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MMA News / Athlon Sports / February 17
UFC Veteran Officially Retires After Rollercoaster Career

UFC Veteran Officially Retires After Rollercoaster Career

After a decade-long journey in mixed martial arts, a 31-year-old UFC lightweight veteran has decided to retire from professional competition. Despite achieving his dream of competing at the highest level, recent challenges—including three consecutive losses, two by unanimous decision and one via knockout—have led him to step away from the sport.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 17
‘A kid with a dream’… Nine-fight UFC veteran announces MMA retirement following three consecutive losses

‘A kid with a dream’… Nine-fight UFC veteran announces MMA retirement following three consecutive losses

A lightweight contender has announced that he is hanging up the gloves for good at just 31-years-old It cannot be underestimated how big of an achievement it is to get to the UFC and stay there.

MMA News / MMA on SI / February 17
UFC lightweight contender turns in early retirement at 31 years old

UFC lightweight contender turns in early retirement at 31 years old

The month of February has seen several UFC fighters hang up the gloves for good. Bill Algeo, Julia Avila - UFC lightweight Joe Solecki is the latest to retire after not having won in a while.

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