3 UFC fighters that should retire!

The UFC is in the middle of a youth movement. The guys who built the sport seem to be getting old and slow. Some have developed glass jaws, while others simply can't hang with the young bucks.

Father time is something that affects every athlete in every sport. Jerry Rice, Shaq, and Cal Ripken Jr. all dealt with aging in their careers.

I could have added several more fighters such as Chuck Lidell and B.J. Penn but I left those off this time around.

The sport of mixed martial arts is not an exception. Although Randy Couture has thrived in his old age, others not so much.

In any sport in which damage is constantly taken to the head, the athletes run a risk of trouble later on in life. You don't have to be a doctor to know getting hit in the head is bad.

This list is one comprised of fighters that have not had things go their way lately and should probably hang it up

Randy Couture

Captain America may not seem like he is almost 50, but anyone 45 and up is knocking on that door. He is only 500 in his last four fights, but the loss to Brock Lesnar hurt more than normal. He is in the middle of a divorce and is THE MAN at his gym.

Randy, it is time to hang it up.

Sean Sherk

Prior to 2009, Sherk had only lost to future hall of famers. Those coming at the hands of Matt Hughes, GSP, and B.J. Penn.

Since his steroids controversy he is 1-2. I am not saying, I am just saying that he is no longer relying on his wrestling and conditioning, but is not trying to be more of a boxer than MMA fighter. You were great, you are a beast, but...

Sean, it is time to hang it up.

Matt Hughes

This could be the most obvious of the 5. Matt Hughes is the best 170 pound fighter in the history of the UFC, but his ship has sailed. He used to be the bigger and stronger fighter but minus a decision win over Matt Serra, (who is a true 155'er) he is 1-3.

It is time to become the full time leader and mentor of the H.I.T Squad. Do not fight Thiago Alves, GSP, or Anderson Silva, and please stop asking for those fights.

Matt, it is time to hang it up!