Brady Hiestand fights wildfires during UFC hiatus in Spokane

Brady Hiestand has not fought in the UFC for over two years but used his time away to become a firefighter. After a torn ACL sidelined him, Hiestand joined firefighting efforts amid major wildfires in Spokane this summer. Approximately 1,000 structures were destroyed, impacting his life as he and his fiancée were evacuated during the fires. Despite these challenges, Hiestand marks six months of firefighting, which he balances with his MMA career. He stepped on the scale for the first time in 834 days, indicating a return to competitive fighting soon.

• 11:40 PMYahoo Sports — A different kind of fight: Brady Hiestand helped fight Spokane wildfires during UFC hiatus