A rant about a terrible tournament, scummy promoter, and my own failures

**Lysol** · Posted On: 5/17/2010 10:49am

Well...at least you didn't attempt to cut to the non-existant 145lb division.

**strikistanian** · Posted On: 5/17/2010 2:44pm

Couldn't have even if I wanted to. Getting sick has really fucked up my weight. As a matter of fact, I have a Muay Thai match in two weeks, and I've got like 10 days to lose 7 pounds.

**Lysol** · Posted On: 5/17/2010 2:59pm

Ouch. Good luck with that, man. Let us know how you do.

**strikistanian** · Posted On: 5/17/2010 3:37pm

Thanks, will do!

***WhiteShark*** · Posted On: 5/17/2010 3:52pm

7 pounds in 10 days is easy. Read the grapplearts article on cutting.

**Sley** · Posted On: 5/17/2010 10:00pm

Originally Posted by strikistanian

What's C3?

Also, there is one moment that I am proud of. When I was warming up with R, the state champ wrestler, we started rolling fairly competitively. During the standup, I actually managed to land a takedown on him (something that's very rare for me). I went for an uchi mata, which took him off balance, but didn't drop him. Just before he could regain footing, I swept his other foot right out from under him. That totally made my day.

Corral Combat Classic

I looked it up, its a Indiana Chicago thing. About on par with NAGA on quality, not close to as big, only around 500 guys at max ever come.

Just so you can learn about Chicago tournaments :happy8:: http://c3fighter.com/home2.htm

**strikistanian** · Posted On: 5/17/2010 10:29pm

Originally Posted by WhiteShark

7 pounds in 10 days is easy. Read the grapplearts article on cutting.

Yeah, I know I shouldn't be worrying as much as I am. I've lost more than that in ten days before, but I usually start dieting pretty far out. I'm wicked nervous right now, because every day counts.

Also, thanks, that's a good idea. That article is really good, and I'll definitely reference it to do the sodium+gallon of water a day thing.

Out of curiosity, how much weight do you cut for your fights, and whats the most that you've cut?

Originally Posted by Sley

Corral Combat Classic

I looked it up, its a Indiana Chicago thing. About on par with NAGA on quality, not close to as big, only around 500 guys at max ever come.

Just so you can learn about Chicago tournaments :happy8:: http://c3fighter.com/home2.htm

Thanks man. I'll def keep that in mind if I'm ever out there.

**Mr.Miyagi** · Posted On: 5/18/2010 2:02am

Ah, wow dude, that sucks. My coach, Matt Cooper, has had a rant on the infinitemma forums about this issue: promoters for money (who cut corners), and promoters for the love of the sport (hopefully make some money, but don't cut corners).

I think it's starting to be a big issue. http://infinitemma.com/index.php/for...wthread/14751/