One of the most difficult realities any mixed martial artist will face when it comes for a career to end is what exactly comes next.
While some fighters just can’t give up the thrill of competition because the sport is all they’ve ever known, others struggle financially once MMA is no longer paying the bills. For Matt Brown, he’s worked tirelessly outside the cage to ensure he’ll never have those issues whenever he finally decides it’s time to retire.
Ahead of his showdown against Dhiego Lima at UFC Vegas 29, Brown is getting ready for the fight in his own gym — Immortal Martial Arts in Columbus, Ohio — a facility he built from scratch that has now turned into a thriving facility for athletes of all ages from the Midwest.