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A title belt in the Ultimate Fighting Championship is one of the most grueling prizes a professional athlete can pursue. It takes years of discipline and training even to be signed by the organization, and once your foot is in the door, the hard work truly begins. From being an unranked prospect to a Top 15 contender, you’ll likely have to clear out most of the division before you even get a title shot … If you ever get one (ask Beneil Dariush about that).