A fighter’s career is dreadfully short.
The sport of mixed martial arts batters a fighter’s body over time, and nearly every professional combats the injuries and the stresses of training throughout his or respective career, resulting in a short-lived bask in the spotlight.
For many fighters, the end is abrupt and unfortunate, the result of a serious injury or a traumatic life experience.
For others, the flame simply dies out and sustaining the glory of past years becomes an impossibility.
Let us examine the latter group.
Start the slideshow to see which current UFC fighters have given fans their best and will now stroll peacefully through the gates of retirement.
Note: Ranking is determined by a fighter’s recent success (or, in this case, failure) and overall demeanor. Fighters who suffered career-affecting injuries were not considered, nor were fighters with 30 or more career fights.