Gone are the days when fighters retired without backup plans or struggled with poor financial management. Nowadays, many modern fighters choose to stay connected to the fight world even after stepping out of the cage, leveraging business strategies to remain actively involved. For example, this trend is evident among veterans like Mike Perry, Conor McGregor, and Jon Jones, who, despite being far from competition, have ventured into the business side of combat sports.

They have also become co-owners in promotions such as BKFC and Dirty Boxing, following a path similar to what Dana White did with the UFC. In addition, these legends occasionally return to the spotlight to promote fights, much like they did when the UFC relied on them to grow the sport. Overall, many retired fighters are now

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