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UFC veteran Martin Kampmann officially retires from MMA: 'I've known for a while'

Martin Kampmann has officially announced his retirement from the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA).

"The Hitman" revealed his decision to walk away from combat sports during a recent interview with UFC.com, admitting that he doesn't know why it took him so long make his plans public, despite knowing for a while.

"I've known for a while," the longtime middleweight and welterweight contender admitted. "I just haven't really made it official. I'm not sure why."

As far as making a comeback, Martin says that is the last thing on his mind, as he doesn't ever seem himself fighting professionally again.