“The Immortal” ended his MMA career.
After 15 years of competing in the UFC welterweight division, Matt Brown has finally decided it's time to step away from it all. On Saturday, Brown announced his retirement from MMA on social media.
Matt Brown removed from competition: 'I'm going to lose'
“I don't do it anymore. I'm out,” Brown wrote on “X.” “That's the announcement. My life will now be dedicated to serving others. Growing others in the martial arts world and building a business that can help my community and the world. thanks to @Dana White and @ufc Thank you for giving me the platform to express myself and my brand. But it's time to move on to bigger and better things! ”
I won't do it again. It came out. That's the announcement. My life will now be dedicated to serving others. Grow others in the martial arts world and build a business that can help your community and the world. pic.twitter.com/lWxE1RLEK2
— Matt Brown (@IamTheImmortal) May 4, 2024
Brown, 43, knows he holds the record for most knockouts in welterweight history (13) and second in the entire promotion behind heavyweight knockout king Derrick Lewis (14), so he takes his hat off. You can also.
Not every fighter can say they quit the sport on a high note, but Brown had a vintage first-round finish last May, defeating fellow veteran Court McGee. The Ohio native has fought just about everyone the UFC has put in front of him, and has faced some of the biggest names in the division, including Robbie Lawler, Carlos Condit, and Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone.
Brown defeated the likes of Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson, Mike Swick and Diego Sanchez in a career that began in 2005. If that's not longevity, I don't know what is.
