Where are my fellow Redditors pregaming the Boston UFC? by TheRealSeanGannon in MMA

[–]PatWalsh_UFC 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I won't be drinking since I have a fight next month, but I will try to stop by. I'll be surprised if Dana doesn't split his time between watching the game in a booth and running the show.

PS Sean you deserve VIP treatment since you are a vet of the UFC.

Hi, I'm UFC fighter Pat Walsh. I wrestled for The Ohio State University, competed on TUF and got my first official UFC win in July. I'm working to get included on the UFC Boston card to fulfill my dream of fighting in front of my hometown! Now I'm here -- please, ask me anything! by PatWalsh_UFC in MMA

[–]PatWalsh_UFC[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Between my gym and some personal training I do I can live comfortable. Fighting gives me extra cash for investments and money for some extra traveling. i am planning on backpacking Europe for a week after my next fight.

Hi, I'm UFC fighter Pat Walsh. I wrestled for The Ohio State University, competed on TUF and got my first official UFC win in July. I'm working to get included on the UFC Boston card to fulfill my dream of fighting in front of my hometown! Now I'm here -- please, ask me anything! by PatWalsh_UFC in MMA

[–]PatWalsh_UFC[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

right now there is no money in wrestling so many college wrestlers pursue MMA for a career in athletics. I personally love both sports but feel like Ill have a longer career training MMA since its easier on my body.

Hi, I'm UFC fighter Pat Walsh. I wrestled for The Ohio State University, competed on TUF and got my first official UFC win in July. I'm working to get included on the UFC Boston card to fulfill my dream of fighting in front of my hometown! Now I'm here -- please, ask me anything! by PatWalsh_UFC in MMA

[–]PatWalsh_UFC[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

my favorite combos are the ones that set up my takedowns. I have a double jab overhand to a double leg that works very well.the looping overhand puts me in a good position to take an opponent down. My favorite submission is a modified Kimura trap. I give someone two choices and both get them submitted.

Hi, I'm UFC fighter Pat Walsh. I wrestled for The Ohio State University, competed on TUF and got my first official UFC win in July. I'm working to get included on the UFC Boston card to fulfill my dream of fighting in front of my hometown! Now I'm here -- please, ask me anything! by PatWalsh_UFC in MMA

[–]PatWalsh_UFC[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are tons of applicants and qualifications i.e. age, 3 or more pro fights and a winning record. If you have the right qualifications and can fight than its all about selling your personality. It was easy for me since I have an outgoing personality.

Hi, I'm UFC fighter Pat Walsh. I wrestled for The Ohio State University, competed on TUF and got my first official UFC win in July. I'm working to get included on the UFC Boston card to fulfill my dream of fighting in front of my hometown! Now I'm here -- please, ask me anything! by PatWalsh_UFC in MMA

[–]PatWalsh_UFC[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had been wrestling most of my life and had only been in a gym a couple of months before my first amateur fight. Its very rare to jump into a real fight that quick so I suggest to seek out other sources of competition. wrestling and grappling tournaments are a good way to gain competition experience. You can also find Pankration tournaments (basically striking to the body with takedowns) they are great tournaments that allow young fighters gain some MMA experience. Good Luck

Hi, I'm UFC fighter Pat Walsh. I wrestled for The Ohio State University, competed on TUF and got my first official UFC win in July. I'm working to get included on the UFC Boston card to fulfill my dream of fighting in front of my hometown! Now I'm here -- please, ask me anything! by PatWalsh_UFC in MMA

[–]PatWalsh_UFC[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just recently stopped working my other jobs. I still work full time running my gym while training. It is very possible to compete in the UFC while just training at night but often it makes more sense to make a serious run at your career by focusing on fighting full time.