Issue 182
November -0001
Hanging up the 4oz gloves doesn't mean the end of the road as the success of these former fighters shows.
GINA CARANO:
Female MMA pioneer, Gina Carano found success in Hollywood (Haywire, Deadpool) and in TV following her final Octagon outing – a losing effort to Cris Cyborg.
BRIAN STANN:
Ex-Marine Stann has quite the résumé following his retirement, working as an MMA analyst, color commentator and most recently in an advisory role for PFL.
BRENDAN SCHAUB:
From fighter to funny man, former heavyweight Schaub has found major success in both stand-up comedy and his podcast with comedian Bryan Callen.
RANDY COUTURE:
UFC Hall of Famer, Randy Couture flirted with the idea of a switch to Hollywood late in his MMA career and upon retirement prospered in action movie roles.
KEITH JARDINE:
Best known for his wins over UFC Hall of Famers, Forrest Griffin & Chuck Liddell, in retirement Jardine became an actor and co-founded drinks company Caveman Coffee.
RONDA ROUSEY:
Inaugural women's bantamweight champ, Rousey made the jump from MMA to pro-wrestling, signing with WWE in 2018 and headlining its first ever all-female PPV.
BAS RUTTEN:
Following his early retirement, Bas Rutten went into movies, TV shows, self-defence videos and commentary as well as owning a successful MMA gym in California.
JAY HIERON:
Former welterweight, Hieron transitioned into an actor and stuntman in high demand due to his martial arts experience, appearing in over 50 action movie roles.
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