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Texans' J.J. Watt Explains Why He Wouldn't Fight in MMA After NFL Retirement

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt won't make a move to mixed martial arts after his NFL career comes to an end.

Speaking to TMZ Sports, Watt (6'5", 288 lbs) explained MMA isn't for him because he can't handle getting kicked in the lower leg (starting at 0:35): "You ever take a Razor Scooter to the ankle? That puts me out for three days! So I'm not looking to take anybody's shin to my shin."

Watt, 31, is an avid UFC fan and has participated in workouts at the Unbreakable Performance Center in Los Angeles run by Jay Glazer, Brian Urlacher and Lindsey Berg:

JJ Watt

Appreciate y'all letting me use the gym while I'm in LA, @Unbreakable.