In a recent turn of events, bloodyelbow.com reports that UFC veteran Vinc Pichel has announced his retirement from combat sports.
Pichel, 42 was the oldest fighter in the UFC for close to a year after Andrei Arlovski left premier promotion last summer.
Pichel battled in the octagon only 12 times. His last appearance was at UFC Mexico in March where he was alongside the youngest fighter in the UFC Raul Rosas, Jr.
Pichel suffered his third straight loss against Rafia Garcia, losing in a controversial decision.
With a month out from suffering the defeat, Pichel decided to call it quits.