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kn · 02-19-2017, 01:40 AM

Another question for the veterans...

I see fighter MMA records being reported as, for example, 16-4, but only 2-0 in the UFC, or fighter's making their UFC debut in the prelims on Fight Night.

1) What counts as an MMA fight? Bellator? One Championship? TUF? Other international competitions?

2) How does one "qualify" for the UFC? Is it strictly Dana White's preference?

I'm guessing no one makes their professional debut in the UFC and you need to prove you're already a good fighter before the UFC takes a look at you.

02-19-2017, 01:40 AM	#1266
kn #1 Goaltender Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Calgary Exp:	Another question for the veterans... I see fighter MMA records being reported as, for example, 16-4, but only 2-0 in the UFC, or fighter's making their UFC debut in the prelims on Fight Night. 1) What counts as an MMA fight? Bellator? One Championship? TUF? Other international competitions? 2) How does one "qualify" for the UFC? Is it strictly Dana White's preference? I'm guessing no one makes their professional debut in the UFC and you need to prove you're already a good fighter before the UFC takes a look at you.