I am 15 years old and live in miami, Fl i weigh in at 138 how can i start my way to a ufc fighting career?

Question

i am taking classes in muay-thai, jiu jitsu, boxing, close quarters combat, and many others blended together in one dojo.

Answer 1

This is NOT an easy path, in order to have an UFC career you'd get the crap beaten out of you, as UFC is for the elite MMA fighters in the U.S. In order to get to that level you have to train your standing and ground game, as you are doing now. The level you achieve will be measured as you compete, wether or not your are getting results. As you progress, you should cross-train at different dojos to make your style less predictable and more versatile. The next stop is local MMA shows, you'd want to create a record by fighting at local shows. There are always fights in FL and GA, this is how you can get your name out there. Once you turn pro. things get harder, as you'll compete against veteran, tough-as-nails fighters who want the same thing as you (an UFC career), if you perform well as a professional MMA fighter and have a good record, then you have a chance to talk to Dana White, provided you have a good agent to back you up. A good chance is to be a replacement for an injured fighter who is already on a fight card. If you are lucky enough to be a last min. replacement you get a contract based on your experience and negotiation skills (usually 3-4 fights). How your perform at those fights will extent or end your contract. Good luck! as far as what training to do you are on the right path. What I would suggest in order to make it more complete is wrestling (to add to your jiu-jitsu), and boxing (to complete your muay thai).

Answer 2

Join your school wrestling team ASAP. For striking train Muay Thai, American Kickboxing, and Boxing. Avoid Tae Kwon Do, Karate, Kung Fu, and other ineffective traditional martial arts. For the ground keep training Jiu Jitsu. For the person that said you won't be able to ko anyone, that is just ridiculous. Kid Yamamoto is a very proficient striker and he fights at 143 lbs. With all of that said the most important thing you can do is to join your wrestling team, that provides the foundation required to make it to the top levels (even if you find that isn't your specialty).

Answer 3

Okay. Here's my tip for all the people that ask me this question both online and in my dojo. If a pro MMA career is your goal, train smart and stay healthy. You MUST fight. But you must fight in open forums with refs, judges, etc. Do not fight underground fights i.e. in someone's backyard, someone's garage, etc. You need the respect and visibility of the open community i.e. in front of possible promotors not your "buddies". And have film your fights. These are your "tryouts" to send to places like the UFC. You're record is one thing but it doesn't tell if you are an exciting fighter. These organizations want fighters that will fill seats. Hence the reason to fight in open forums and have them videotaped. Think about it.

Answer 4

Well, the first thing you're gonna have to do is wait until you're 18 urs old, because since you're still a minor, they won't consider you for professional fighting (but this is good news for you because you can focus on your training until then).

after you've turned 18, make sure you set yourself up with an MMA gym (a legit gym of course), then go to the local fight venues and qualify to get yourself some fights under your belt (make sure that they are SANCTIONED FIGHTS though) because you need sanctioned fights for them to count as an official fight record.

it would also help to have someone video some of your fights as added proof of your participation in MMA competitions. you can even turn them in so the fight coordinators can see you in action.

hopefully with an impressive enough fight record, you'll be able to get into a feeder league, which if you can rise through he ranks there, you'll get enough exposure to get into the UFC if it's one of the leagues that're sanctioned through the UFC.

good luck and keep training.

Answer 5

I had the Exact height and Weight when i was your age . I think its perfect , dont be concerned about your weight When you get older your weight will rise :) now im 17 6 ft 1 and 155 lbs

Answer 6

You sound like you'd be in a jujitsu fighting frame. Enroll in a gym that has jujitsu or taekwondo. Use your quickness and work on moves to make the opponent tap out. Obviously, you aren't going to knock anyone out, but you can get them in holds and wear them down by being in better shape.

Answer 7

Yeah Matt Hughes wrestled in high school at 148. I would suggest adding high school wrestling to your training. High school wrestling is good for strength building.

Answer 8

Work hard in your training, lift weights, and when you turn eighteen start entering amateur events. If you are good some one will eventually ask you to join.

Answer 9

First, only practice as many disciplines as you can
realistically expect yourself to master.

Once you are a master, get yourself an agent.
After all -- business is business!

Answer 10

maybe this is because I'm a girl, but why would you want to?
Don't get me wrong......study martial arts, absolutely! Its just the ufc I don't get.....