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It can be hard for you to get noticed by MMA sponsors.

Obviously, winning is great, but aside from that, what else can you do?

To get a definitive answer, I contacted 68 popular MMA fighters and figures.

I asked each of them:

"Other than winning fights, what are the 3 best things you can do to get noticed by MMA sponsors?"

This roundup is a ton of awesomeness and isn't for the average bear.

After I wrote the article about how to get sponsored, I realized I needed to go further.

I needed to show you how to get attention from sponsors.

So this roundup is for you, my dear friends:

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Since there are so many names, I created a clickable index in the following section, and sorted it alphabetically.

Which makes it easy for you to jump to your favorite fighter like a quick-draw McGraw, or scroll down and take it all in.

I also added clickable tweets after each fighters' response.

That way you can easily tweet your favorite quotes.

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FIGHTER INDEX

How To Get Noticed By MMA Sponsors

Johny "Bigg Rigg" Hendricks

Johny "Bigg Rigg" Hendricks is an American mixed martial artist and an accomplished former collegiate wrestler . He is the current UFC Welterweight Champion . Johny can be found on Facebook , and on Twitter

If you want to get MMA sponsors you need to:

1. WIN

2. WIN

3. WIN

[Tweet ""1. Win 2. Win 3. Win" @JohnyHendricks"]

Alexander "The Mauler" Gustafsson

Alexander "The Mauler" Gustafsson is a Swedish mixed martial artist . He is currently signed with the UFC, fighting in their light heavyweight division. As of September 10th, 2014, he is the #1 contender in official UFC light heavyweight rankings. Alexander can be found at his website , and on Twitter

To get noticed by MMA sponsors you need to:

1. Perform and win your fights in an impressive manner.

2. Give proper interviews and understand the value of marketing.

3. Do a good job with current sponsors, and represent their brand so well that other sponsors notice and want to have you associated with their brand.

[Tweet ""Understand the value of marketing." @AlexTheMauler"]

Demian Maia

Demian Maia is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, currently competing with the UFC. Demian can be found at his website , and on Twitter

I would say the most important thing is to build a foundation for your career. Have patience, work hard, and surround yourself with good people.

Understand that there are no shortcuts in this business. Even if you promote yourself hard and make it work briefly, it's not gonna last and stay there if there's no foundation.

Creating relationships between you and your fan base, and having your companies and potential sponsors, involved with it is very important.

Your reputation is really all you have, and winning and conducting yourself properly will create a reputation for you, and keep it interesting to sponsors.

[Tweet ""Create relationships between you and your fan base." @demianmaia"]

Diego "The Dream" Sanchez

Diego "The Dream" Sanchez is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Lightweight division of the UFC. Sanchez has been involved in more "Fight of the Year" bouts than any other fighter in mixed martial arts. Diego can be found on Facebook , and on Twitter

To get noticed by MMA sponsors you need to win excitingly, have genuine personality, and charisma.

And of course all sponsors want something that says wow so good looks help.

[Tweet ""Win excitingly and have genuine personality." @DiegoSanchezUFC"]

Frank "Twinkle Toes" Trigg

Frank "Twinkle Toes" is an American mixed martial artist , color commentator , pro wrestler and TV host. Frank can be found at his website , and on Twitter

You need to win, talk trash, and get caught saving a drowning puppy’s life in the ocean.

[Tweet ""Talk trash and get caught saving a drowning puppy." @FRANKTRIGG"]

Ross "The Real Deal" Pearson

Ross "The Real Deal" Pearson is an English mixed martial artist currently competing in the Lightweight division of the UFC . He is most notable as the Lightweight division winner of The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom and as one of the head coaches on The Ultimate Fighter: The Smashes . Ross can be found on Facebook , and on Twitter

To get noticed by MMA Sponsors you need to fight hard, stay focused, and swing big.

[Tweet ""Fight hard, stay focused, and swing big." @RossTheRealDeal"]

Jim Miller

Jim Miller is an American mixed martial artist . He is currently a competitor in the UFC 's Lightweight division. Jim can be found at Miller Brothers Mixed Martial Arts , and on Twitter

Aside from winning, I’m still trying to figure that (how to get attention from sponsors) one out myself. I guess fight and win would be the first 2.

[Tweet ""Fight and win." @JimMiller_155"]

Cung Le

Cung Le is a Vietnamese-American mixed martial artist , actor, and former Sanshou kickboxer. Cung can be found at his website, and on Twitter.

