start fighting at 40?

[BisonTyson]

yep do it. At worst you're going to get a lof of experience, or at least valuable experience. For those that say you will get seriously hurt, how many fighters in the world actually get seriously hurt? Ever? How many fighters have been seriously hurt having an amateur fight? The chances are seriously minute.

40 isn't old if you have taken care of yourself. I've got friends that have fought at 40 and beaten the shit out of men half their age, or not far off it. Anyone should do it who wants to while they have the opportunity.

Frank Grillo's 57 and he could fuck up guys in their 20's. Fact. And yes no shit there's levels and levels to not just the fight game but sport in general. And life.

 

[BisonTyson]

Screw the negativity, bro. If you want to try it, do it. Of course you can get hurt, everyone knows that. It will be amateur MMA; there's WAY more dangerous things you do on a daily basis.

I'd heavily emphasize grappling and cardio. Unless you're familiar with combat sports and competition your first go-round will be sloppy, any plan most likely forgotten, and gassed way quicker than you thought possible.

Wise words.