The transition from being a superstar in a high-level professional sport to the quiet life of retirement can be one of the most challenging periods in an athlete’s life. For UFC fighters, who spend years dedicating their bodies and minds to one of the most physically demanding sports in the world, finding purpose and success after hanging up the gloves presents unique challenges and opportunities. Here’s how some of the sport’s biggest names have navigated life after the octagon.
Retirement: The Entrepreneur’s Path
Chuck Liddell became one of the UFC’s first major crossover stars and has remained active in various business ventures since retiring.