UFC Veterans Cynthia Calvillo, Paul Craig, Demetrious Johnson Announce Retirements

Three prominent MMA veterans recently announced their retirements, each concluding significant careers in the UFC and beyond. Cynthia Calvillo, who fought nine years with notable victories including a UFC main event win over Jessica Eye, retired after a final win capturing the HEX women's flyweight title in 2024, expressing gratitude to her team and fans. Paul Craig, Scotland's most successful UFC fighter and known for his exceptional submission skills, retired immediately after a knockout loss at UFC Paris, leaving behind a record of 17-10-1-1 NC and notable wins over past and future champions. UFC legend Demetrious Johnson also retired at 38, delivering an emotional farewell speech at ONE FC 168, with ONE Championship's CEO announcing him as the inaugural member of their Hall of Fame. Each fighter reflected on their careers with appreciation for their supporters, marking the end of impactful eras in MMA.