Beyond Depressed

[Star-Lord]

Last night after one of the worst days I've had at work I got a message from the matchmaker of FCF saying that the owner canceled the event. I messaged him asking for an explanation, only to be greeted by a call from the owner. The owner stated that 3/4 of the card pulled out and he was left with 4 fights including mine. He thanked me for pushing the event so hard and being such a professional, stating he really enjoyed working with me. He promised me the main event spot against my current opponent on their March 21st card and then promised me a spot defending the belt on a card in June in Sarasota where I live and train. I was sad, angry, but thankful for his praises and all that good shit. THEN the matchmaker got back to me saying that the owner pulled it because he didn't have enough time to push the event and would lose money. When I told him what the owner told me, he laughed and said that he had 11 fights ready to go for Friday.

Last night I was so beyond pissed off. I wanted to scream and punch shit, but instead I ate a baconater from Wendy's and half a mango key-lime pie lol. Today I'm just depressed beyond all reason. I put so much into this fight, had the champ pull out on me, scrambled for an opponent, and pushed through it all to only have the event canceled with two days to go, mid weight cut I might add.

Now I'm sitting here trying to figure out what to do. Part of me feels like I should fight for FCF on March 21st because I owe it to Dominic, but I also feel pissed off and like I can't trust the promotion. I want to compete in the UAEJJF US Pro Open on Feb 28th in BJJ but I don't feel like paying $150 for one match ( only one guy in my bracket). I think I'm just going to get a cabin in Blue Ridge, Georgia and get drunk this weekend. I put so much into this, had my best friend of 7 years stop talking to me, didn't get to put all my effort into my students, and all the blood, sweat, and hard work I put into training I know isn't wasted because I'm 10X better than when I got into camp, but I feel like it was all for nothing.

What do you guys think I should do?

 

[Star-Lord]

 

[Wild]

Wow Josh, that is brutal. Really sorry to hear this, and I feel for you my man. I know that you were working your ass off for this moment, and to have it taken away must be hell. As far as advice, I couldn't even begin to offer any, because I don't have the slightest idea what being a fighter is like from an emotional and physical standpoint. All that I and the community can do, is offer you any support you need...financially or otherwise. If you need anything (including money), don't hesitate to ask...I'm sure there are many here that are willing to help.

All you can do is think of your goals, and what it will take to attain them. You're young, and have a bright future ahead of you. There's going to be bumps in the road, and unfortunately this is one of them but probably not the last. Take a short hiatus...eat like shit, have a couple of beers, and enjoy life outside of fighting for a few days. Then get back on the horse and keep riding.

All the best.

 

[ThatOneDude]

Man really sorry to hear that, especially being given the run around.

 

[Zeph]

Damn that sucks man. Definitely a time to get drunk with some friends.

 

[Wild]

Josh - Another member and I have been talking about rounding up enough money to pay your entry into the UAEJJF US Pro Open on Feb 28th. Our way of sponsoring you for the event. Maybe get an MMA Community t-shirt made up for you as well. If this is something that interests you, let me know and I will get the ball rolling. Consider it our way of supporting a fellow brother.

 

[Star-Lord]

I really appreciate that guys, but it's not necessary. I'd rather you guys take that money and get a bunch of MMA Community t-shirts made up for everyone or reinvest it in the site. I'm sure there's someone who could use that money better than I can!

 

[Morpheushasleftthebuilding]

Last night after one of the worst days I've had at work I got a message from the matchmaker of FCF saying that the owner canceled the event. I messaged him asking for an explanation, only to be greeted by a call from the owner. The owner stated that 3/4 of the card pulled out and he was left with 4 fights including mine. He thanked me for pushing the event so hard and being such a professional, stating he really enjoyed working with me. He promised me the main event spot against my current opponent on their March 21st card and then promised me a spot defending the belt on a card in June in Sarasota where I live and train. I was sad, angry, but thankful for his praises and all that good shit. THEN the matchmaker got back to me saying that the owner pulled it because he didn't have enough time to push the event and would lose money. When I told him what the owner told me, he laughed and said that he had 11 fights ready to go for Friday.

Last night I was so beyond pissed off. I wanted to scream and punch shit, but instead I ate a baconater from Wendy's and half a mango key-lime pie lol. Today I'm just depressed beyond all reason. I put so much into this fight, had the champ pull out on me, scrambled for an opponent, and pushed through it all to only have the event canceled with two days to go, mid weight cut I might add.

Now I'm sitting here trying to figure out what to do. Part of me feels like I should fight for FCF on March 21st because I owe it to Dominic, but I also feel pissed off and like I can't trust the promotion. I want to compete in the UAEJJF US Pro Open on Feb 28th in BJJ but I don't feel like paying $150 for one match ( only one guy in my bracket). I think I'm just going to get a cabin in Blue Ridge, Georgia and get drunk this weekend. I put so much into this, had my best friend of 7 years stop talking to me, didn't get to put all my effort into my students, and all the blood, sweat, and hard work I put into training I know isn't wasted because I'm 10X better than when I got into camp, but I feel like it was all for nothing.

What do you guys think I should do?

try to get the promises made by the owner on paper and the next time record the call with the owner and/or other promotors.

 

[Star-Lord]

try to get the promises made by the owner on paper and the next time record the call with the owner and/or other promotors.

