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What’s it like to be a regional fighter? How can you transition to the big show? How does that compare to the UFC?
Host Roberto Diaz continues his discussion with co-host Joe Soto about the ups and downs of being a fighter.
Highlights of this Episode:
- Joe’s transition from being a wrestler to going into MMA
- Joe’s first fight came about because of his coach’s connections with
promoters; after multiple wins, he was approached by a manager and
got a Bellator contract - He could not make a living off it initially; needed to have a job or
support from friends, family, and sponsors - Friends and family, not fans, made up the biggest portion of the
audience - Larger events attracted more people and unfamiliar faces, but that
didn’t affect Joe’s fighting - Joe’s pay and perks increased significantly as he did more fights and
signed with various organizations - How shape and size of cage affects Joe’s fighting and movements
- After losing a match, suffering an injury, and losing again, Joe was
released, won fights, got a new manager, and ended up in the UFC - Organizations usually pay for medical costs for injuries that occur
during fights - USADA’s random urine and blood testing process for fighters
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