But this guy is obviously trying to buy his way INTO OUR SPORT. .
DropBows,
If I may ask you to elaborate on the above comment? I say this only as an outsider looking in, I could only see him "buying his way in" if he started his own association and fought in it himself. I don't think having your own facility and offering to allow people to train there for a small fee is doing that. I do agree, however, that a fighter/trainer with credentials is a must if he looks to stay in. I will say that I have stopped by his gym, nobody was there and my phone call/PM hasn't been returned either. I hope he is just that busy!