One of the pioneers of women's MMA, Roxanne Modafferi hung up her gloves in February, after almost 20 years of service to the sport. The "Happy Warrior" was coming off three consecutive defeats.
Roxanne Modafferi (25-20)
After almost three years away from competition, Chas Skelly defeated Mark Striegl in his farewell fight from MMA in February. At 37 years old, the featherweight opted to retire due to repeated injuries.
Chas skelly (19-3-1NC)
Finalist in two editions of TUF, Dhiego Lima had his last fight in June last year, but announced his retirement in February this year. At 33 years old, the Brazilian left the sport after two consecutive defeats.
Dhiego Lima (15-9)
Former UFC bantamweight title challenger, Marlon Moraes chose to hang up his gloves at the age of 34 after suffering four consecutive knockouts, the last of which came against Song Yadong, in March.
Marlon moraes (23-10-1)
One of MMA's greatest knockout artists, Paul Daley hung up his gloves at the age of 39 after yet another knockout, over Brazilian Wendell Giacomo, at Bellator 281, in May.
Paul Daley (43-18-2)
Joanna announced her retirement after a knockout suffered in her rematch against Weili Zhang, at UFC 275. At 34 years old, the former strawweight champion leaves the sport as one of the greats in the history of women's MMA.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk (16-5)
After more than ten years fighting in the UFC, Wineland opted to retire after his quick defeat against Cody Stamann in June. The 38-year-old American has won just one of his last six fights.
Eddie Wineland (24-16-1)
Without fighting since 2019, Zabit Magomedsharipov made his retirement official in June this year. The Russian leaves the sport with an unbeaten record that lasted 14 fights, the last six in the UFC octagon.
Zabit Magomedsharipov (18-1)
June was also the month for Felice Herrig to say goodbye to MMA after losing to Karolina Kowalkiewicz. The defeat was the fourth in a row for the American, who hung up her gloves at the age of 37.
Felice herrig (14-10)
At 39 years old, Cerrone announced his retirement after his defeat to Jim Miller at UFC 276. The 'Cowboy' left the sport as the second fighter with the most fights, victories and interruptions in the history of Ultimate.
Donald Cerrone (36-17-2 NC)
At the same event, Jessica Eye also said goodbye to MMA after losing to Maycee Barber. At 35 years old, the American left the sport after four consecutive defeats.
Jessica Eye (15-11-1NC)
Amanda Nunes' wife, the American announced her retirement after her victory over Cynthia Calvillo at UFC San Diego, explaining that she intends to have more children with the Brazilian.
nina nunes (11-7)
Former Bellator champion and UFC belt challenger, the Canadian hung up his gloves at the age of 33 after being knocked out in the semifinals of the PFL welterweight tournament.