And that is a wrap for Mark Madsen. ‘The Olympian’ who transitioned to the Octagon had to let go of his career in MMA after having a not-too-shabby run in the UFC. Ending his six-year MMA stint, Mark O. Madsen, in a recent social media update, stated that the time to end his career had come.

With a professional record of 12 wins and 2 losses, including a respectable 4 wins out of 6 fights in the ͏UFC, Madsen, a three-time Olympic wrestler representing Den͏mark, made the transition to MMA relatively late in his athletic journey. While Madsen showed a promising career, several fans are getting behind his decision to call it day, considering a few key factors.

The glorious fighting career of Mark O. Madsen

On Wednesday, the 39-year-old UFC veteran, who also secured a silver medal in Greco͏-Roman wrestling ͏at the 2016 Olympics, announced his retirement. He shared the news on Facebook, and his manager, Ali Abdelaziz, confirmed the decision to MMA ͏Fighting͏. Madsen, through his social ͏media account, said, “The time is right.”

He further added, “I’m full and looking back on a career in elite sports that I’m very proud of. Sports have shaped me as a person, and I’m grateful for everything it has given me and my family. MMA is a demanding sport, and the body has to last for many years to come. This has also been a factor in my decision to [retire], but I’m super proud and grateful for all that we’ve accomplished. ”

Madsen started his career in wrestling when he was in his teens. Hailing from the cold nation of Denmark, Madsen became a huge name in the world of wrestling after claiming five medals at the World Championships of wrestling between 2005 and 2015. His achievements did not stop there. Madsen became an Olympic silver medalist after running a successful campaign at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, in 2016.

However, despite this successful run, the world of MMA was harsh on the Olympian. His retirement came as a shock but it was expected. Nonetheless, as per fans, Madsen should not just leave his love for wrestling behind.

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Important advice by fans to Madsen

As soon as the news of his retirement went live, fans took to social media to add their respective opinions. Some of the comments by the fans are as follows:-

Starting off, a fan stated that it was sad for Madsen that he started his career in the UFC way past his prime.

Got into the game well past his prime unfortunately

Another fan observed the same thing because he was a dominant wrestler who won a medal in the Olympics.

Coulda been something if he got into the game a few years earlier

rip my homie who told me he was gonna be a champ

These reactions highlight how impressive his short-lived MMA run was. Madsen did not lose a single bout till he was in the UFC and was briefly on an undefeated run in the promotion.

Meanwhile, a fan was disappointed by the way Madsen fought against Jared Gordon.

The way he fought against Gordon made me legitimately angry

Moreover, fans were not impressed by the way Madsen’s career had progressed.

Guy sucked anyway

Furthermore, a fan emphasized that Madsen’s career in MMA was lackluster and that it was better to take him as a wrestler rather than an MMA fighter.

His mma career just wasn’t it. Consider him a wrestler

Last but not least, a fan claimed that Madsen should opt to become a wrestling coach.

He could be a good wrestling coach

Judging by the reactions of the fans, it can be understood that they are not surprised by Madsen’s call for retirement. While calling it quits on a six-year MMA career might seem early, it is not the case if you are 39 years old. In a shark tank like the UFC’s lightweight division, if you’re not at your best, you drop too far down the food chain. And the former Olympian did not want that. Do you agree Mark Madsen made the right call?

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