Be in big fights on PPV, on Fox TV, and have a big following.

You must be active on social media.

[Tweet ""You must be active on social media." @CungLe185"]

Phil Baroni

Phil "New York Bad Ass" Baroni is an American professional MMA fighter who most recently competed in Bellator 's Welterweight division. Phil can be found on Instagram , and on Twitter

Simple. Beat the busta and do it in style.

Use social media to promote your sponsor.

Give good interviews that people remember, and mention your sponsors in the interview. But not like “I wanna thank my sponsors...” More like this post.

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It's funny and people notice it.

Don’t get me wrong though, the reality is I wish I accomplished half of what the Hammer has throughout his career. Half and I'd be a legend or what Eva, you know what I mean. I'm a future legend with the ladies in Tokyo and I'll leave it at that.

Also, after you win you get maybe 2 minutes of mic time. You got to get noticed and put a stamp on your victory so that's a huge and a great moment. If you’re wearing your sponsors t-shirt or whatever, say something memorable to get yourself and sponsors noticed. Just not directly like “I wanna thank so and so.”

Like when I fought Shamrock I said, “You’re looking scrawny ya pencil neck. You should get on some MET-Rx.” I was sponsored by MET-Rx.

Also, when sponsored by TrimSpa I had 2 hot TrimSpa chicks walk me out. That's all that needed to be done. TrimSpa was definitely noticed, and no “thank you’s” were needed in a post-fight interview.

[Tweet ""Beat the busta and do it in style." @philbaroni"]

Roy "Big Country" Nelson

Roy "Big Country" Nelson is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He won Season 10 of Spike TV 's The Ultimate Fighter . Roy can be found at his website , and on Twitter

The best thing you can do to get sponsors is to show them why people love you and what you stand for.

You should show integrity, loyalty, and strength, which is what my sponsor’s Fear The Fighter and Lunarpages look for.

[Tweet ""Show integrity, loyalty, and strength." @roynelsonmma"]

Rick "The Horror" Story

Rick "The Horror" Story is an American mixed martial artist currently signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and is a member of the United States National Guard. Rick can be found on Facebook, and on Twitter.

It depends on what level you’re at. Easiest I guess would be to surround yourself with people who have the connections you’re looking for.

Next, obviously, is to be tough as hell and win fights. Knockouts turn heads (No pun intended).

Lastly, be someone people want to put their name on. Different personalities are more marketable, but the same goes for image as well.

Be a total package including image, ability to speak, and ability to fight.

These seem to be common sense but maybe not. This, I believe, goes for all sponsorship's though.

[Tweet ""Surround yourself with people who have connections." @Rick_Story"]

Brad "One Punch" Pickett

Brad "One Punch" Pickett is an English mixed martial artist and the former Cage Rage British Featherweight Champion. Brad can be found at his website, and on Twitter.

Personality is a must. Next is being exciting in fights and looking for the finish.

Toughness and heart are also important; you can’t give up when it gets hard.

[Tweet ""You can’t give up when it gets hard." @One_Punch"]

Tyson Griffin

Tyson Griffin is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Lightweight division. Tyson can be found on Instagram , and on Twitter

Win fights, win fights and win fights!

[Tweet ""Win fights, win fights and win fights!" @TysonGriffin"]

Sean "Big Sexy" McCorkle

Sean "Big Sexy" McCorkle is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Super Heavyweight division. Sean can be found on Facebook , and on Twitter

Nothing can be done to get sponsor attention. Nobody sponsors fighters anymore.

[Tweet ""Nobody sponsors fighters anymore." @BigSexyMcCorkle"]

Rousimar "Toquinho" Palhares

Rousimar "Toquinho" Palhares is a Brazilian mixed martial artist. He is considered to be one of the best leglock specialists in mixed martial arts. Rousimar can be found on Facebook, and on Twitter.

1. Win fights and belts, be the best fighter around.

2. Know how to communicate with the media and fans.

3. Be loyal to your fans, have as much fans as you can, because the sponsors want to communicate with your fans.

[Tweet ""Know how to communicate with the media and fans." @ToquinhoMMA"]

Ben "Killa B" Saunders‏

Ben "Killa B" Saunders‏ is an American mixed martial artist who currently fights in the Welterweight division of the UFC . He was a featured fighter on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Hughes vs. Team Serra. Ben can be found at his website, and on Twitter.

