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Hey guys, just wanted to fill the 10th Planet fam in on what's been going on lately. Yesterday I was offered a Main Card fight on AXS TV for the XFC against UFC Vet Ryan Thomas. It's a high caliber fight, and also the first big opportunity I've been offered at my actual weight class. (170) - Still up in there about it given the date & purse.
Just wondering what everyone thought. Anyone ever train with him? Seen him work live? Any insight would be helpful.
Ryan Thomas (17-7 MMA)
Sherdog Report: http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Ryan-Thomas-20224
2nd to Last Fight: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60ZyXBCGOq8
3rd to Last Fight: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSxhh5Ro0Gg
NoGi Jiu-Jitsu: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YywhmuMxvhs
General YouTube Search: http://www.youtube.com/results?searc...be.BjDAzSi-EHc
Who's your MMA coach? Are you entirely out there by yourself? If so, speak to your "sponsored instructor" for your hotbox and see if he has any incite. These types of decisions need to be made between a fighter and a coach that personally knows his ability's and what he's ready for.
Awesome opportunity :-)
I'm not letting a forum decide for me lol just wanted input. With so many actively posting on here, maybe someone had trained/rolled with him in the past. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Brian Debes
Regardless what you decide, I got your back!!
Worst case scenario: you lose and gain some massive experience while learning what the next level feels like.
Do it.
Also, I believe Ryan fought Ben Askren a couple of times in Bellator. Check those videos for some scouting.
Do it man, you have just as much of a chance to win as he does!
I think you should too Sbardella. You are tearing things up right now and you only live once bro.
Def talk to ur trusted coach, ask any training partners u have who know ur game well. I would concur with Eddie and Kurzy u only live once, it could serve as a good springboard. Best wishes!!!
I hope you go for it, I know nothing about your opponent but use your skills bro.
Thought this was interesting. Didnt get past a loose new york but he is playing with rg a little bit. Looked like he maybe thought about a meathook but didnt look to comfortable going for it. Definitely a good opportunity to at least get more xfc fights if anything
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It's a televised fight and an opportunity for yourself and your gym to gain exposure :) TAKE IT!
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Originally Posted by rickdawson