5 UFC Fighters With College Degrees

UFC Fighters With College Degrees

Did you know that many of the top fighters in UFC history are more than just meathead brawlers? There are many UFC fighters with college degrees, who are well educated.

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Joe Lauzon

Joe Lauzon

Joe Lauzon has been one of the all-time fan favorites in the UFC for over a decade. He’s been in some of the best fight’s in the promotion’s history and among the top all-time bonus earners. 

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What you may not know about Joe is that he’s one of the world’s most intelligent MMA fighters. Before he entered the UFC, Lauzon earned Bachelor’s in computer science and a was a high-earning computer technician.

Lauzon is getting close to retirement, but he’ll have no problem falling back on a normal job.

Rich Franklin

Rich Franklin

Former UFC Middleweight champ, Rich Franklin had an impressive MMA career. However, as many know, fighting was not Franklin’s first profession.

Before making it big as a fighter, Rich was a high school math teacher. He earned a Bachelor’s in mathematics and made a comfortable living before becoming UFC champion. 

Thanks to earning his education, Rich has made a comfortable living after his fighting career. He now works for ONE Championship.

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Shane Carwin

Shane Carwin

Shane Carwin was a monster of a heavyweight known for his devastating knockout power. But while he was knocking out top heavyweights, Carwin worked as a full-time engineer.

When he was in college on a wrestling scholarship, Shane earned his degree in engineering. After dealing with multiple injuries, Carwin finally put his gloves up and continued to work as a high paid engineer.

Jan Blachowicz

Jan Blachowicz

Jan Blachowicz is the former UFC light heavyweight champ, who is currently in pursuit to reclaim his title. Many know Jan as the first male Polish UFC champion, but many don’t know that he’s highly educated.

Before Blachowicz made it big as a fighter, he earned an engineering degree. In multiple interviews, Jan has made note that he could possibly return to the engineering field after he retires. 

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With his background in civil engineering, Jan will have no problem finding work after his fighting career ends.

Sara McMann

Sara McMann

Out of all the fighters in UFC history, Sara McMann is among the most academically successful. Before she began her MMA career and win a silver medal at the Olympics, McMaan excelled at academics.

While attending her first college, Sara earned a Bachelor’s. But after earning her bachelor’s, McMann enrolled as a psychology major. She ended up earning a Master’s in mental health counseling before going into a full-time fighting career.