The 36-year-old UFC featherweight fighter Andre Fili has opened up and shared a glimpse of his potential future in the combat sports industry. Fresh off his victory against Kai Kamaka III via knockout in the second round on the Oct. 10, 2026 edition of UFC Fight Night, Fili opened up about possibly joining pro-wrestling later.
Boasting a 26-14 fight record, Fili recently appeared on the Ariel Helwani Show, where he talked about passing his drug tests before talking about taking steroids following his MMA retirement. “After the UFC career, there’s a good chance that I — I just had my 50th test so, nobody get mad at me. I’ve pissed clean 50 times for USADA or Drug Free Sport or whatever,” he said.
However, Fili further added that he wants to get bigger by taking a healthy amount of steroids and join pro-wrestling. “When I’m done with my MMA career, I’m gonna get on a healthy amount of steroids, I’m gonna get big as f*ck and then you might see me in a pro wrestling ring. In some tights and some boots,” he finished. While no official confirmation regarding his pro-wrestling aspirations was made, Fili just teased it while speaking with Helwani.
Fili has been fighting professionally since 2009 and has been a part of the UFC roster since 2013. While a part of the promotion for over a decade, Fili has not yet won a single championship in the UFC.
Article Continues BelowHowever, MMA fighters transitioning to pro-wrestling is nothing new, and fans have seen plenty of them, including Ronda Rousey, Lola Vice, Cain Velasquez, Matt Riddle, and many others.