Mark Godbeer is hanging up his gloves following a more than nine-year, 17-fight MMA career. Godbeer, a British heavyweight who has made notable appearances under the UFC, Bellator and BAMMA banners, announced today that he’s ready to move on from active competition in the sport (via Facebook ): I’d like to thank you all for making the last ten years of my life an epic journey,, but now it’s time to give my time and nrg into those around me that deserve it the most starting with my girls… I have achieved everything I set out to do and more.. now it’s time to give a little back to those that gave me so much whilst supporting me… my time in the 4oz mitts are done. The screeding rails are being dusted off On to the next journey of my life. Much love THE HAND Godbeer, 34, was scheduled to fight Luis Henrique at UFC Fight Night 137 this past weekend. He was attempted to make the drop to the light heavyweight division for the first time, but was forced to withdraw from the card due to injury
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Four-fight UFC veteran Mark Godbeer announces MMA retirement – MMA Junkie