Throughout the year, we have seen a number of UFC veterans compete in other combat sports across the world. Since MMA encompasses a variety of martial arts, it is always interesting when MMA fighters who have competed on the largest stage try their hand at a specific combat sports discipline. From bareknuckle boxing, traditional gloved boxing, to mixed rules contests, these UFC vets turned in impressive performances outside of MMA competition. Scroll below to see who got our attention away from the cage in 2022 with impressive wins.
Alistair Overeem tests positive to banned substance following kickboxing win over Badr Hari
November 21, 2022
Glory Collision 4 results: Alistair Overeem wins Badr Hari trilogy after explosive third round
October 8, 2022
Glory Collision 4: Live results for Alistair Overeem’s return vs. Badr Hari (12:30 p.m. ET)
October 8, 2022
Glory Collision 4: Live results for Alistair Overeem’s return vs. Badr Hari (12:30 p.m. ET)
October 8, 2022
Video: Alistair Overeem, Badr Hari have intense first faceoff ahead of kickboxing rubber match
June 28, 2022
Alistair Overeem booked for kickboxing rubber match vs. Badr Hari at ‘GLORY: Collision 4′
May 25, 2022
UFC in 2021: A ridiculously robust look at the stats, streaks, skids and record-setters
December 30, 2021
Khabib Nurmagomedov tops list of prime icons added to UFC 4; Islam Makhachev also debuts
November 4, 2021
Alistair Overeem injured, out of GLORY Kickboxing title fight against Rico Verhoeven
October 6, 2021
Alistair Overeem injured, out of GLORY Kickboxing title fight against Rico Verhoeven
October 6, 2021
Alistair Overeem expects ‘physical specimen’ Curtis Blaydes to rebound at UFC 266
September 22, 2021
Alistair Overeem to retire from combat sports within 18 months: ‘I would’ve liked to finish in UFC’
September 21, 2021
Alistair Overeem says Fedor Emelianenko turned him down three times – including for Bellator 269
August 24, 2021
Ex-UFC contender Alistair Overeem set to challenge champ Rico Verhoeven at ‘GLORY: Collision 3′
August 23, 2021