Ricardo Cachorrão
After being defeated by Mike pyle at UFC 128, and suffer the fifth setback in his career, the black belt Ricardo “Cachorrão” Almeida He chose to hang up his gloves. This Thursday morning, the 35-year-old fighter announced, through an open letter published on his Facebook page, that he will leave his professional fighting career.
“In 2008, I decided to return to MMA. Since then, I've had the privilege of having eight fights in the UFC... During these almost four years, I've had a personal struggle to find the balance between my fighting career, taking care of my son, who was diagnosed with autism shortly after I signed a contract. six fights with the UFC, teaching jiu-jitsu at my gym and the family duties we all have,” the letter said. In turn, Cachorrão recognizes that he was unable to perform to his full potential the times he stepped into the Octagon.
“MMA is a great sport, but it is not forgiving. It's a dangerous step to enter the Octagon, especially when you're not 100% focused. After thinking a lot since my fight at UFC 128, I decided to step away from the sport as a fighter,” he said. Despite his retirement, the black belt assured that he will continue working for MMA.
“I will continue to fully support the UFC as a coach and, of course, as a big fan,” he concluded.
In his career as a professional fighter, Ricardo Cachorrão had 13 victories, six in the UFC, and five defeats.
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