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title: "MMA Career Coaching: From Amateur to Pro with Dojang"
description: "Ready to turn pro? Manas from Dojang guides amateur MMA fighters through strategic matchups, professional fight camps, and career management in Guwahati."
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last_updated: 2025-09-25
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# MMA Career Coaching: From Amateur to Pro

Tribe Verified · Cornered 500+ professional and amateur fights

By [Manas Daimary](https://mytribe.in/manas.dojang) · Training at 3 Dojang MMA studios across Guwahati and Bongaigaon · ₹7,500 per month (estimate)

Part of [Pro Fighter Coaching & Management](https://mytribe.in/manas.dojang/pro-fighter-coaching-management). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/manas.dojang/pro-fighter-coaching-management/gallery)

I don't just coach; I manage your entire fight career. From strategic matchmaking and weight cuts to cornering at events, I handle the logistics so you can focus on the fight.

## Photos and videos

- [Video: This is how you earn a spot on my fight team. We hold MMA sparring tryouts to test skill and heart. The best performers get selected for the fight camp, where they receive advanced training and sponsorship opportunities.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e9527e08-5630-4a56-8c4f-58bef91109a6)
- [Video: A behind the scenes look at the day before a fight in Pasighat. This vlog covers everything from the morning weigh-in and rehydration strategy to the pre-fight photoshoot and face-off. I manage all these details for my team.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7ba49353-77d7-4c0a-a31d-b80b501353aa)
- [Video: The reality of a brutal weight cut for Road to UFC. This was a near-death experience, but with guidance from the UFC PI and sheer determination, my fighter pushed through hell to make weight. This is the unseen battle before the fight.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/14f43f9f-4d0d-4bc0-a664-292e9e60adab)
- [Video: This was the first time we had to deal with a fighter missing weight due to a faulty scale. It's a learning experience for both the fighter and me as a coach. We accepted the fight and she still got the win.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/10d2c6fc-b0de-4caa-b733-65522d769d25)
- [Video: Day one of fight week for Atuto. This vlog shows the travel, logistics, and the beginning of the weight cut. As a manager, I handle all the arrangements so the fighters can stay focused and rest.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7b5de531-8971-4066-84d6-a3d296e4be21)
- [Video: Traveling to Mumbai for an India vs Afghanistan fight. This vlog covers the pre-fight logistics, weigh-ins, and opponent study. I ensure my fighters are fully prepared and recovered before stepping into the cage.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4c4e16ba-c5d9-47d0-8e91-0f0bcf4f0e8d)
- [Video: The start of the MFN journey. This vlog shows the final stages of the fight camp and the beginning of the weight cut for Mridul's fight in Delhi. I'll be taking you behind the scenes of a professional fight week.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1d975c1a-9f5b-41e1-9907-486d3848ceb1)
- [Video: A promo for our Dojang Fight League (DFL) Battlezone 1.0 event. We created this league to give amateur fighters a platform to showcase their skills and gain valuable cage time.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0243d581-3669-47d5-9075-82e5fb8d42cf)
- ![Entry passes for our DFL Tryout 1.0 event. We organize these events to find new talent and give our up and coming fighters a chance to compete in a professional setting.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a1c2125c-e9e4-4f8a-ad0b-d115b7c84f7c)
- ![The official fight poster for Jitul Ali's amateur flyweight bout at Nepal Warrior Championship 4. We actively seek out international opportunities for our amateur fighters to build their experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/04e47370-b766-4efc-ae0b-93c6bd2920bd)
- ![The fight poster for Dhritiraj Sarma's featherweight fight at NWC 4. This matchup was rescheduled, showing the persistence required to build a fight career. We take these opportunities to test our fighters against international talent.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f722079e-79b1-442c-b64c-16cedcc3d18d)
- ![The two different worlds of a fighter and a coach during weight cut. While my fighter is in the portable sauna, I'm on standby with the recovery meal. It's a team effort.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/21ae7548-6fc2-4583-8810-035f666da21b)

## About Building a Career: From Amateur to Pro

You bring the discipline, I bring the strategy. Most fighters fail because they don't know how to navigate the business of fighting—how to pick the right opponents, manage a dangerous weight cut, or market themselves to promoters. I handle the logistics, from cornering at events like MFN and Road to UFC to managing your diet and media, so you can focus entirely on your performance inside the cage.

I built the Dojang Fight League (DFL) because I realized Indian amateur fighters were not getting enough cage time. Fighting isn't just about throwing punches, it's about the hours spent studying tape, the grueling travel to venues in places like Pasighat or Delhi, and the mental preparation required when things go wrong—like missed weight or late-notice changes.

My job is to be the buffer between you and that chaos. When you join my fight team, we don't just do classes. We do:

- Opponent scouting: I break down video footage so you know exactly what style you're facing.
- Career mapping: We target fights that actually improve your technical skills, not just inflate your record.
- Media management: I help build your athlete profile, manage podcasts, and capture your journey so sponsors actually take notice.
- Mental conditioning: I have seen everything from fight-week anxiety to the adrenaline of a knockout. I will be in your corner, providing the same guidance I give my pro athletes.

If you are ready to take this seriously and commit to the 3-4 hours of daily grind, come train. We do not do easy fights here. We do fights that matter.

## About Manas Daimary

Manas here. I started Dojang on a balcony with 8 students, and now I am cornering fights across India. My goal is simple: I want to see an Indian fighter lift the UFC belt.

[See all of Manas Daimary's services](https://mytribe.in/manas.dojang)

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- [Inside the Fight Camp: The Daily Grind](https://mytribe.in/manas.dojang/pro-fighter-coaching-management/inside-the-fight-camp-the-daily-grind)
- [Global Fight Camps: Thailand & Beyond](https://mytribe.in/manas.dojang/pro-fighter-coaching-management/global-fight-camps-thailand-beyond)
- [The Coach's Corner: My Philosophy](https://mytribe.in/manas.dojang/pro-fighter-coaching-management/the-coach-s-corner-my-philosophy)
- [Dojang: The Brand & The Family](https://mytribe.in/manas.dojang/pro-fighter-coaching-management/dojang-the-brand-the-family)
- [Additional Media](https://mytribe.in/manas.dojang/pro-fighter-coaching-management/additional-media)

## More services by Manas Daimary

- [Strength & Conditioning](https://mytribe.in/manas.dojang/strength-conditioning)
- [Combat Sports & MMA Training](https://mytribe.in/manas.dojang/combat-sports-mma-training)

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