Someone posted this list of things it takes to become a "UFC Fighter" on a question I was just reading
Let me list some of them for you:
1) Training 5-6 days a week, twice or even three times a day
2) No time for socializing with your outside friends.
3) Lots of potential and current pro fighters gave up college to pursue fighting full time. Are you prepared to make this your full time job?
4) Expect to get many injuries, including but not limited to head trauma, concussions, back pain, shoulder pain, torn ACL, knee injuries, fatigue, cauliflower ear, skin diseases, broken nose, bruises, cuts, loss of vision (depends how many times you get hit directly in the eye or forehead throughout your fighting career)
5) It is best to stay single if you are a fighter to avoid distractions. No romantic relationships (sorry)
6) Strict diet. No fast food, restaurants, and such
Is all this actually true? especially #5 when there's countless guys in the sport who are married with families. My goal is to become a MMA fighter(and a coach after), UFC would be a dream but there's so many other promotions to fight for. I wouldn't have a problem with not making it to the UFC.
Let me list some of them for you:
1) Training 5-6 days a week, twice or even three times a day
2) No time for socializing with your outside friends.
3) Lots of potential and current pro fighters gave up college to pursue fighting full time. Are you prepared to make this your full time job?
4) Expect to get many injuries, including but not limited to head trauma, concussions, back pain, shoulder pain, torn ACL, knee injuries, fatigue, cauliflower ear, skin diseases, broken nose, bruises, cuts, loss of vision (depends how many times you get hit directly in the eye or forehead throughout your fighting career)
5) It is best to stay single if you are a fighter to avoid distractions. No romantic relationships (sorry)
6) Strict diet. No fast food, restaurants, and such
Is all this actually true? especially #5 when there's countless guys in the sport who are married with families. My goal is to become a MMA fighter(and a coach after), UFC would be a dream but there's so many other promotions to fight for. I wouldn't have a problem with not making it to the UFC.