Grant working in mine, not ruling out UFC return
TJ Grant: “It’s just there’s a little bit of hesitation as far as returning to competition. In my heart, I want to do it but I’m trying to be smart.”
TJ Grant hasn’t fought in the UFC Octagon since May of 2013 and having won five fights in a row was the number one contender for the lightweight title. An unfortunate concussion and ongoing symptoms have kept him on the sidelines and working a job to support his family, but he still hasn’t ruled out a future return:
According to a recent report in the Regina Leader-Post, Grant has taken a job in a potash mine near Bethune, Saskatchewan, in order to support his family.
To be honest I haven’t really worked a regular job since maybe 2005, Grant told the Leader-Post. Basically, I’ve gotta make a living. When you’re injured it’s one of those sports where you can live off what you made for a little bit, but we don’t make that much money so you have to go on to other things.
In my opinion I’m not done fighting, Grant said. I feel 100 percent healthy. It’s just there’s a little bit of hesitation as far as returning to competition. In my heart I want to do it but I’m trying to be smart. I want to make the best decisions I can and make some money while doing it.