Joe Doerksen Middleweight Joe Doerksen is retiring after 16 years as a professional MMA fighter and stints in several major MMA promotions. “No more punches in the face, at least not for money,” he told MMAjunkie on Thursday. “I can still tie my shoes and remember my name, and I think I’m going to quit while I’m ahead.” Doerksen, known for his craggy nose and submission skills, hangs up his gloves with a 51-16 record. He served multiple stints in the UFC, going 2-7 in the promotion’s octagon, but he’s retiring on the strength of a four-fight winning streak. The 37-year-old said retirement was on his mind over the past three or four years, but impending marriage and fatherhood helped solidify the decision. “I did whatever I wanted to do, and after 15 years of competing and doing my thing, I just don’t think it’s fair to put my family through training camps, especially knowing that I’m not really that into it any more,” Doerksen said
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Joe Doerksen retires after 67 fights: ‘I can still tie my shoes and remember my name’ – MMA Junkie