Tag: Retire

Keith Jardine and 10 Tough Guys That Should Retire

Mixed martial arts fans tend to find an emotional connection towards their favorite fighters. It’s the nasty pit in our stomach that feels like we swallowed a hot ball of lead any time our hero eats a vicious knockout at the hands of his foe. Fan…

Mixed martial arts fans tend to find an emotional connection towards their favorite fighters. It’s the nasty pit in our stomach that feels like we swallowed a hot ball of lead any time our hero eats a vicious knockout at the hands of his foe. Fans and industry personnel alike had begged Chuck Liddell to […]

Anderson Silva Should Accept Chris Weidman’s Challenge, or Retire from MMA

Anderson Silva has forgotten what it means to be champion. There’s no denying the facts. Silva is the best in the world. When it’s all said and done, he will probably go down as the greatest fighter in MMA history. Still, there is something…

Anderson Silva has forgotten what it means to be champion. There’s no denying the facts. Silva is the best in the world. When it’s all said and done, he will probably go down as the greatest fighter in MMA history. Still, there is something to be said about picking fights, which is something the UFC […]

Tito Ortiz: Maybe It’s Time for Forrest to Retire as Well

Tito Ortiz doesn’t believe he’s the only fighter who should be considering retirement. At UFC 148, the former light heavyweight champion has made it clear that it will be the final time he steps foot to compete inside the Octagon. He’…

Tito Ortiz doesn’t believe he’s the only fighter who should be considering retirement. At UFC 148, the former light heavyweight champion has made it clear that it will be the final time he steps foot to compete inside the Octagon. He’ll be looking to end his legendary career on a high note as he takes […]

UFC 147 Silva vs. Franklin: Loss Proves It Is Time for Silva to Retire

Wanderlei Silva has thrilled fans over the course of his marvelous career, but he has reached the slippery slope of decline, and his flashes of brilliance are fading almost entirely to prolonged periods of beatings.  He does not need to go down th…

Wanderlei Silva has thrilled fans over the course of his marvelous career, but he has reached the slippery slope of decline, and his flashes of brilliance are fading almost entirely to prolonged periods of beatings.  He does not need to go down this path. It is time for him to call it a career.  Silva […]

Forrest Griffin on UFC 148: ‘If I Lose to Tito, I’m Going to Retire from Life’

With all the sudden changes going on with UFC cards lately, one fight that appears to be intact is the trilogy between Tito Ortiz and Forrest Griffin at UFC 148.  It might not add any relevance toward the light-heavyweight division, but Ortiz and …

With all the sudden changes going on with UFC cards lately, one fight that appears to be intact is the trilogy between Tito Ortiz and Forrest Griffin at UFC 148.  It might not add any relevance toward the light-heavyweight division, but Ortiz and Griffin remain fan favorites within the company. Griffin spoke to UFC.com about […]

UFC 144: Rampage Jackson Should Retire After Loss to Ryan Bader

Quinton “Rampage” Jackson is one of the greatest fighters the sport of Mixed Martial Arts has ever seen. With that said, Jackson’s UFC career needs to be over. UFC standout Ryan Bader handed Rampage his third loss in five fights, and …

Quinton “Rampage” Jackson is one of the greatest fighters the sport of Mixed Martial Arts has ever seen. With that said, Jackson’s UFC career needs to be over. UFC standout Ryan Bader handed Rampage his third loss in five fights, and the three-round battle proved to me and many MMA experts that this storied career […]