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 Pro Fighting Chapter Comes to a Close, but the Book is Still Being written.

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Primetyme199
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PostSubject: Pro Fighting Chapter Comes to a Close, but the Book is Still Being written.   Pro Fighting Chapter Comes to a Close, but the Book is Still Being written. EmptyWed Mar 30, 2011 10:41 pm

Back in 2008 I decided to return to MMA. Since then I have had the privilege of fighting eight times in the UFC. As a competitor I can think of no bigger thrill than to stand in the center of the octagon with my hands raised.



During these almost four years it has been a personal struggle to find balance between my fighting career, caring for my son who was diagnosed with autism soon after I signed a six-fight deal with the UFC, teaching at my growing Jiu Jitsu Academy and the family duties we all have.



MMA is a great sport but also physically and mentally unforgiving. It is a dangerous task to step in the octagon, specially if your focus is not at 100%.



After much deliberation since my fight at UFC 128 I have decided to step away from the sport as a fighter.



I will continue to fully support the UFC as a coach and of course as a big fan. I would like to thank Lorenzo Fertitta and Dana White for their leadership and vision which brought the sport to new heights. I would also like to thank Joe Silva for giving me the opportunity to compete among the best martial artists in the world.



Renzo Gracie, Mark Henry, Frankie Edgar and all my teammates who I could not have gone through this challenge without.



Finally I would like to thank my wife, children and family as well as my students. You will have my integral dedication from here on.



Lastly the fans who make MMA the greatest sport there is.



Ricardo Almeida.
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PostSubject: Re: Pro Fighting Chapter Comes to a Close, but the Book is Still Being written.   Pro Fighting Chapter Comes to a Close, but the Book is Still Being written. EmptyThu Mar 31, 2011 12:51 am

Whatever Ricardo thinks is best for him, but he should have got the nod against Pyle, would have liked to see him in a few more fights.
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PostSubject: Re: Pro Fighting Chapter Comes to a Close, but the Book is Still Being written.   Pro Fighting Chapter Comes to a Close, but the Book is Still Being written. EmptyThu Mar 31, 2011 12:59 am

Ricardo coulda been a real good fighter if he had approaced it a few years earlier. He has talent.
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PostSubject: Re: Pro Fighting Chapter Comes to a Close, but the Book is Still Being written.   Pro Fighting Chapter Comes to a Close, but the Book is Still Being written. EmptyThu Mar 31, 2011 9:22 am

He will be 35 at the end of this year, It's obvious he won't be making any runs at the title. I'm sure he will be plenty busy with coaching.
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PostSubject: Re: Pro Fighting Chapter Comes to a Close, but the Book is Still Being written.   Pro Fighting Chapter Comes to a Close, but the Book is Still Being written. EmptyThu Mar 31, 2011 9:24 am

bigbeastcardinal12 wrote:
Ricardo coulda been a real good fighter if he had approaced it a few years earlier. He has talent.
he made his debut in 2000 @ 24, thats early enough IMO
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PostSubject: Re: Pro Fighting Chapter Comes to a Close, but the Book is Still Being written.   Pro Fighting Chapter Comes to a Close, but the Book is Still Being written. EmptyThu Mar 31, 2011 12:05 pm

His biggest problem was that he doesn't really train all that much, that's why he always gasses.
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