Jared Gooden retires after 14 year MMA career Taking to Twitter on March 31, 31-year-old 'NiteTrain' Jared Gooden announced his surprise retirement.

After more than 30 professional fights, including seven in the UFC, welterweight Jared Gooden said it's time for him to hang up the gloves. Gooden (23-11) announced his retirement in a social ...

A native of Atlanta, the 31-year-old Gooden exits the sport with a 23-10 career mark. He went 2-5 over two separate stints in the UFC, earning victories against Wellington Turman and Niklas Stolze.

Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Jared Gooden’s career comes to an end after 14 years Suffering his second-straight loss last weekend, Gooden announced his MMA retirement on Monday.

— Jared Gooden (@JGNiteTrain23) March 31, 2025 Throughout his career, Gooden was known for his willingness to take fights on short notice, stepping in several times when the UFC needed a ...

Jared Gooden retires after 14 year MMA career Taking to Twitter on March 31, 31-year-old 'NiteTrain' Jared Gooden announced his surprise retirement. Gooden last fought in a losing effort against ...