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I’m 15 years old. Is it too late to start MMA?

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No! It's great to start as a teen since you'll have time to build your strength and skill. It helps if you have an athletic background or strength training, but you're young enough to build a foundation from scratch.

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I'm 15 years old and want to become a UFC fighter by 25. I don't have a lot of money, so I can't afford to go to the gym. What do I do?

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Build up your fitness with functional training and calisthenics. Find shadowboxing routines online to develop your skills or contact a local gym and ask if you can work/clean there in exchange for membership.

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Can I start MMA in another country but still represent my home country?

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Yes! Plenty of MMA fighters compete in a different country while representing their home nation. For instance, former UFC champ Conor McGregor competes in the U.S. but represents Ireland.

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Can I use capoeira as my only fighting style?

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Capoeira will give you a solid background in speed and the basics of combat sports, but you might want to pick up a more grappling-intensive style to add to it like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or wrestling.

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Can I come to the USA and join any MMA gym there?

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Yes, if you're from a foreign country and can afford to move to the US, you should be allowed to join any gym accepting new clients. Just make sure you have the required visas if you're going to stay and work in the US.

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Where can I find sponsors?

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Start small by contacting local businesses either in-person or on social media. At fights, go up to promoters and sponsors to introduce yourself with a brief pitch about your fight record and audience.

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How do I get the attention of the UFC?

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Create as close to an undefeated record as possible and build a large following on social media. Network with prominent trainers, other fighters, and gyms to try and find connections to UFC scouts.

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I'm a teenager from India. How do I become a UFC fighter?

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First of all, you have to start going to the gym and get fit. Then find a fighting club near you and join.

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As far as I know, there is no good MMA gym in my country. How can I start?

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The best way to start in MMA is to find a coach that is willing to work you through the small leagues of MMA. The best way to do this is to find local gyms that work with MMA and try a few of them. Eventually, you will fall in love with one of the gyms, and if you are lucky, you will be recognized as a good fighter and invited to a larger MMA association.

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