Dana White Urges Retirement for UFC Veterans

After UFC 310, Dana White suggested that three UFC veterans—Clay Guida, Anthony Smith, and Chris Weidman—should consider retiring following their recent losses. Guida, at 43 years old, suffered a swift submission loss to Chase Hooper, marking his third consecutive defeat. Smith, who lost to Dominick Reyes via TKO, is reportedly struggling emotionally after the recent death of his coach and acknowledged that this may have been his last fight. Weidman also faced defeat, losing to Eryk Anders by TKO, making it a challenging night for the veterans and leading White to state decisively, "They should all retire tonight." With the UFC focusing on nurturing new talent through its Contender Series, the futures of these seasoned fighters appear uncertain. White's comments highlight the ongoing conversation about athlete safety and the difficult decisions surrounding retirement in combat sports.