Ask the Fight Doc: What do you make of Nick Denis’ unexpected MMA retirement?

Promising UFC bantamweight Nick Denis caught many surprise when he announced his MMA retirement on Thursday.

As the former Ph.D. student detailed in his blog, Denis was concerned about brain injury and decided to call it quits at just 29 years old.

Promising UFC bantamweight Nick Denis caught many surprise when he announced his MMA retirement on Thursday.

As the former Ph.D. student detailed in his blog, Denis was concerned about brain injury and decided to call it quits at just 29 years old.

MMAjunkie.com medical columnist and consultant Dr. Johnny Benjamin read Denis’ blog and gives his thoughts on the fighter’s decision.

UFC interim champ Renan Barao’s coach prefers title shot, but doesn’t want to wait

Barao coach Pederneiras would prefer title shot, but doesn’t want fighter to wait

Nova Uniao leader and coach Andre Pederneiras on Wednesday told MMAjunkie.com he’s waiting on UFC matchmaker Sean Shelby’s call to tell him when and where UFC interim b…

Barao coach Pederneiras would prefer title shot, but doesn’t want fighter to wait

Nova Uniao leader and coach Andre Pederneiras on Wednesday told MMAjunkie.com he’s waiting on UFC matchmaker Sean Shelby’s call to tell him when and where UFC interim bantamweight champ Renan Barao is fighting next.

“If I had a choice, I would rather Renan fight Dominick (Cruz), but I don’t want to wait too long,” Pederneiras said.

UFC interim champ Renan Barao’s coach prefers title shot, but doesn’t want to wait

Barao coach Pederneiras would prefer title shot, but doesn’t want fighter to wait

Nova Uniao leader and coach Andre Pederneiras on Wednesday told MMAjunkie.com he’s waiting on UFC matchmaker Sean Shelby’s call to tell him when and where UFC interim b…

Barao coach Pederneiras would prefer title shot, but doesn’t want fighter to wait

Nova Uniao leader and coach Andre Pederneiras on Wednesday told MMAjunkie.com he’s waiting on UFC matchmaker Sean Shelby’s call to tell him when and where UFC interim bantamweight champ Renan Barao is fighting next.

“If I had a choice, I would rather Renan fight Dominick (Cruz), but I don’t want to wait too long,” Pederneiras said.

UFC interim champ Renan Barao’s coach prefers title shot, but doesn’t want to wait

Barao coach Pederneiras would prefer title shot, but doesn’t want fighter to wait

Nova Uniao leader and coach Andre Pederneiras on Wednesday told MMAjunkie.com he’s waiting on UFC matchmaker Sean Shelby’s call to tell him when and where UFC interim b…

Barao coach Pederneiras would prefer title shot, but doesn’t want fighter to wait

Nova Uniao leader and coach Andre Pederneiras on Wednesday told MMAjunkie.com he’s waiting on UFC matchmaker Sean Shelby’s call to tell him when and where UFC interim bantamweight champ Renan Barao is fighting next.

“If I had a choice, I would rather Renan fight Dominick (Cruz), but I don’t want to wait too long,” Pederneiras said.

UFC interim champ Renan Barao’s coach prefers title shot, but doesn’t want to wait

Barao coach Pederneiras would prefer title shot, but doesn’t want fighter to wait

Nova Uniao leader and coach Andre Pederneiras on Wednesday told MMAjunkie.com he’s waiting on UFC matchmaker Sean Shelby’s call to tell him when and where UFC interim b…

Barao coach Pederneiras would prefer title shot, but doesn’t want fighter to wait

Nova Uniao leader and coach Andre Pederneiras on Wednesday told MMAjunkie.com he’s waiting on UFC matchmaker Sean Shelby’s call to tell him when and where UFC interim bantamweight champ Renan Barao is fighting next.

“If I had a choice, I would rather Renan fight Dominick (Cruz), but I don’t want to wait too long,” Pederneiras said.

UFC bantamweight Nick Denis retires, cites potential brain injuries

UFC bantamweight Nick Denis has announced his MMA retirement.

The 29-year-old Canadian fighter, who made an impressive UFC debut earlier this year, made the announcement on Thursday on his personal blog.

Denis, who went 1-1 in the UFC, cited concer…

UFC bantamweight Nick Denis has announced his MMA retirement.

The 29-year-old Canadian fighter, who made an impressive UFC debut earlier this year, made the announcement on Thursday on his personal blog.

Denis, who went 1-1 in the UFC, cited concerns over potential brain injuries.