Is retirement ever really final in mixed martial arts? Yes, there comes a time when every competitive athlete has to stop. The problem, however, is identifying whether the this time is one where they're ready to hang up the gloves. With the opportunity for more money or attractive fights, it's hard to tell when a fighter has truly committed themselves to post-fighting life.
For Dan Henderson, who reportedly faces UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping on October 8th in Manchester, England, he's certain, win or lose, this is his last MMA fight. No, really.