How to Be a MMA Fighter

ByDevlynGivens

Training

• To become a MMA fighter you have to go through training

• Have to learn the fighting styles• Have to learn Takedowns• Have to learn submission holds

Fighting Styles to learn • Muay Thai• Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu• Boxing• Kickboxing• Judo• Wrestling

Why I choice this career• The reason why I choice this career because it was my dream to

compete in a tournament and be the Champion of the tournament.

• Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is an exciting, fast-paced contact sport.

Experience

• I’ve been taught Muay Thai when I was 5 years old.

• I learned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu when I was 9 years old

Salary

• The career pays $10,000 depends on if the fight is a win or a lose situation.

Skills Needed

• Find a local MMA gym. These gyms have spread across the US and the world. A good MMA gym offers jujitsu, kickboxing and wrestling. These skills are all needed to become a good MMA fighter

How to get into the UFC

• Fighting in the UFC requires years of training and fighting experience.

Backup Plans

• My backup plan would be to go to Jackson Community College (JCC) and learning to drive a Semi Truck so I can get my CDL license

• Then get a application at Meijer so I can work at the Distribution center with my Dad and drive locally

Cool Knockouts pics