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The Pro Fighter's Path: My Journey to Build India's Next Champion

byManas DaimaryTraining at 3 Dojang MMA studios across Guwahati and BongaigaonStarts from₹1,200 per month (billed quarterly or yearly)View full gallery

Getting from amateur mats to the pro cage isn't magic, it's brutal consistency. Here is how my team at Dojang tackles international camps, high-stakes fight preparation, and the real-world grit it takes to turn a dream into a pro career.

This is a full fight day vlog from Aaru To 2. You see the lazy morning, the pre-fight rituals, and the action in the cage. We had a tough loss and a huge knockout win. This is the reality of the fight game, the highs and the lows, all in one night.

37 days after a tough loss in Road to UFC, we came back for a huge fight in Shillong. People told me not to take this fight, but I believed in my fighter Nazaret, and he proved everyone wrong. This is how we respond to setbacks.

A look into a fight night at Atutu. I break down how we analyze opponents and how MMA fights are judged on damage, aggression, and control. You can see my fighter Mohan, a former kickboxer, successfully transition his skills to MMA and secure the win.

This is the story of Nazaret, one of my proudest moments as a coach. I found him working at a hotel for just food and accommodation, all while chasing his dream. Seeing him sign a contract with MFN shows what happens when talent meets relentless hard work.

Our first international camp in Thailand was a huge learning experience. We trained at the best gyms like Bangtao and Phuket Grappling Academy, sparring with world-class partners. This is how we identify our weaknesses and level up for the international stage.

A vlog from our Bangkok trip where my fighters competed in a Muay Thai event. It shows the reality of international competition, including questionable refereeing and dealing with a loss. But we stick together, learn from it, and have some fun along the way.

After seeing an Indian fighter lose in the UFC, it's clear we need more international experience. To bridge the gap between the Indian and UFC levels, we need to take tough fights and train in international camps. That's why I'm sponsoring Nazaret for a fight camp in Thailand.

A look at a fight win in Nagaland. I break down my fighter Asa's performance, highlighting her improved takedowns, cage work, and how she listened to my corner advice. A good fighter is one who can adapt their game plan mid-fight.

The reality of a weight cut. This was a tough one in Nagaland where the official scale was off, and we missed weight despite being on target on our own scale. It's a lesson in being prepared for anything on the road.

A huge win for us in Mumbai. My fighter Nazaret represented India against Afghanistan and got the finish. Taking our fighters to the biggest stages and bringing home the win is what we work for every single day. This is the journey.

About The Pro Fighter's Path

The journey from amateur to pro isn't just about throwing hands, it's about the math of the weight cut and the logistics of the fight camp. When we take a fighter to a venue like MFN or an international camp in Thailand, I’m not just their coach, I’m their manager, travel planner, and corner support. You’ll see that process here: the real-time adjustments we make in the cage, how we manage pre-fight injuries, and the hard truth about why some fighters succeed where others plateau.

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Manas Daimary

Training at 3 Dojang MMA studios across Guwahati and BongaigaonStarts from ₹1,200 per month (billed quarterly or yearly)

I’m Manas, and Dojang is the gym I built from a balcony with eight students. My life revolves around one mission: creating world-class fighters from India who aren't just participating, but dominating on the global stage.

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