UFC welterweight Matt Brown, nicknamed "The Immortal," is retiring from mixed martial arts after nearly 19 years in the sport.

Matt Brown, who hasn't fought since May 2023, wrote on social media that he is leaving active competition to focus on other career ventures.

UFC welterweight is hanging up the gloves after 30 career octagon appearances. Brown (24-19 MMA, 17-13 UFC) took to social media on Saturday and announced he's retiring from MMA competition following a nearly 19-year career that began with his October 2018.