How do fighters get into the UFC?

The UFC doesn’t have a rookie league, but it does have a couple of feeder leagues. These are MMA organizations that have partnered with the UFC and the UFC will, in turn, hire fighters who’ve fought in those organizations. If you want to be noticed by the UFC, then fighting in a feeder league is a good bet.

How do I join MMA fighting?

Join a tournament after at least six months of consistent training. Once you’ve practiced long and hard, you’ll be ready to enter the cage. There are many cage fighting tournaments across the world. Trainers at your local MMA gym should be able to direct you to tournaments that are appropriate for your skill level.

How much do beginner UFC fighters make?

Lowest Tier: from $10,000 to $30,000 per fight. This is a type of contract that most new fighters get when they sign with the UFC. Middle Tier: from $80,000 to $250,000 per fight.

How do you become a UFC fighter?

Now onto the next step, becoming a UFC fighter. The first step of course to becoming a UFC fighter is to turn professional and get a fight booked. Your manager or trainer should be the one finding and booking you fights unless you somehow learn how to do that yourself.

Is there a path to make it to UFC?

If you do, there is actually a path to make it to the UFC. Even though professional MMA is a new sport, it’s also one of the fastest growing sports in the world, so people are starting to figure out how to get to the top of the MMA heap.

How do I become a professional mixed martial artist?

Attend UFC fights and make contacts in the sport, join message boards and participate as much as you can in the community. If you want to become a professional mixed martial artist, you’ve got to make your life revolve around the sport. Tapology and Fight Network are popular resources for fighters and fans of MMA.

How do you get a UFC contract after only one fight?

Once you’re there, you can get a UFC contract after only one fight if you win decisively (KO, TKO, submission) or if you impress White with something else. Fighters like Johnny Walker got into the UFC through the Contender Series and quickly made a name for themselves. It’s worth a shot at applying, at least.