5 UFC fighters who could have taken up E-Sports/gaming as an alternative career
UFC fighters are world-class athletes who devote a large chunk of their time to developing the necessary skills to achieve greatness in the world of mixed martial arts.
Some were lifelong wrestlers who perfected their takedowns and clinch-work throughout their years in high school and collegiate competitions, while others participated in traditional martial arts from a young age before pursuing MMA in adulthood.
While fighters typically spend most of their time honing their skills at gyms, their lives aren't entirely consumed by mixed martial arts. Recovery is just as important as training, and in the downtime between fight camps, UFC fighters often engage in various pastimes.
Some fighters, like Gregor Gillespie, opt to spend their spare time fishing. Others, however, are gamers, with some even using their social media platforms to stream.
This list cites five UFC fighters who could've become E-sports gamers had mixed martial arts never come up in their lives.
#5. Kevin Holland
Kevin Holland is one of the most entertaining fighters on the UFC roster. A fearless striker with quick, powerful punches, 'The Trailblazer' has had memorable bouts in both the welterweight and middleweight divisions.
With aspirations of ascending through the rankings, Holland has committed to the welterweight division after the size difference between him and the top middleweights became too great to overcome. As entertaining as the welterweight contender is inside the cage, he is just as entertaining outside it.
His interviews typically feature his humorous personality, but he's also known for engaging in heroics in his local community, apprehending criminals and stopping situations from escalating, such as when he helped subdue a gunman this past March.
What many might not know, however, is that Holland is an active gamer. During a home tour he conducted for the Celebrity GamerZ YouTube channel, 'The Trailblazer' showed off his gaming setup and revealed his collection of games, which included EA Sports UFC 4 and NBA 2K20.