Nick Denis Retires

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grienk Member Since: 5/25/07 Posts: 308	http://topmmanews.com/2012/11/22/nick-denis-ninja-of-love-blog-and-then-what-happened/ Concerned about the long term health effects of blows to the head.

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MMArijuana Member Since: 10/16/07 Posts: 5431	http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/mma.cfm?go=forum_framed.posts&forum=2&thread=2092789&page=1&pc=34 Here's his thread on the OG. You have ignored this user.

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Masakyst 2 Member Since: 7/23/10 Posts: 2917	http://www.fightingwords.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Sandoval-Denis-1.gif I see the look of concern on his face. You have ignored this user.

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NastyNate420 3 Member Since: 10/20/10 Posts: 286	I would retire too, have you seen the Sandro KO? The KO he put on Sandoval was epic though. I always liked Denis, I remember reading an article about him in "09 before he was famous, after this article I was a fan. http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Ninja-of-Love-Talks-Zombie-Apocalypse-16622 You have ignored this user.

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stevia's sex slave 23 Member Since: 6/5/10 Posts: 3942	Damn, that's a shame, he's always entertaining. I'm surprised he is going out after a loss, he is very capable of putting together a streak. You have ignored this user.

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Russ 120 Member Since: 1/1/01 Posts: 3968	Masakyst - http://www.fightingwords.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Sandoval-Denis-1.gif I see the look of concern on his face. You have ignored this user.

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UGCTT_Fraser_Finlay 221 Member Since: 8/14/11 Posts: 11307	WHAT!? I was a huge fan of The Ninja Of Love. Seriously bummed about this, Denis always brought it and was never in a boring fight. I'll always be a fan. I remember him Rock Bottom of Mamalis. That KO was sick! You have ignored this user.

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FedorEmilioEstevez 21 Member Since: 9/14/11 Posts: 1651	That's a real shame but props to him for getting out an making an obviously hard decision. You have ignored this user.

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dustyaguas 1 Member Since: 10/2/06 Posts: 418	Who's Nick Denis? You have ignored this user.

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French Fries Malone Member Since: 9/26/08 Posts: 4240	dustyaguas - Who's Nick Denis? Go YouTube his highlight reel knockouts and come back. Keywords suplex and elbows... Lots of respect for nick in quitting when he wants and looking after his health. You have ignored this user.

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seabass rutten 21 Member Since: 7/25/11 Posts: 1046	At least he has a good career to fall back on. Fair play. You have ignored this user.

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Motivated Penn 50 Member Since: 10/18/11 Posts: 3609	I never followed this guy, there are so many names in the UFC now I lose track, but I just watched his highlight reel on youtube and he looked like a beast :D Wish him good luck with whatever he wants to do. You have ignored this user.

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PermitMeFisticuffsBrother 41 Member Since: 11/9/12 Posts: 8	this.sucks. I can understand where he comes from with the Sub Concussive Blows - it happens to Rugby players too I hope he gets a easy job doing some broadcast work on inside MMA or something like that cz its a shame to see fighters leave for good (Maybe do some pro wrasslin) You have ignored this user.

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pbody 3 Member Since: 5/11/08 Posts: 285	It's a shame his fight with Roland Delorme only aired on Facebook. That was one of the best one round fights I've ever seen. You have ignored this user.

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Bearded Collie Herds Orca

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I'm a PhD student in cognitive psychology, and am considering taking my first ammy fight in January. I too have read primary literature on concussions, and it is the sole source of my hesitation. The biggest problem, which Denis mentions, is the unpredictable, non-linear nature of concussive and subconcussive impacts. Ten punches could do nothing, and the 11th could do a relatively huge amount. At least I'm a jitz guy, so I don't take as much damage (hopefully).

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Leghound 156 Edited: 11/23/12 8:22 PM Member Since: 10/25/07 Posts: 5532	Have to appreciate someone that has accomplished as much as he has, looked at the facts and made a decision that is best for himself. Best of luck to him in the next phase of his life, though with his mindset I don't think he'll need luck. You have ignored this user.

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UGCTT_chuckles1 94 Member Since: 2/26/11 Posts: 4025	I'm gonna miss the Ninja of Love. Dude was always entertaining and brought it win or loss. Wish nothing but the best for him and his family in the future! You have ignored this user.

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Bearded Collie Herds Orca - I'm a PhD student in cognitive psychology, and am considering taking my first ammy fight in January. I too have read primary literature on concussions, and it is the sole source of my hesitation. The biggest problem, which Denis mentions, is the unpredictable, non-linear nature of concussive and subconcussive impacts. Ten punches could do nothing, and the 11th could do a relatively huge amount. At least I'm a jitz guy, so I don't take as much damage (hopefully).

Good post, I hope all goes well for you should you decide taking the fight.

I was extremely surprised more people had not posted on this thread. With that said, I think that his decision is justified, if you are hoping to get a concussion just for a definitive reason to leave the sport,it is time to go anyhow. He seems to have thought this out over a very long period, and made an informed choice that is right for him. Hope that he does well in his post fight life. He truly is a good example of the fact that this is not a sport of brutes and "just bleed" guys, while there are some, many of the fighters are well-educated and extremely intelligent individuals.

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Immaculata 46 Member Since: 12/14/03 Posts: 21313	Best of luck in his future endeavors. You have ignored this user.

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yellow wrkahlc 40 Member Since: 6/9/12 Posts: 4347	This made me sad. I blame Delorme. Guys, we need to kill Delorme. You have ignored this user.

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