Sponsors usually look for:

1. You need to be a good and skilled fighter

2. You need to be exciting and try to build a fan base.

3. Try to fight on TV 🙂

[Tweet ""Be exciting and try to build a fan base." @bensaundersMMA"]

Jens "Lil' Evil" Pulver

Jens "Lil' Evil" Pulver is a retired American mixed martial artist, former UFC Lightweight Champion, and undefeated boxer and kickboxer. Jens can be found at his website, and on Twitter.

To get noticed by MMA sponsors, you have to stand out in the cage, for example Anthony Pettis.

You also need to stand out when out of the cage, for example Dan Hardy’s red mohawk.

You also need strong social media skills, for example Felice Herrig.

[Tweet ""You have to stand out in the cage." @jens_pulver"]

Joe "Daddy" Stevenson

Joe "Daddy" Stevenson is an American semi-retired mixed martial artist. Stevenson rose to prominence by becoming The Ultimate Fighter 2 Welterweight Tournament Winner . Joe can be found at his website , and on Twitter

Winning fights is number one.

A marketable personality is number two.

And finally, finishing fights is number three.

All of them are important to get noticed by sponsors.

[Tweet ""Winning fights is number one." @joestevenson"]

Alessio "Legionarius" Sakara

Alessio "Legionarius" Sakara is an Italian mixed martial artist, a former world junior boxing contender, and pro boxer. Alessio can be found at his website , and on Twitter

First, fight hard for the fans, always pressure your opponent, and give the fans what they want to see.

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If your fighting style is spectacular people appreciate it and start to talk about you. Sponsors know this and will start contacting you.

Be active in social networks. Fans worldwide want to know more of your life outside of fighting. This is important to branding you.

Having good management is important, and so is having a good public image.

[Tweet ""Be active in social networks." @SakaraLegio"]

Kurt "Batman" Pellegrino

Kurt "Batman" Pellegrino is an American mixed martial artist . He is currently competing in the lightweight division for Bellator MMA, and owns Pellegrino Mixed Martial Arts Academy . Kurt can be found on Twitter

The best way to get MMA sponsors to notice you? That's easy. Just keep winning and you will have the world.

[Tweet ""Keep winning and you will have the world." @kurtpellegrino"]

Nate "Rock" Quarry

Nate "Rock" Quarry" is a retired American mixed martial arts fighter who is most notable for his appearance in The Ultimate Fighter , as well as co-hosting the show MMA Uncensored Live. Nate can be found at his website , and on Twitter

Getting MMA sponsors is done by being an exciting fighter, having a personality, and having a gimmick.

[Tweet ""Have a personality, and have a gimmick." @NateRockQuarry"]

Gegard "The Dreamcatcher" Mousasi

Gegard "The Dreamcatcher" Mousasi is a Dutch mixed martial artist and kickboxer currently competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship . Gegard can be found at his website , and on Twitter

Finish your fights to get noticed by MMA sponsors.

[Tweet ""Finish your fights." @mousasi_mma"]

Jacob "Stitch" Duran

Jacob "Stitch" Duran is a cutman who works in boxing and mixed martial arts fights. He is one of the most recognizable figures in both sports. Jacob can be found at his website , and on Twitter

Sponsors look for two specific things: TV exposure, and representing their brand.

[Tweet ""TV exposure, and representing their brand." @StitchDuran"]

Eddie Alvarez

Eddie Alvarez is an American mixed martial artist . Alvarez is the two-time and former Bellator Lightweight Champion . He currently competes in the UFC . Eddie can be found via his Ealverezfight app , and on Twitter

If you want MMA sponsors it’s all about attention, attention, attention. The more you get of it, the more sponsors notice you.

Knockouts, exciting fights, and title wins will get you that attention.

[Tweet ""It’s all about attention, attention, attention." @Ealvarezfight"]

John "The Hitman" Hathaway

John "The Hitman" Hathaway is an English mixed martial artist competing in the welterweight division of the UFC. John can be found on Twitter

Win fights, have confidence, and work your abs. That's what gets sponsors to notice you.

The big belly has a niche market and Roy Nelson has it all wrapped up already.

