Ultimate fighters Chuck Liddell and Randy Couture all started somewhere, so if you are an aspiring professional fighter looking to break into the big leagues, appearing on The Ultimate Fighter is one way to get yourself noticed. To compete for a chance at your big break in the mixed martial arts world, read on to find out how to become a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter.

• Make sure you qualify to compete, including having an existing professional MMA record

• Complete the application fully and be honest

• Make sure your video contains an interview and fight footage

• Be prepared for the battle

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The popular mixed martial arts reality show The Ultimate Fighter takes lesser-known professional fighters and connects them with experienced UFC fighters. To find those good men who will compete in the octagon for a chance at a six-figure UFC contract, producers have each prospective fighter complete an application and send in a video or attend an open casting call.

While many average Joes would love to have the chance to fight their idols, only those currently fighting professionally will be considered. Additionally, there's a bit of fine print that may prevent some prospective fighters from competing on the show.

1. Fighters must be 21 years of age or olderhttp://video.ufc.tv/TUF11/TUF11Application09-29.pdf
2. Fighters must have a professional fight recordhttp://video.ufc.tv/TUF11/TUF11Application09-29.pdf
3. Fighters must be legally permitted to live and work in the United Stateshttp://video.ufc.tv/TUF11/TUF11Application09-29.pdf
4. Fighters may have to meet specific weight requirements per the producers needs

As with any television show, the producers want to know everything about you and your past. To get into these details, they require all prospective fighters to complete an application and release forms.

1. Visit the SPIKE TV website to download and print the application
2. Complete each question honestly and print legibly with dark-colored ink
3. Read and sign that you agree to the release forms

The Ultimate Fighter will test people physically like never before. To see what they are working with, producers ask those interested to send in a video.

1. Videos should contain fight footage and at least two minutes of an interview about yourselfhttp://video.ufc.tv/TUF11/TUF11Application09-29.pdf
2. Videos must be submitted in DVD format onlyhttp://video.ufc.tv/TUF11/TUF11Application09-29.pdf
3. Send your completed application, a photo and your DVD to:
   • The Ultimate Fighter
   • 13351-D Riverside Dr #437
   • Sherman Oaks, California 91423http://video.ufc.tv/TUF11/TUF11Application09-29.pdf

In addition to accepting applications and videos, in preparation for each season the producers will hold open casting calls for potential fighters.

1. Check the SPIKE TV website for dates, times and locations of casting calls
2. Arrive early and plan for a long dayhttp://mmamania.com/2009/09/30/the-ultimate-fighter-tuf-11-open-casting-call-from-spike-tv-and-ufc-in-los-angeles-on-oct-6/
3. Prepare to grapple and kit pads, so dress accordingly and bring your gearhttp://mmamania.com/2009/09/30/the-ultimate-fighter-tuf-11-open-casting-call-from-spike-tv-and-ufc-in-los-angeles-on-oct-6/