After a total of 12 years as a professional fighter – nine of which he spent in the UFC – Al Iaquinta is calling it a career. The 34-year-old lightweight competitor announced his retirement in a recent episode of his podcast, the Call Me Al Show.
“Fighting again? I’m thinking that’s it, man. I’m thinking that’s it,” he said. “That’s the way to go out.
“Obviously, you want to go out on a win, but this shit’s not worth it, dude. You saw Michael Chandler and Justin Gaethje fight. Those guys, they beat the hell out of each other.