[Tweet ""Have confidence, and work your abs." @ufcjohnhathaway"]

Dennis “Superman” Hallman

Dennis “Superman” Hallman is an American mixed martial artist with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and is the owner of Victory Athletics Combat Sports Academy. Dennis can be found on Twitter.

1. Win.

2. Be Charismatic (like Chael Sonnen).

3. Represent yourself as you would want someone else to represent you.

[Tweet ""Be Charismatic." @DennisHallman"]

Marcus "The Irish Hand Grenade" Davis

Marcus "The Irish Hand Grenade" Davis is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Welterweight division of Bellator. H e was also a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter 2. Marcus can be found at Team Irish, and on Twitter.

I think that if you can show a high level of activity on social media, and a high hit rate on your personal website, you’ll show companies that you are someone they should sponsor.

[Tweet ""Show a high level of activity on social media." @irishgrenade"]

Jay "The Thoroughbred" Hieron

Jay "The Thoroughbred" Hieron is a retired American mixed martial artist . Hieron was the final IFL Welterweight Champion , competing for the Los Angeles Anacondas. Jay can be found on Facebook, and on Twitter.

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You will get noticed by MMA sponsors when you:

1. Keep winning.

2. Have good management.

3. Network.

[Tweet ""Have good management." @Jayhieron"]

Georgi "Insane" Karakhanyan

Georgi "Insane" Karakhanyan is an Armenian mixed martial artist who competes in the featherweight division. He is the former World Series of Fighting Featherweight Champion. Georgi can be found at his website , and on Twitter

Destroy every single opponent!!! That's how you get noticed by MMA sponsors!

[Tweet ""Destroy every single opponent!!!" @georgimma"]

Jeff "Big Frog" Curran

Jeff "Big Frog" Curran is an American mixed martial artist . Jeff can be found at Team Curran , and on Twitter

Management, management, management. For example, SuckerPunch Entertainment.

[Tweet ""Management, management, management." @BigFrogBJJ"]

Matt "The Hammer" Hamill

Matt "The Hammer" Hamill is a retired American mixed martial artist and wrestler who last competed in the Light Heavyweight division of the UFC . Matt can be found at his website , and on Twitter

Have a signature personality, and fighting style, to get noticed by MMA sponsors.

[Tweet ""Have a signature personality." @Hammerufc"]

Mario Yamasaki

Mario Yamasaki is a Brazilian mixed martial arts referee licensed in many states, most recognizable from his duties with the Ultimate Fighting Championship , as well as founder and chief instructor of the Yamasaki Academy in the USA. Mario can be found on Twitter

If you want attention from MMA sponsors you have to:

1. Win fights.

2. Be on pay per view.

3. Be a good role model.

[Tweet ""Be a good role model." @yamasakimma"]

Jorge "El Conquistador" Rivera

Jorge "El Conquistador" Rivera is a retired American mixed martial artist who competed in the Middleweight division, and was featured on The Ultimate Fighter 4. Jorge can be found at the Rivera Athletic Center , and on Twitter

Your management should be responsible for getting sponsors for the team.

[Tweet ""Management should be responsible for getting sponsors." @Jorge_Conquista"]

John "The Natural" Alessio

John "The Natural" Alessio is a Canadian mixed martial artist currently competing in Bellator MMA, and is the owner of The Sweat Store. John can be found on Twitter.

Other than simply winning fights to get noticed by sponsors, one of the best ways would be interacting with fans on social media.

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If you build your social media fan base the sponsors will see that.

Also, staying out of trouble in the media and with the law is important to sponsors. Pretty much being a good role model to others.

And third, having good management can help develop good contacts with potential sponsors.

[Tweet ""Interact with fans on social media." @johnalessio79"]

Nicdali "The Night Queen" Rivera-Calanoc

Nicdali “The Night Queen” Rivera-Calanoc is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in Invicta FC. Nicdali can be found on Facebook, and Twitter.

Here's my advice:

1. Be professional. Meaning, if you say you’re going to do something for said sponsor ( DO IT)!

2. Do social media! I've gotten several different sponsors because I'm very vocal on social media.

3. Be YOU! People can tell when you are not being genuine. Play up things that are unique about you.

[Tweet ""Play up things that are unique about you." @Nicdali"]

John "Doomsday" Howard

John "Doomsday" Howard is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship . John can be found on Facebook , and on Twitter

If you want MMA sponsors to notice you, get a lot of KO’s, or be Kimbo Slice.

