Stephen Thompson Reflects On Retirement Before Last UFC Fight

Stephen Thompson, the 43-year-old UFC veteran, has announced his retirement after his fight against Charles Radtke at UFC 334 in Madison Square Garden. The decision to retire was influenced by his body's inability to recover from the physical toll of the sport, as well as the birth of his daughter. Despite his success in the promotion, including eight wins and four knockouts, Thompson has been on a three-fight losing streak recently.

He expressed his desire to remain healthy for future activities with his family, stating that he wants to be able to hike and ride bikes without being "too banged up" in the future. Thompson has been a fan favorite for his entertaining fight style and good-natured personality, and he hopes to be remembered as one of the best strikers and a good person in the Octagon.