Only problem with that is in FL the AC is practically non-existent and can't hand out suspensions and honestly it's pretty corrupt. So I'm not sure what good that would do me since there's no money changing hands

 

[seekntruth]

Damn man, sorry to hear. Don't let the obstacles derail you from your big picture. Stay Positive! :hug:


and on a side note....why are so many shady people drawn to MMA promotion? So he was going to lose money by putting on the event....big deal, that's part of the game. He should have known this sooner than two days out. Whatever happened to the love of the sport being the driving factor?

 

[seekntruth]

Josh - Another member and I have been talking about rounding up enough money to pay your entry into the UAEJJF US Pro Open on Feb 28th. Our way of sponsoring you for the event. Maybe get an MMA Community t-shirt made up for you as well. If this is something that interests you, let me know and I will get the ball rolling. Consider it our way of supporting a fellow brother.

You're a good man brother :notworthy:

 

[Wild]

I really appreciate that guys, but it's not necessary. I'd rather you guys take that money and get a bunch of MMA Community t-shirts made up for everyone or reinvest it in the site. I'm sure there's someone who could use that money better than I can!

Offer stands sir, so let us know if you change your mind. We WILL sponsor you in the future though regardless.

 

[La Paix]

Only problem with that is in FL the AC is practically non-existent and can't hand out suspensions and honestly it's pretty corrupt. So I'm not sure what good that would do me since there's no money changing hands

Josh what was the final decision you made about potentially moving to Canada? I can't remember the details but you had a thread going on the UG I replied to and never followed up.

 

[Star-Lord]

Damn man, sorry to hear. Don't let the obstacles derail you from your big picture. Stay Positive! :hug:


and on a side note....why are so many shady people drawn to MMA promotion? So he was going to lose money by putting on the event....big deal, that's part of the game. He should have known this sooner than two days out. Whatever happened to the love of the sport being the driving factor?

Thanks man, yea these guys seemed a lot more professional than the last promotion I fought for so I figured they were good to go. Idk Florida is a fucked up place, it takes me two hands to count how many people have backed out on me and I'm only going into my 4th fight. The AC isn't much of a governing body so they have 3rd parties sanctioning the events and I'm buddy buddy with the chick who runs the biggest one that sanctions all my fights so I figured I wouldn't be prone to this shit any more lol

 

[Star-Lord]

Offer stands sir, so let us know if you change your mind. We WILL sponsor you in the future though regardless.

I appreciate it man, I'll be making the X with my fists after every fight. (I'm assuming that's our hand sign since it's in our logo)

 

[Star-Lord]

Josh what was the final decision you made about potentially moving to Canada? I can't remember the details but you had a thread going on the UG I replied to and never followed up.

My dad is still all strung out on coke so I figured may as well stay here make some money and wait it out a little bit. I'm really interested to see if Tim Hauge opens ATT Edmonton I'd be interested in heading over there. Until then I'm in Florida, which I'm not complaining about, but I do feel like I need a change.

 

[Wild]

I appreciate it man, I'll be making the X with my fists after every fight. (I'm assuming that's our hand sign since it's in our logo)

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[ECC170]

Star I hate this fir you man...cut weight and all that..Honestly if i were you and the owner v was that shady bout his reasoning for cancelling I wouldn't fight for his show..hate for you to do this all over to be let down again..Promoters usually some of the sneakiest ppl there are...Ive had my fair share...Actually me and Woodley had a promoter pull this shit on us back in the day...told us both our opponents backed out and we agreed to fight eachother (even though we had trained together)..then come to find out he puled the event because he didnt meet his pre determined quota on ticket sales...dumb bastard fkd himself because he disnt figure in the 200 plus tickets me and t wood had sold...Yea I was gonna fight Woodley when he only 3 fights into his career..but he isnt your typical pro lol..I was in great as shape and 22 years young and we would have put on a hell of a show...

 

[dacofty]

I wild, I like that idea of yours, if you take donations let me know, Id be happy to contribute. Star, that is a decision you will have to sit and think on, I am not sure I would trust that owner any longer. He sorta sounds like a mini dana, and if thats the case then he will continue to dick you around. I hope it all works out.

 

[Star-Lord]

Yea I don't want to trust the guy, I think I'm going back to fighting on a cage in an ice rink lol

 

[dacofty]

Well sometimes the smallest things lead to the biggest rewards.

 

[La Paix]

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Lets be careful we don't steal the X from The Pit as in Chuck Liddel. Here's how to say "community" in american sign language, looks like your wiping your hands which could be cheeky after a win....

[video]http://www.handspeak.com/word/c/community.mp4[/video]

 

[Star-Lord]

Lets be careful we don't steal the X from The Pit as in Chuck Liddel. Here's how to say "community" in american sign language, looks like your wiping your hands which could be cheeky after a win....

[video]http://www.handspeak.com/word/c/community.mp4[/video]

Yea it's similar but The Pit was a fist and the hang tight Hawai symbol because he did Hawaian Kempo I believe

I do like the ASL Community sign too

 

[D241]

Why'd your best friend of 7 years stop talking to you?

Sorry for your situation. It could be worse. You could be me wishing I was you and wishing I had the chance to pursue a dream and have a fight canceled instead of just sacrificing my life for my sons.

 

[La Paix]

Why'd your best friend of 7 years stop talking to you?

Sorry for your situation. It could be worse. You could be me wishing I was you and wishing I had the chance to pursue a dream and have a fight canceled instead of just sacrificing my life for my sons.

Deep son, I like this.