[Tweet ""Get a lot of KO’s." @JohnDoomsday"]

"Razor" Rob McCullough

"Razor" Rob McCullough is an American Muay Thai kickboxer, mixed martial artist, and former WEC Lightweight Champion . Rob can be found on Facebook , and on Twitter

To get sponsors just finish fights strong.

[Tweet ""Finish fights strong." @RaZoRoB"]

Sean "The Muscle Shark" Sherk

Sean "The Muscle Shark" Sherk is a retired American mixed martial artist, former UFC Lightweight Champion, and co-owner of Training Mask. Sean can be found at his website, and on Twitter.

Win, win decisively, and be exciting.

Winning a world title obviously helps too.

[Tweet ""Be exciting." @SeanSherkUFC"]

James "Lightning" Wilks

James "Lightning" Wilks is a retired English professional mixed martial artist . He was the winner of Spike TV 's The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom . James can be found at his website , and on Twitter

Win, win in style, win by KO or submission, and sponsor’s will notice you.

[Tweet ""Win in style." @lightningwilks"]

Gerald "Hurricane" Harris

Gerald "Hurricane" Harris is a retired American mixed martial artist and stand-up comedian, who formerly fought in the World Series of Fighting 's Welterweight division. He was a cast member of Spike TV 's The Ultimate Fighter 7. Gerald can be found on Facebook, and on Twitter.

The best way to get MMA sponsors is to win fights.

[Tweet ""Win fights." @GHurricane"]

Matt "The Law" Lindland

Matt "The Law" Lindland is a retired American mixed martial artist , Olympic wrestler, speaker, actor, coach, entrepreneur and politician. Matt can be found at his website , and on Twitter

All you have to do to get sponsors is win, win, win.

[Tweet ""Win, win, win." @mattlindland"]

Gilbert "The Hurricane" Yvel

Gilbert "The Hurricane" Yvel is a retired Dutch mixed martial artist associated with the Vos Gym in the Netherlands. Gilbert can be found on Facebook , and on Twitter

1. Win fights.

2. Be an exciting fighter.

3. Be a role model.

[Tweet ""Be an exciting fighter." @hurricaneyvel"]

Ricky Goodall

Ricky Goodal is a professional MMA fighter, certified nutrition coach , entrepreneur, meditation instructor, public speaker and published columnist. Ricky can be found on Twitter

Besides fighting I'm also a business graduate and entrepreneur so I've really taken this style of approach in finding sponsors and it's worked out incredibly.

In my career I've contracted at least $50,000 or more in sponsorship's and I've never been in the UFC or any major promotion.

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The idea is to offer value to the sponsors rather than expecting anything for nothing. We have to offer an equal value in promotion and exposure for their business.

It's true some sponsors just want to help but when potential sponsors see you promoting the hell out of a current sponsor they're more likely to jump in on it.

The next thing would be to be grateful for anything at all. If they offer $10 or $1000 the gratitude should be the same. Small sponsors are sometimes just a few fights away from being big sponsors.

Finally, I always suggest being creative and finding sponsors that resonate with you. If you're a vegan then it's probably not going to make much sense to get a hunting company as a sponsor.

Sponsorship's that are in alignment with who you are will become sponsors who love having you on board as much as you love having them.

[Tweet ""Offer value to the sponsors." @RickyGoodall"]

Douglas "The Phenom" Lima

Douglas "The Phenom" Lima is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in Bellator MMA where is he is the reigning Welterweight Champion, and is the former MFC Welterweight Champion. Douglas can be found at American Top Team of Gwinnett, and on Twitter.

I think social media is the best way to get noticed by sponsors. There are more people on the internet nowadays, so being active there would be the best way. Also, getting sponsors is not just about winning fights. I think the more exciting you are and the more finishes you have, the more sponsors will notice you. [Tweet ""Social media is the best way to get noticed by sponsors." @PhenomLima"]

Javier "Showtime" Vazquez

Javier "Showtime" Vazquez is a retired Cuban-American mixed martial artist, former King of the Cage Lightweight Champion, and owner of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Rancho. Javier can be found on Instagram, and on Twitter.

To get attention from sponsors you need to win, be able to talk on the mic, and always mention/praise the sponsors that you have, including wearing their gear at events.

