"At 42 years old and I'm officially retiring from competing in MMA. The longer version: I'm sad, I'm excited, I'm happy, I'm afraid."
"Thank you and thank you to everyone who made me as proud as I am to be me today! Also huge thank you to EVERYONE at the UFC and Joe Silva and Sean Shelby."
Vinc Pichel, the oldest fighter on UFC's active roster, has announced his retirement at age 42 after a career marred by injuries. Debuting in 2012, Pichel is known for his resilience despite facing adversities like a severe neck injury. His professional MMA record stands at 14-5, including notable victories. In his emotional retirement message, he expressed gratitude towards coaches, UFC staff, and fans, hinting at future endeavors like writing a book about his MMA journey and encouraging others to embrace their authenticity in life.
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