Veteran mixed martial artist Manny Gamburyan announced his retirement following a technical knockout loss against Johnny Eduardo at UFC Fight Night 100.
The 35-year-old Armenian-American told MMA Junkie that after getting dropped by Eduardo in their fight, felt he "can't hang with these guys" anymore and decided to walk away, ending his professional MMA career which started in 1999.
Gamburyan, which has a professional record of 15-10, 6-8 in the UFC, said that he came to Brazil to get the victory but after suffering the TKO loss in just 46 seconds into the second round, he had an abrupt decision to hang his gloves, saying he "can't do it anymore."
Coming into the fight, Gamburyan told the MMA news website that he was not planning to retire even after not seeing action inside the Octagon since April in his loss to John Dodson as he wanted to bounce back after being inspired with his baby daughter.
"I've got to go out there and whoop his ass. Just for this, I've got to do out there and whoop his ass," Gamburyan said.
Gamburyan said he started his career in 1991 when he was just 10 years old. He had his first MMA fight when he was 16 years old, coming a long way into being part of the Ultimate Fighter 5 before showcasing his wares in the world famous mixed martial arts promotion where he fought 15 times inside the Octagon.
He came close into winning a title when he fought and lost to Jose Aldo for the WEC Featherweight Championship in 2010. After that loss, Gamburyan went on to win four fights but lost five and had one no contest.
Gamburyan said that if it is not about aiming for the gold or for the victory, there was no reason to fight anymore, adding that he "only fight for the 'W.'"