Octagon veteran Chris Cariaso announced his retirement from MMA on Wednesday. Cariaso finishes his career with a 7-6 record in the UFC, and a 17-8 overall MMA record.
“I’ve decided after 22 years of active fighting to call it a career,” Cariaso told MMAjunkie. “It’s a bittersweet decision, as fighting and competing in a ring or cage is about all that I have known for a lifetime.
“The last four-and-a-half years fighting under the umbrella of Zuffa have been nothing short of amazing. I have so many memories and have been able to travel the world doing what I love best. Honestly, my life is what many only get to dream about, and I have to thank so many people for making dreams a reality to me.
“I’m excited for this next chapter in my life. I’m young still, and I’m healthy still, and I feel that this is the right time to retire. I have so much more to offer the world as a trainer, entrepreneur and father.”
Cariaso lost his last three bouts. He may be most known for his UFC Flyweight Championship fight against Demetrious Johnson at UFC 178.
