UFC fighter. How?

Barak · 06-15-2007, 07:30 AM

I've always been a fan of UFC and MMA, K-1 and the like.

Recently, My want to be a UFC fighter has been interesting, I've started taking multiple martial arts classes. My teacher knows my intentions and wants me to push further.

I was wondering if anyone knew how to get into this sort of thing?
Is there some way to sign up for "The Ultimate Fighter" TV thing? what do i have to do?

And if theres any req. i think i meet them :-P im 6 foot 3, and 195 lbs mostly muscle.

Just lookin for some help guys! thanks!

SpydersByte · 06-15-2007, 08:52 AM

How do you get in?

Well... your gonna have to start with taking me down.

Good luck.

SacredTbag · 06-15-2007, 08:58 AM

hmm, my gf has a friend that's into that kind of thing. she does female MMA in Arkansas i think. i know we've got a small league here in town too, but i only know someone that knows someone else that's in it.

actually i think Maria (gf's friend) is supposed to be visiting this weekend. i could ask her some about it then. i can get you a link to her myspace if you want to get in touch with her and ask her yourself.

wolan9004 · 06-15-2007, 10:11 AM

I have a friend that fights in the ufc but not the one that is on the tv

illustrious · 06-15-2007, 10:17 AM

First off, what classes are you taking? As in what style and what instructors and what dojo names.
I can almost tell you right there if you would make it anywhere.

Burtram · 06-15-2007, 03:01 PM

you should probably just start in a k1 tourny. i have a friend who is a muay-tai fighter, he says k1 has a lot of local tournaments that you can do to help build your record, and if you are good enough, ufc might notice, might not who knows.

**GuNk** · 06-15-2007, 03:03 PM

Yeahd, I'd say definently start small with tournies and just rise the ranks...

ckyuv · 06-15-2007, 04:24 PM

isnt the ultimate fighter light weights? or do they have more weight classes on that show cause everyone on there is small as hell

Burtram · 06-15-2007, 04:47 PM

they range from light weight all the way up to heavy weight, i do not know if they have super heavy weight like pride/k1

Barak · 06-16-2007, 08:37 AM

Well theres a dojo in town called the three winds dojo. from him im taking tai chi, Kung fu, Jujitsu... Theres a guy new tot own opening a dojo soon, hes training Gracie Jujitsu im going to go take that... And My cousin may be movig into town soon and he will be teaching me sambo.

Other then that whati've alrdy taken is just Karate, and very little capoeira.

but im entirely flexible and can lift alot of weight. i prefer grappling to striking, but i can strike fairly decently.

So hows that illustrious? :P

illustrious · 06-16-2007, 11:15 AM

Three winds... where do you live I know that dojo.
and gracie barr.
yeah. his classes are pretty good.
I was just making sure you aren't taking any von "smelling" classes (ATA Take-my-doh.. errr. i mean... taekwando...).
I love grappling myself but only train religiously in japanese sword.

Barak · 06-16-2007, 11:40 AM

I live in Independence Missouri.

illustrious · 06-16-2007, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Barak

I live in Independence Missouri.

ok... hmm I know I have heard that dojo name before.
Ill get back to you on that.

Burtram · 06-16-2007, 01:37 PM

heh, gracies.... i just saw royce gracie fight kazushi sakuraba (the gracie hunter) live at the LA Coliseum and gracie won by decision. the only thing i don't like about the gracies, is their attitude...

Barak · 06-16-2007, 08:11 PM

Well the style is undeniable... just wait like 2 years until someone just tear sup gracie (Another gracie killer) ad has his own fighitng style.. noone will give a damn about gracie jiu jitsu :-P