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MANILA, Philippines – After 8 years as a professional fighter, Mark Muñoz removed his UFC gloves and left them in the middle of the Octagon at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Philippines.
Winning a dominant unanimous decision over Englishman Luke Barnatt was a fitting end to The Filipino Wrecking Machine’s career, having found enough of the old warrior spirit to carry him to one final victory.
Watch: @Mark_Munoz delivers a touching retirement speech at #UFCManila. Did it just get a little dusty in here?
https://t.co/1rF5qkGqhT
— FOX Sports: UFC (@UFCONFOX) May 16, 2015With the microphone in his hand, the 37-year-old Muñoz delivered a farewell speech for the ages that left many an MMA fan in tears by the conclusion.
“Pilipinas, mahal na mahal ko kayong lahat!,” said Muñoz, whose final MMA record rests at 14-6.
“I feel so good. To love what you do and do what you love, it doesn’t feel like work, and that’s fighting for me. But family is always the priority. I’m going out on my own terms. I don’t want to miss any more special moments with them. I’ve had an amazing career. The UFC has given me so much and I’m very fortunate.”
– Rappler.com
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