If anyone can be in a position to tell a fighter when to hang ‘em up, it’s probably best coming from another pro. Someone who’s also spent years of their life battling inside the Octagon and around the world as a mixed martial artist, competing at the highest level. They’re certainly going to have more insight on the emotional pull of competition and the physical requirements of the job than most fans and pundits sitting at home.
So it’s with that in mind that current Bellator champ, and former Chris Weidman opponent, Gegard Mousasi had some advice to impart to the former UFC middleweight king.