Admirer-beloved Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone retires at UFC 276 after loss to Jim Miller: 'I really don't adore it anymore'

Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone has retired from the UFC.

Cerrone, 39, who has been a fan-favorite fighter for significantly of the previous ten years, retired on Saturday next a bout at UFC 276 with fellow veteran Jim Miller, 38.

Straight away subsequent the match, Cerrone took off his legendary cowboy hat, eradicated his gloves, and positioned both at the center of the Octagon.

A in-depth look at of Donald Cerrone's cowboy hat and fight gloves through the UFC 276 celebration at T-Cellular Arena on July 02, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Image by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)

"I really don't appreciate it any longer," Cerrone advised UFC commentator Joe Rogan, waving and thanking the Las Vegas group. "I'm likely to be a film star, baby," he extra.

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"It truly is time to bow out. This is the great function," the Albuquerque native added, as he was joined in the Octagon by his two sons, both equally putting on cowboy hats.

Donald Cerrone and sons in the Octagon during the UFC 276 event at T-Mobile Arena on July 02, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Image by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)

Cerrone remained 1 of the busiest fighters during his prolonged MMA job and retired with a professional 36-17 file. 

"Donald, it can be been a special, specific occupation, my pal," Rogan stated. "You've got experienced some stunning moments inside of this Octagon."

Donald Cerrone (R) speaks with Joe Rogan as he announces his retirement soon after his welterweight bout towards Jim Miller all through UFC 276 at T-Cellular Arena on July 02, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Image by Carmen Mandato/Getty Photos) (Photograph by Carmen Mandato/Getty Pictures)

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Following the submission loss to Miller, Cerrone explained he hopes to 1 day be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame, an honor that Rogan claimed is all but a assure supplied his legendary occupation.

"100 p.c you may be in the Hall of Fame," Rogan responded.

Donald Cerrone strikes at Jim Miller in a welterweight battle during the UFC 276 celebration at T-Cell Arena on July 02, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Image by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) (Photograph by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)

Cerrone originally commenced his specialist MMA career combating less than the World Severe Cagefighting (WEC) in 2007, wherever he fought for the championship belt a few times prior to the business was acquired by the UFC in 2010.

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The beloved Ultimate Combating Championship star grew a status of becoming ready to fight "any individual, anyplace, whenever," ESPN claimed.

His job features 48 fight appearances in the WEC and UFC — more than any other fighter — together with 18 "Struggle of the Night time" bonuses, tied for the most all-time.

Donald Cerrone (L) exchanges strikes with Jim Miller in their welterweight bout in the course of UFC 276 at T-Cell Arena on July 02, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photograph by Carmen Mandato/Getty Photos) (Image by Carmen Mandato/Getty Pictures)

He retired with 23 wins in the UFC, tied for the 2nd-most all-time. Miller, with Saturday's victory above Cerrone, has 24 wins.

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Cerrone was perhaps most effective regarded for his fearlessness and grit, as he would be inclined to thrust himself and his opponent to their limits. He was a proficient grappler with 17 victories coming by using submissions.  

His retirement will come as six of his final 7 bouts ended up losses. He has previously expressed to followers that preventing has come to be tricky and he has endured "off-nights" — an honesty that was effectively-been given by his enthusiasts.

Jim Miller reacts to his get over Donald Cerrone in a welterweight fight for the duration of the UFC 276 function at T-Cell Arena on July 02, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photograph by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) (Image by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)

Fighters and lovers quickly flooded social media with messages supporting Cerrone.

On the UFC 276 fight card, Alexander Volkanovski defended his featherweight title by defeating Max Holloway. Middleweight champion Israel Adesanya also conveniently gained his bout around challenger Jared Cannonier.