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UFC 210: Anthony Johnson talks retirement, says he 'fell off track' against Daniel Cormier

Anthony Johnson shocked the MMA world at UFC 210 by announcing his retirement in the post-fight interview with Joe Rogan.

Rumble, who is one of the pound-for-pound heaviest hitting fighters in the sport, lost to Daniel Cormier for the second time of his career in the main event, succumbing to a rear-naked choke in the second round.

Johnson told the fans in attendance at Buffalo's KeyBank Center that he was tired of getting roughed up at the gym every day and had decided to pursue another career.

The Floridan didn't delve into too many details at the post-fight press conference, telling reporters that 'it's just business.