplements and nutritional drinks. A combination of cost and long complex words should guide you.

Training running up to a comp should consist of working really complex takedowns and flying armbars etc

Fight strategy should be, neck wrestle for 3 mins, jump guard then stall aiming to win on an advantage by going for a really weak armbar from guard attempt in the dieing seconds.

The rest of the day should be spent talking about the dodgy reffing decision from the ref who is the instructor of the guy who beat you. (source)