Common jobs after post UFC career?

[Ace70 V2]

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Timmeh became a roofer.

That big sumbitch ain't getting on my roof!

 

[fedorthegoat777]

Im sure he does good work, but no way I'm trusting his big ass on top of my roof.

If I lived in Maine, I would call up big Timmy. That would be sweet. Why not? Why hire a regular roofer when you can hire Timmy.

I guarantee he wears his old UFC title belt while roofing.

 

[James Eagle]

bouncer

sparring dummy

 

[Goutfather]

 

[aerius]

 

[Kb7]

Yup… saw it the other day at a convenience store (Korean company) in Vietnam.. I think someone recently posted that KZ opened a restaurant in Seoul too. He seems to be doing well.

He’s also in entertainment in Korea. He’s one fighter I can think where his country actually appreciates him even in not being a champion in MMA. He’s winning in life though.

 

[aerius]

Box Jake Paul or burr knuckle it with Mike Perry

It's too bad the Bellator retirement home ain't around anymore, former UFC fighters now have to go to the school of hard knocks.

 

[Wormwood]

He’s also in entertainment in Korea. He’s one fighter I can think where his country actually appreciates him even in not being a champion in MMA. He’s winning in life though.

Yup… I see him, stun gun, and Akiyama a lot on ads and variety shows (I live Korea). Glad to see them doing well in life after fighting and seeing the Korean fans support despite their wins and losses.

 

[SaltedVinegarfootstomps]

If I lived in Maine, I would call up big Timmy. That would be sweet. Why not? Why hire a regular roofer when you can hire Timmy.

I guarantee he wears his old UFC title belt while roofing.

Goober Taylor likely invested and became a silent partner. He does not post anymore because he’s living his best life telling Tim how awesome he is while assisting him shingle.

 

[Kb7]

Yup… I see him, stun gun, and Akiyama a lot on ads and variety shows (I live Korea). Glad to see them doing well in life after fighting and seeing the Korean fans support despite their wins and losses.

His retirement even in a loss was probably the best in MMA, his last fight wasn’t even in his home country but was revered & it was such a contrast to Glovers depressing retirement to a empty arena in his home country, Glover would’ve had a better appreciation had he retired in America.

 

[Wormwood]

His retirement even in a loss was probably the best in MMA, his last fight wasn’t even in his home country but was revered & it was such a contrast to Glovers depressing retirement to a empty arena in his home country, Glover would’ve had a better appreciation had he retired in America.

Yeah.. glover’s was sad… I agree, kz had a very heart fwarming retirement.. loved his final walkout.

 

[MCarpo]

Random Jobs some former fighters got:

Carlos newton: medic
Thiago Tavares: medic
Phillip nover: nurse
Jay hieron: stuntman

There's also that Very hyped bellator hw fighter who was lesnar's training partner that retired to work with a milk Company If im not wrong
Also two other guys that i also don't remember the name (one died this year also) who went to porn

If we’re tracking former UFC fighters who went on to medical careers, can’t forget Zabit! Also, since you brought up a stuntman, I believe Marlon Sims went the same route.

One thing I have not yet seen mentioned: law enforcement, where Johny Hendricks and Jimmie Rivera ended up.

 

[Siver!]

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Jesus, Chan Sung Jung become a can of pop?!

That's not a job, that's a postorganic nightmare!

 

[cheesus]

Tito went on to being one of those best pro tem's of the night.

 

[Spath]

true, but those are all name fighters. what does the no-name ufc fighter who no longer fights do after fighting? i'd think they do normal jobs like the rest of us.

Sure, normal jobs for ”normal people”. You have to pay the bills somehow!

 

[Neck&Neck]

Hot Dog Brander Technician

 

[Skarsgard]

true, but those are all name fighters. what does the no-name ufc fighter who no longer fights do after fighting? i'd think they do normal jobs like the rest of us.

Ran into Lance... Benoist? Something like that. He retired because his injuries were costing more to heal than the UFC was paying him. If I remember correctly, he's in landscaping or something now.

 

[Mickey Mick]

Random Jobs some former fighters got:

Carlos newton: medic
Thiago Tavares: medic
Phillip nover: nurse
Jay hieron: stuntman

There's also that Very hyped bellator hw fighter who was lesnar's training partner that retired to work with a milk Company If im not wrong
Also two other guys that i also don't remember the name (one died this year also) who went to porn

Dustin Hazellet is an EMT medic now too.

Rampage just started a podcast, seems like Mir is also involved in a meaningful way.

Podcast seems like the best option if you have a decent enough fan base.

 

[Necrocrawler]

If we’re tracking former UFC fighters who went on to medical careers, can’t forget Zabit! Also, since you brought up a stuntman, I believe Marlon Sims went the same route.

One thing I have not yet seen mentioned: law enforcement, where Johny Hendricks and Jimmie Rivera ended up.

You also made me remember Royce Gracie got became a reserve law enforcement officer

 

[GiganticMeat]

After post-UFC career? Retired fighters 2nd job after quitting UFC?

That's exactly it. For example, what does the retired fighter do AFTER a long, satisfying career in real estate, following their UFC career? The guy's in his 60s. Probably not too bad off. Maybe the local Safeway as a cashier to pass the hours. Maybe the local hardware store! The possibilities are endless.