No mas: Kingsbury et al explain early retirement
MMA Fighting's Mike Chiappetta talks to Cole Konrad, Kyle Kingsbury, Nick Denis and other mixed martial artists who are walking away from the sport at relatively early ages.
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Tim Kennedy offers (and then clarifies) his opinion on Kurt Pellegrino's retirement from MMA.
Tim Kennedy offers (and then clarifies) his opinion on Kurt Pellegrino's retirement from MMA.
Kurt Pellegrino Taking Time Off From MMA, Mulling Retirement
Popular UFC lightweight Kurt "Batman" Pellegrino announced this morning that he is taking a hiatus from active MMA competition to pursue teaching at his academy in NJ and grappling competitions, while enjoying family life as well. Pellegrino informed UFC match-maker Joe Silva that he would not be seeking to renew his contract.
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UFC Hall-of-Famer, Chuck Liddell Talks Shane Mosley and Retirement on 'Bar Fly'
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Nick Thompson Retires Following His Decision Loss to Ben Askren on Bellator 40
Nick Thompson, the 29-year-old, UFC veteran and former Bodog Fight champion has decided to call it quits after losing a unanimous decision to Ben Askren this past weekend.
Following UFC Release, Gabriel Gonzaga Likely to Retire From Mixed Martial Arts
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Athletes And Knowing When To Say Goodbye
via i44.photobucket.com When beloved pugilist Muhammad Ali stepped into the ring against George Foreman in Zaire in 1974, it was intended to be Ali's retirement bout. Ali was 32 years old...
"I’ve been getting a feeling, like my previously innocent spirit has become a little distracted. W...
"I’ve been getting a feeling, like my previously innocent spirit has become a little distracted. When I realized this, I felt like something stretched and then snapped. It might seem like a small change, but for me it was huge. I feel that I can’t continue serious training, and to perform as a professional fighter in this condition. For me as a fighter, the most important things are 'feelings.'" Read Miku Matsumoto's statement on her retirement over at MMA Rising, as translated by Roxanne Modafferi.
