Why Stephen Thompson is retiring from the UFC at 43

Thompson (17-9-1) is scheduled to fight Charles Radtke (12-5) in his final Ultimate Fighting Championship bout at UFC 334 on Nov. 14 at Madison Square Garden in New York. Thompson will be hanging up his gloves after 14 years in the UFC and recently opened up about why he is retiring.

How becoming a father influenced Stephen Thompson’s retirement plans

Thompson says he doesn’t want to take serious damage at 43 against up-and-coming fighters who are much younger. He further revealed that his decision was also influenced by the birth of his now five-month-old daughter.

“I don't see the title anymore,” Thompson told Ariel Helwani. “These guys are just young studs coming up. I'm not trying to get…