How do I learn how to train to be a ufc fighter?

by MasterBlaster on May 14, 2010

I am a begginer and would like to know where we begin.

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Matt A May 14, 2010 at 18:08

hey, well first off you need to join an mma (mixed martial arts) club, class, group, ect…. Then get into amature cage fighting. After you have half a dozen or so fights done, you send tapes of your fights into the UFC headquarters. Its alot of work to even get close to UFC.

Frank the tank May 14, 2010 at 18:27

There are camps (Gracie, MIletich, Lion’s den, and many more) , but they can be expensive.

UFC is currently the biggest promoter of MMA (mixed martial arts) events, and to get there is no easy task.

First you need to do well at lother MMA shows (have a good professional record), for the UFC to consider signing a contract for you to fight for them (yes, a contract, it’s like a job).

In order to do well at MMA events you must be properly trained, both stand-up and grappling, here are some suggestions:

stand up: muay thai, boxing, san shou, kickboxing.

grappling: brazilian jiu-jitsu (bjj), wrestling, judo, sambo (sambo also has stand-up).

You must learn at least one of each (stand up and grappling), the most common ones are muay thai, bjj , and wrestling.

One you learn those I recommend you participate at local shows, once you turn pro you’ll face tougher competition. If you have a good record then you could negotiate a good contract with the UFC (a good manager helps).

I hope this information helps

good luck!

Beatchanter May 14, 2010 at 18:38

I would start by working toward a blackbelt. If you master a style, it will be easier to compete. If you are a green belt in 3 or 4 styles, you’ll likely get your butt kicked. So, you’ll chooose a style of Karate, Judo or a Jujitsu, or Kickboxing style and train very hard to master that style. Then, when you’re a blackbelt, you’ll suppliment your style with something complimentary. If it’s a striking style, you’ll then suppliment with a grappling style. (Judo, Jujitsu, Aikido, Wrestling etc) If it’s a Wrestling style, you’ll suppliment with a striking style. (Boxing, Karate, Kickboxing) When you have a mastery of one style, and a working knowledge of another, you’ll have the chance to be a good MMA fighter.

j v May 14, 2010 at 19:33

Matthew,

The very best place to start is by attending some “smokers”. Smokers are unofficial, unsanctioned events for beginners. This is where MMA fighters get their start. Fighters at this level are big on bravado and lacking in skills. If you watch the UFC and think you want to do that you must realize that you first have to pay your dues at the lower level.

UFC fighters have honed their offensive and defensive skills to perfection so this level of competition is not a good representation of what you will face as a beginner. There is a lot more damage inflicted and received at the lower levels simply because of the lack of experience and skills of the fighters at that level.

After you have seen the “reality” of what it takes to make it to the higher levels – What you will have to endure, then if you still want to give it a go, email me and I will be glad to share more advice with you.

Peter Dragon May 14, 2010 at 19:34

go to gay bars and pick fights with the biggest guys there.

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