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Sage Northcutt Exits MMA for Real Estate Career

10/5/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Sage Northcutt, 29, leaves MMA for real estate after a turbulent career.
UFC debut in 2015 featured a KO; 2016 submission losses.
He later joined ONE Championship, earning a win in 2023.
Alex Pereira vs Magomed Ankalaev and Merab Dvalishvili vs Cory Sandhagen headline UFC 320.
Pereira reclaimed the light heavyweight title in a rematch against Ankalaev in 80 seconds.

History

Historical Context

Sage Northcutt made his UFC debut on October 3, 2015, winning against Francisco Treviño in just 57 seconds, reflecting the growing popularity of mixed martial arts (MMA) since the UFC's founding in 1993. As fighters like Northcutt transition to careers outside the octagon, this trend underscores the sport's volatility and the need for stability in professional sports careers.

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Story summary

Sage Northcutt, 29, leaves MMA for real estate after a turbulent career.
UFC debut in 2015 featured a KO; 2016 submission losses.
He later joined ONE Championship, earning a win in 2023.
Alex Pereira vs Magomed Ankalaev and Merab Dvalishvili vs Cory Sandhagen headline UFC 320.
Pereira reclaimed the light heavyweight title in a rematch against Ankalaev in 80 seconds.

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