Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone has retired from the UFC.

Cerrone, 39, who has been a enthusiast-beloved fighter for significantly of the earlier decade, retired on Saturday pursuing a bout at UFC 276 with fellow veteran Jim Miller, 38.

Quickly subsequent the match, Cerrone took off his iconic cowboy hat, eliminated his gloves, and put equally at the middle of the Octagon.

A detailed perspective of Donald Cerrone's cowboy hat and combat gloves through the UFC 276 occasion at T-Cellular Arena on July 02, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) (Picture by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)

"I never enjoy it anymore," Cerrone advised UFC commentator Joe Rogan, waving and thanking the Las Vegas group. "I am going to be a motion picture star, little one," he additional.

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"It really is time to bow out. This is the ideal celebration," the Albuquerque native extra, as he was joined in the Octagon by his two sons, both of those sporting cowboy hats.

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

Cerrone remained one of the busiest fighters through his lengthy MMA profession and retired with a specialist 36-17 document. 

"Donald, it is been a special, special vocation, my pal," Rogan stated. "You have had some beautiful moments inside this Octagon."

Donald Cerrone (R) speaks with Joe Rogan as he announces his retirement right after his welterweight bout in opposition to Jim Miller for the duration of UFC 276 at T-Mobile Arena on July 02, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photograph by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) (Photograph by Carmen Mandato/Getty Photos)

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After the submission decline to Miller, Cerrone claimed he hopes to just one day be inducted into the UFC Corridor of Fame, an honor that Rogan explained is all but a ensure presented his famous career.

"100 per cent you can be in the Hall of Fame," Rogan responded.

Donald Cerrone strikes at Jim Miller in a welterweight struggle for the duration of the UFC 276 celebration at T-Cellular Arena on July 02, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photograph by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) (Photograph by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)

Cerrone originally began his qualified MMA profession combating under the Globe Intense Cagefighting (WEC) in 2007, exactly where he fought for the championship belt three times ahead of the business was procured by the UFC in 2010.

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The beloved Final Preventing Championship star grew a name of remaining inclined to fight "anybody, anyplace, anytime," ESPN noted.

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

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

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

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Cerrone was potentially very best recognised for his fearlessness and grit, as he would be willing to force himself and his opponent to their restrictions. He was a proficient grappler with 17 victories coming via submissions.  

His retirement comes as 6 of his very last 7 bouts ended up losses. He has formerly expressed to lovers that fighting has turn into hard and he has endured "off-nights" — an honesty that was very well-been given by his followers.

Jim Miller reacts to his acquire above Donald Cerrone in a welterweight combat throughout the UFC 276 function at T-Cell Arena on July 02, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) (Image by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)

Fighters and fans instantly flooded social media with messages supporting Cerrone.

On the UFC 276 fight card, Alexander Volkanovski defended his featherweight title by defeating Max Holloway. Middleweight winner Israel Adesanya also very easily received his bout about challenger Jared Cannonier.