Sage Northcutt, once hailed as the UFC’s next breakout star, has made a dramatic career shift two years after his last fight.
The 29-year-old burst onto the MMA scene with five straight wins, earning a UFC contract and quickly becoming a fan favorite for his charisma, marketability, and flashy fighting style. He compiled a 6-2 record in the Octagon before parting ways with the promotion and signing with ONE Championship.
His debut for ONE in 2019 ended disastrously when he was knocked out in 30 seconds by Cosmo Alexandre, sidelining him for four years. Northcutt eventually returned in May 2023 with a 39-second submission win at ONE Fight Night 10, but he has not fought since.
Now, more than two years later, Northcutt has embarked on a new career path: real estate. The announcement on Wednesday confirmed that he has taken a job as a real estate agent, leaving questions over whether his MMA career is over or if he might fight again in 2026.
Northcutt is not the first fighter to make the transition. Former UFC contender Al Iaquinta famously built a successful career in real estate alongside his time in the cage, even after facing names like Khabib Nurmagomedov and Jorge Masvidal. Iaquinta has since ruled out a return to fighting, fully committing himself to his business.
Whether Northcutt follows the same path remains to be seen, but for now, the one-time “Super” prospect has traded the cage for the housing market.
