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UFC and PRIDE veteran Phil Baroni announces retirement after 19 years of competition

After 19 years of active competition in mixed martial arts and bare-knuckle boxing, Phil Baroni is finally calling it a career. The 45-year-old combat sports veteran made the announcement on Twitter over the weekend.

Im retired. My career has come to a close. Thanks to my fans for the support. It was fun. Thanks for the memories. It should have been over a long time a go. Adios Amegos for Mexico

— phil baroni (@philbaroni) August 21, 2021

Im retired. My career has come to a close.