5 UFC legends who could retire in 2020

#4 Daniel Cormier

Daniel Cormier has always stated his intention to retire at the age of 40

Daniel Cormier is just one fight removed from holding the UFC Heavyweight title, and while he was viciously knocked out by Stipe Miocic in that fight, losing his crown in the process, it’s hardly like he’s past his prime. In fact, ‘DC’ would probably be considered a betting favorite against around 90% of the UFC’s Heavyweight and Light-Heavyweight roster.

However, the former Olympic wrestler has always stated that he wished to retire from active MMA competition when he turned 40 years old – and ‘DC’ actually reached that milestone last March. He had hoped for one last mega-fight with Brock Lesnar prior to that date, but when the fight with the current WWE superstar fell apart, he chose to defend his title against Miocic – to devastating consequences.

Current reports suggest Cormier will face Miocic for the title in a trilogy fight at some point in 2020, and while ‘DC’ will undoubtedly be looking to reclaim the gold and take revenge over his rival, the likelihood is that win or lose, he’ll hang up his gloves afterwards.

Would it be dangerous to Cormier’s health for him to continue? I’d say no – he’s still in tremendous condition and could likely compete for a few more years – but it just seems difficult to imagine him breaking his own promise to retire at the age of 40.