[Tweet ""Always mention/praise the sponsors that you have." @javiershowtime"]

Brian Butler-Au

Brian Butler-Au runs SuckerPunch Entertainment and manages MMA fighters. He doesn't have a cool nickname and he doesn't wear women's sunglasses...inside...at night. Brian can be found on Twitter.

Just like Jeff Curran stated, getting sponsors is about management, management, management.

[Tweet ""Getting sponsors is about management." @BrianButler_Au"]

Josh "The People's Warrior" Burkman

Josh "The People's Warrior" Burkman is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the World Series of Fighting 's Welterweight division. Josh can be found at his website , and on Twitter

Win, understand your demographic, and build relationships. That’s how to get MMA sponsors to notice you.

[Tweet ""Build relationships." @JoshBurkman"]

Sam Wilson

Sam Wilson is one of the most respected matchmaker’s in women’s MMA today. She is also an athlete-relations representative, and sponsorship-finder. Sam has experience working with Invicta FC, Strikeforce, DEEP, KOTC, and more. Sam can be found on Facebook.

The best thing I can tell you about sponsors and fighters is that there needs to be a good relationship with the sponsor/product.

If you do not believe in the product, it will be hard for you to sell it.

There are a lot of mom and pop sponsors that will provide product in lieu of financial backing.

If you are new in the pro fight world, this is a start for a brand product for you.

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I have told fighters in the past to sell the gear for gas/gym fees. There are paying sponsors but, for females, the price is still not enough to rely on that as a sole means of income.

The bottom line is: find a product you believe in. Make sure you’re willing to do what you must in order to keep a mutually beneficial working relationship between yourself and the sponsor. And make your expectations of pay in accordance to the promotion and media coverage of the event.

One more item is to make sure there is a contract in place. It's a safeguard for payment.

[Tweet ""Find a product you believe in.""]

James "Intensity" Terry

James "Intensity" Terry is an American mixed martial artist, personal trainer at Cung Le's Mixed Martial Arts. and is a co-captain of the USH Fight Team. James can be found on Twitter.

I would have to say that making the most of your time on TV interviews is key for people to remember you. When people know you, you’re what sponsors want.

Be funny, intense or whatever comes naturally for a fighter. Just don't be boring!!

Secondly, I would suggest being flashy with your techniques, as long as they are effective.

Thirdly, being aggressive is always a fan favorite. Putting it all on the line and bringing the ruckus!!

All these are strategies a fighter can use to recruit fans and be what sponsors look for!!

[Tweet ""Make the most of your time on TV interviews." @JamesTerry_USH"]

Wilson Reis

Wilson Reis is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently competing in the UFC 's Flyweight division, and is the former EliteXC Bantamweight Champion. Wilson can be found on Facebook, and on Twitter.

To get noticed by MMA sponsors, promote yourself well, be well-spoken, and post on social media. And of course, win your fights.

[Tweet ""Promote yourself well." @wilsonreis7"]

Erik Paulson

Erik Paulson is a retired professional MMA fighter. He was the first American to win the World Light-Heavy Weight Shooto Title in Japan. You can find Erik at his website, and on Twitter.

1. Fight, win, and get a good record.

2. Get on a good show. Try to get TV time.

3. Develop your fanfare and social media to get tons of followers.

[Tweet ""Develop your fanfare and social media." @ErikPaulson"]

LC Davis

To get sponsors, promote, win, & be marketable!

[Tweet ""Promote, win, & be marketable!" @lc_davis"]

Spencer "The King" Fisher

Spencer "The King" Fisher is a semi-retired American mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the UFC 's Lightweight division. He is the owner of Team Evolution MMA . Spencer can be found on Facebook , and on Twitter

Fight with heart! People notice when you truly love what you’re doing, so be passionate about it.

You need the ability to speak with people. I would sometimes practice talking with my wife as if she was the company I was going to try to get sponsors from. There's nothing worse than being put on the spot when it comes to money and not being able to tell them why they need to sponsor you.

Be organized. Have thing's written down and sorted out so you can easily tell a sponsor what you're giving them and why it's worth their money & time.

[Tweet ""You need the ability to speak with people." @TheKing_Spencer"]

Charmaine "Not So Sweet" Tweet

Charmaine “Not So Sweet” Tweet is an American mixed martial artist competing in the Featherweight division of Invicta FC. She is a two-time Canadian Muay Thai Champion, one-time IFMA World Champion, and one-time IKF World Champion. Charmaine can be found on Facebook, and on Twitter.