Evan Dunham announces retirement after UFC São Paulo

E. Dunham will have his last fight in UFC Sao Paulo. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @dunhamjiujitsu

The Ultimate octagon in São Paulo will be the stage for the last performance of Evan dunham of the franchise. At 36, he will face Francisco Massaranduba No. UFC Sao Paulo on September 22nd. After nine years in the organization, the veteran announced today through his Instagram that he intends to hang up his gloves in Brazil.

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“September 22nd will be my last fight. I can retire from the sport I love with my head held high. I know I've never held anything while in the cage and September 22nd will be no different. My goals and priorities have changed over the years and I'm ready to focus on building my gym as well as any new opportunities that come my way. I have gone toe 2 with many of the best competitors in the world and I am truly grateful for that. My passion for Jiu Jitsu will continue to be a driving force in my gym and in select Jiu Jitsu competitions,” said Dunham.

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September 22 will be my last fight. I can withdraw from the sport that I love with my head held high. I know that I never held anything back while in the cage and September 22 will be no different. My goals and priorities have shifted throughout the years and I am ready to concentrate on building my gym, as well as any new opportunities that come my way. I have gone toe 2 toe with many of the worlds best competitors and I am truly grateful for this. My passion for Jiu Jitsu will continue to be a driving force in my gym and at select Jiu Jitsu competitions. I want to thank my family, friends and fans for all of your support throughout the years.

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Evan dunham He has a record of 25 fights, with 18 wins, six losses and one draw. His last fight was a setback against Olivier Aubin-Mercier at UFC 223 in April this year.