UFC light-weight contender Damir Ismagulov says he’s achieved combating.
In an Instagram submit Sunday, Ismagulov (24-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC) mentioned well being points have compelled him to retire from skilled competitors. He didn’t elaborate additional on the choice, however thanked his supporters.
“Sadly, resulting from circumstances and well being issues, I’m compelled to finish my sports activities profession,” Ismagulov wrote in Russian. “Because of all those that had been with me whatever the consequence within the battles, who had been sincerely sick and anxious. It was an attention-grabbing journey, a second to recollect. (Give) everybody a hug.”
Ismagulov, 31, most just lately competed Dec. 17 at UFC Struggle Night time 216 when he misplaced a aggressive combat to Arman Tsarukyan by way of unanimous resolution. The loss was his first underneath the promotion’s banner and his first since 2015.
Representing Kazakhstan, Ismagulov made his UFC debut in December 2018 after a championship run because the light-weight champion for Russian promotion M-1 International. Over the span of his six-fight UFC tenure, Ismagulov gained selections towards Alex Gorgees, Joel Alvarez, Thiago Moises, Rafael Alves and Guram Kutateladze.
On the time of his retirement, Ismagulov was ranked No. 12 within the UFC light-weight rankings.
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