how to become a ufc fighter

thekazzmeister [OP]: Newbie; May 17, 2010; 83 posts; 14 upvotes

Dec 3rd, 2011 10:38 am

degree needed to become a UFC fighter?

ive always wanted to be a UFC fighter. i have a 93 entrance average, all university courses. what degree should i pursue?

Dec 3rd, 2011 10:41 am

zero_: Deal Addict; Jul 30, 2003; 1956 posts; 348 upvotes; Toronto

Dec 3rd, 2011 10:41 am

i would say business/marketing related degree

Dec 3rd, 2011 11:45 am

Brokenstylus: Newbie; Apr 24, 2009; 80 posts; 6 upvotes; Vancouver

Dec 3rd, 2011 11:45 am

Master Degree in Hard Knocks.
It also helps if you have a black belt in some martial art.

Dec 3rd, 2011 12:07 pm

OpportunityChaos: Sr. Member; Sep 13, 2008; 712 posts; 39 upvotes; Toronto

Dec 3rd, 2011 12:07 pm

you'd probably want a 2nd degree black belt in karate.

Dec 3rd, 2011 12:10 pm

Jimboski: Deal Expert; May 8, 2009; 49872 posts; 6188 upvotes; Toronto

Dec 3rd, 2011 12:10 pm

I don't think you would need much of a degree to become a fighter. Plus I think you would need a background of some sort of wrestling/boxing during HS and what not Lol.

I don't know how old you are but I would think you're too old to be starting now!

Dec 3rd, 2011 12:15 pm

awsometruth: Member; Nov 20, 2011; 275 posts; 178 upvotes; NORTH YORK

Dec 3rd, 2011 12:15 pm

well you cant just get into UFC with a piece of paper. You gotta build your reputation and background by fighting in independent fight club. Its not just any ham n eggers can get into the UFC. Otherwise the line would be huge.

Lesnar didnt get into the UFC with a peice of paper. He got in because of his recognized career in WWE and became champ less than a year.

Dec 3rd, 2011 3:57 pm

Warped: Deal Addict; Jul 21, 2005; 1258 posts; 335 upvotes

Dec 3rd, 2011 3:57 pm

PHD degree in Mathematics/Physics.
Arm yourself with these 2 degrees so that you can calculate the speed and force (in newtons of course) of the punches that you will need to K.O your opponent based on his weight and environment.
You could also calculate the varying degrees of how to punch the guy to inflict the most damage (legally in UFC).

Plus while in a fight you could quickly measure/calculate when, where and how your opponent may attack you. Thus knowing the potential consequences at each second and angle can help you calculate your counter attacks by knowing what angles you need to be to setup your winning blow.

You would be known as "The Doc"; Commentators will say "Oh Sh*t the doc is in!" when you K.O someone. Life is set.

Dec 3rd, 2011 5:12 pm

coriolis: Deal Expert; May 22, 2005; 20315 posts; 5755 upvotes; GTA

Dec 3rd, 2011 5:12 pm

Warped wrote: ↑PHD degree in Mathematics/Physics.
Arm yourself with these 2 degrees so that you can calculate the speed and force (in newtons of course) of the punches that you will need to K.O your opponent based on his weight and environment.
You could also calculate the varying degrees of how to punch the guy to inflict the most damage (legally in UFC).

Plus while in a fight you could quickly measure/calculate when, where and how your opponent may attack you. Thus knowing the potential consequences at each second and angle can help you calculate your counter attacks by knowing what angles you need to be to setup your winning blow.

You would be known as "The Doc"; Commentators will say "Oh Sh*t the doc is in!" when you K.O someone. Life is set.

+1. Take notes at every match, draw diagrams, make charts and scare the crap out of your opponents by stating facts like I know where 34.76 % of your kicks will land, which gives me 68.3334% chance to block, resulting and an opportunity window of 1.33 seconds to counter-attack, of which has 38.666667% chance to land, during the fight.

