There are well-documented pros and cons to being a contracted Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter, from the monetary gains and fame that come with a spot on the promotion’s roster to sponsorship limitations and strict United States Anti-Doping Agency demands. However, many observers may overlook the value of the of the UFC’s most recent addition to its list of perks: access to the state-of-the-art UFC Performance Institute.
MMA media often reference UFC stars turning to the facility to prepare for upcoming bouts, sometimes glossing over the fact that they did so instead of training at their home gyms.