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Entering free agency, Bryan Barberena says he’ll retire if UFC doesn’t re-sign him

Welterweight fighter Bryan Barberena notched a significant win on Saturday at UFC Columbus with a decision victory over beloved veteran Matt Brown. And according to the 32-year-old, it was also the last fight in his UFC contract.

During the post-fight media scrum, “Bam Bam” called for a “talk” with UFC president Dana White to try and strike a new deal. But if the organization decides to go the opposite direction, Barberena says he will likely hang up his gloves for good.

“This is the last fight on my contract. I haven’t been open about that, but this is the last fight on my contract.