Dec 3rd, 2011 7:57 pm

TodayHello: Deal Fanatic; Dec 8, 2007; 5179 posts; 1406 upvotes

Dec 3rd, 2011 7:57 pm

well there are a lot of ways to go about this, I mean from one side of it you can get a degree in phys ed because it makes sense that you know all of the part of the body and how anatomy and physiology works not only for your own training but also to help you in the ring with your fights like where to hit other guys for the most maximum amount of damagfe and pressure points and other stuff like how to breathe (or disrupt breathing!) in certain ways to be the most effective - that would definitely be the best degree to get and also youll be around a lot of other like minded people who you can even train with and things like that which is like networking of sorts but with people who know things and study the same subject matter and who will be helpful to a fighter in the future (like doctors, and physios, and masage therapists, etc. which are all professionals that come out of the phys ed programs at most univerisities) - but on the other side of it you have to think OK well maybe if all these people are dsoing phys ed to become fighters do you really want to take the same path with a lot of competition??? doesnt it make more sense to take the path of least resistence like guys who want to become lawyers they dont take astrophysiucs in there undergrad you know what I mean? They take stuff like communications or social sciences or philosophy or engineering ...... easy stuff they can totoally ace because they make themselves the biggest fish in a small pond and get noticed and that leads to bigger and better things down the road. .... so take that into consideration as well because you want to be the best and have the best chances at the end of the day if you plan on going all the way and makiong the millions of diollars these guys make on a regular basis - it just isnt given you have to earn it and definitely the best way to get there is to do the absolute best in school

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Dec 3rd, 2011 8:55 pm

Needinghelp: Banned; Jul 6, 2009; 1267 posts; 25 upvotes

Dec 3rd, 2011 8:55 pm

You have been trolled... Trollololololol

I submiited my app with considerable experience in Muay Thai but haven't heard back yet.

Anyone know how long the Hiring Managers take to.get back.to you?

Dec 4th, 2011 9:34 am

flagred123: Member; Dec 20, 2009; 400 posts; 173 upvotes; Toronto

Dec 4th, 2011 9:34 am

A tattoo on your forehead.

Dec 4th, 2011 12:05 pm

boredsilly: Deal Addict; May 24, 2010; 1034 posts; 152 upvotes

Dec 4th, 2011 12:05 pm

degree in biology so you know where to hit a guy so he buckles

degree in psychology so you can smack talk better to get into your opponents head

Dec 4th, 2011 12:35 pm

coolmike41: Banned; May 9, 2009; 21 posts; 2 upvotes; Windsor

Dec 4th, 2011 12:35 pm

also try going for a degree in engineering so you get used to torture and pain so when you get hit it wont hurt since you're numb to pain

Dec 4th, 2011 1:06 pm

GWK: Member; Jul 3, 2011; 201 posts; 25 upvotes

Dec 4th, 2011 1:06 pm

Most UFC fighters have a Masters in stupidity...

Dec 4th, 2011 9:20 pm

NuclearBlast: Deal Addict; Jun 12, 2007; 1010 posts; 240 upvotes; GTA

Dec 4th, 2011 9:20 pm

thekazzmeister wrote: ↑ive always wanted to be a UFC fighter. i have a 93 entrance average, all university courses. what degree should i pursue?

Any degree from Badass University of Asswhooping based in Hard Knocks, Alabama will suffice.

Dec 5th, 2011 2:05 pm

j0nny: Member; Dec 29, 2008; 484 posts; 24 upvotes

Dec 5th, 2011 2:05 pm

Theoretical Physics, maybe paired with an Engineering degree. Invent time travel, go back in time and train your younger self a la karate kid. But that would create a paradox and end the universe... but then you would be champion of the universe via technical knockout. So yea, do that.

Dec 5th, 2011 3:05 pm

Milfman: Deal Addict; Feb 25, 2009; 1009 posts; 65 upvotes

Dec 5th, 2011 3:05 pm

thekazzmeister wrote: ↑ive always wanted to be a UFC fighter. i have a 93 entrance average, all university courses. what degree should i pursue?

Dec 5th, 2011 5:15 pm

fenrus: Deal Addict; Oct 16, 2006; 1042 posts; 4 upvotes

Dec 5th, 2011 5:15 pm

Not sure if serious, but a Kinesiology degree would be helpful as you would have more knowledge of anatomy and weak points. You'll also gain more knowledge in rehabbing yourself when you inevitably get yourself injured. Psychology can also help in either prepping yourself mentally or trash talking and throwing your opponent off his game.

Dec 9th, 2011 12:50 am

Sanyo: Deal Guru; Feb 9, 2009; 11653 posts; 10171 upvotes

Dec 9th, 2011 12:50 am

Who needs a degree? Just go kick some ass and take names!

Dec 9th, 2011 10:02 am

jabmalassie: Jr. Member; Jan 14, 2011; 105 posts; 4 upvotes

Dec 9th, 2011 10:02 am

Just saw Matt Mitrione from Ultimate Fighter. I was at the mall and took a shortcut throughe Boston Pizza. Big guy.