Veteran UFC Fighters Face Retirement Calls

After a disappointing loss at UFC 310, former bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling is contemplating retirement, expressing doubts about wanting to climb the ranks again at age 35. Meanwhile, UFC CEO Dana White suggested that several veteran fighters, including Chris Weidman and Clay Guida, should consider retirement following their performances at the event. Weidman, who suffered a significant defeat, faced heavy criticism and calls from fans and pundits to hang up his gloves, while Guida, despite losing, remains determined to continue fighting. Former flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson has firmly stated he will not return to the octagon, feeling fulfilled in retirement and financially secure. Johnson's stance came after reigning champion Alexandre Pantoja called him out for a potential matchup, which Johnson swiftly dismissed. The mixed reactions from fighters highlight the ongoing debate regarding when athletes should retire from the sport.