There are people that born to be a fighter, there are some that is not fit on that kind of field and such must be a disadvantage.
But, there is no hard in trying, it's better to fail than not doing at all.
So, if you are interested to venture on that kind of combat sports, then start your training and practice now by involving yourself on some legit MMA gym with good trainer / instructor on, the one that will guide you according to what they know.
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