Donald Cerrone

Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone, one of the most beloved fighters of the past decade, announced his retirement from mixed martial arts following a submission loss ...

Cerrone finishes his career with 48 appearances between the WEC and UFC combined, more than any other fighter history. However, Cerrone came up short in some of the biggest fights of his career, including three WEC title fights, one UFC title fight and a blockbuster event against Conor McGregor in 2020. Cerrone, 39, who has dabbled in acting in recent years, is one of the most beloved fighters of the past decade.

Miller jumped into a guillotine choke to become the all-time wins leader in UFC history.

In the second round, Miller and Cerrone threw kicks at the same time, with Cerrone's landing to Miller's face. Miller, who made his debut at UFC 89 in October 2008, looked sharp from the early moments of the fight. LAS VEGAS -- On Saturday night, Jim Miller and Donald Cerrone met on the UFC 276 prelims in a welterweight clash that would determine the UFC's all-time wins leader.

Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone announced his retirement after his submission loss to Jim Miller at UFC 276.

Now tied for second place in wins (23), Cerrone has his name toward the top of numerous UFC statistical lists. His last seven fights resulted in six losses and a no contest. The hot streak earned him a long-awaited UFC title fight against Rafael dos Anjos, though he lost by first-round TKO. I don’t love it anymore, Joe. It’s hard for me to get up (for fights), and this is the longest camp I’ve had in a long time. I’m not complaining to anybody, but I don’t love it anymore. I’ve got to know when.

Jim Miller made UFC history with his submission win over Donald Cerrone at Saturday's UFC 276.

Uriah Hall via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) Miller (35-16 MMA, 24-15 UFC) submitted Cerrone (36-17 MMA, 23-14 UFC) with a guillotine choke at the 1:32 mark of Round 2. Cerrone slipped in a head-kick that he threw and got caught in a guillotine choke when he looked to scramble back to his feet. Gabe Green via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) Miller now is on a three-fight winning streak. Miller kept busy with ground-and-pound from the guard, but got reversed a minute in from top control.

Check out the social media reactions to the UFC 276 retirement announcement from Donald Cerrone after his submission loss to Jim Miller.

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Donald Cerrone has long been among the most beloved fighters in the history of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, but his fans will likely never see him ...

“I just don’t love it anymore,” he told Joe Rogan. “This was one of the longest camps I’ve had in years. World Extreme Cagefightingcareer by winning Fight of the Night five times. UFC 276Saturday night in T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, but this one was the final straw.

The retirement marks the end of a legendary 16-year career for Cerrone (36–17 MMA, 23–14 UFC), whose 38 UFC fights are second-most all time.

He then moved to the UFC in 2011 when the WEC's roster was folded into the sport's biggest promotion. The 39-year-old Cerrone brought his two sons, Danger and Riot, inside the octagon with him to mark the occasion. I'm going to be a movie star, baby, so it's time to bow out."