A 15-Vecht UFC veteran officially mentioned her career on Saturday evening.
Derrick Lewis hit Tallison Teixeira from the Main Event of 35 seconds UFC Nashville.
For that, controversy was beaten when Stephen 'Wonderboy' Thompson suffered a split decision lock against Gabriel Bonfim in the co-headliner.
However, it was a provisional match that was perhaps the most emotional moment of the night.
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Lauren Murphy is retiring
One -time flying weight Challenger Lauren Murphy fought Eduarda Moura in the Bridgestone Arena of Nashville.
The 41-year-old insured almost a standing guillotine-chilled before he was in a defeat against Moura.
After the fight, Murphy put down her gloves and officially announced her retirement of the MMA sport.
“I came here and I gave it all I have,” she told UFC legend Daniel Cormier.
“I have been in the UFC for 10 years, I have fought for 15 years. I wanted to come out and just give it again, hear the cheers of the crowd and walk out with the American flag. I love you all of you all.
“There are many people thanks. But first of all I want to thank myself for doing all these bastards – hard work. I want to thank myself for being a pioneer for women in this sport. I want to thank myself for picking myself and dusting myself every time I was taken down.”
What is the next step for Lauren Murphy?
In anticipation of UFC Nashville, Murphy announced her plan to retire to launch a new career after the event.
MMA reporter Aaron Brutsteter claimed that she intends to become a right after she hung her gloves.
“I just spoke with Lauren Murphy, who says that this Saturday's fight will be her last,” he tweeted.
“She still expects to compete in gripping events and also hopes to assess fights in the state of Texas.
“She has already completed the referee and assessed courses.”