Murilo Ninja announced his retirement from MMA - Photo: Daniel Herbertson
The Brazilian's career Murilo “Ninja” Rua had its final chapter on Saturday night (21) in England. At 31 years old and with a record of 20 wins, 12 losses and one draw, the fighter announced his retirement after being knocked out at BAMMA 6 by the Englishman Tom Watson in a fight valid for the event's middleweight belt.
Despite confirming his definitive departure from MMA, the tough guy stressed that he will continue working in favor of the sport. Ninja also highlighted his pride in his achievements during his professional career and that from now on he will spend more time with his family and helping others.
“I would like to officially announce my retirement tonight. It's been a fantastic road and this is a very difficult time. I will continue working in MMA, giving seminars, classes, training athletes and doing my part to help the sport that I love so much”, Ninja posted on his Twitter.
Of the four Brazilians present at BAMMA 6, only Leonard Santos won victory in the Land of the Queen. The Nova União athlete achieved his third positive result in a row by overcoming the Englishman Jason Ball by unanimous decision of the judges.
Yes, João Paulo “Tuba” e Márcio “Gracinha” were not so lucky and were defeated by Valentinu Petrescu e Che Milles, respectively. Check out the complete BAMMA 6 results below:
Tom Watson defeated Murilo Ninja by knockout (high kick and punches) in R3;
Frank Trigg defeated John Phillipes via TKO (doctor stoppage) in R1;
Matt Ewin defeated Ivan Salaverry via unanimous decision;
Valentinu Petrescu defeated João Paulo “Tuba” by split decision of the judges;
Leonard Santos defeated Jason Ball via unanimous decision;
Che Milles defeated Márcio “Gracinha” by technical knockout (punches) in R1;
Scott Jensen defeated Craig Chesters via TKO in R2;
Catalin Zmarandescu defeated Sharif Mahammed Ali via submission (forearm lock) in R1;
Shane Omer defeated Aaron Wilkinson by knockout in R1;
Sam Watling defeated Leigh Cohoon via unanimous decision;
Costas Doru and Jeremy Petley drew;
Lee Taylor defeated Kenny Moytson via TKO (punches) in R2;
Ryan White defeated Fraser Opie via submission (guillotine choke) in R1;
Murrey Fullerton defeated Charles Scott via submission (armbar) in R1.
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