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Darren Elkins to Retire After UFC Vegas 120 Final Fight

Citing age, mounting injuries and family priorities, he said he will leave MMA but remain open to no‑strike competition.

Makhachev Says He Will Keep Fighting Unless His Mother Forces Him to Retire

Khabib Denies Dana White’s Claim He Quit Over ‘Muslim Tour’ Pay

Gilbert Burns Retires After KO Loss, Books July Grappling Return, Joins Karate Combat Series

Michael Chiesa Sets Hometown Farewell for UFC Seattle Against Late Replacement Niko Price

Demetrious Johnson Denies MMA Return After Mokaev Claims Fight Talks

RAF Co-Founder Dismisses Cormier’s Chances vs. Jones, Calls Wrestling Match a Long Shot

Beneil Dariush Weighs Welterweight Move After 16-Second KO, Weight Miss

Jose Aldo Formally Retires at UFC Rio, Leaving Gloves in the Octagon

Jon Jones and Dana White Dispute Retirement as Aspinall Plans Title Defenses