Demetrious Johnson announces his RETIREMENT from MMA - as the former UFC champion steps away from the sport as one of the all-time greats. Story by Adrian Bishop • 1w.

Demetrious Johnson, one of the greatest fighters to ever strap on a pair of mixed martial arts gloves, announced his retirement at ONE 168 in Denver on Friday.

Demetrious Johnson revealed why he decided to hang up his gloves. Former UFC flyweight champion Johnson (25-4-1), who defended the title 11 times, announced his retirement from MMA this past week.

Demetrious Johnson wants to make it clear: There's no chance his MMA retirement is short-lived. In general, retirements are only temporary hiatuses in combat sports. It's one of the most common ...