On Friday, September 6, Demetrious Johnson hung up his four-ounce gloves and retired from MMA. At ONE 168: Denver, Johnson gave a speech to fans around the world announcing his decision. It was not a decision, however, that came spur of the moment.
“I knew I was going to retire after I fought Adriano the third time after I did the press conference. I had my kids. I was walking, and I was like, ‘Damn, is this what my life is right here? Is this it?’ And I was like, ‘I’m gonna take a year off, keep on training, and see if I miss it.