Peter Sobotta, who has enjoyed a fifteen-plus year career as a professional MMA fighter, has announced his retirement from the sport after a loss at UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Till.
The fighter made the announcement through Instagram:
Here is a translation of what Sobotta wrote, provided by Google Translate:
?Verified Unfortunately, it wasn't enough to win tonight. I'm also not particularly well. I broke my right arm early in the fight, my face had to be sewn in four places. I'm not looking for excuses. I was the worse fighter tonight. Not ready to grit your teeth and go forward. Too little pressure, too little courage, too few hits. I could not play my greatest strength because several takedown attempts failed. Oliveira deservedly won. I have to recognize that my path as an active MMA fighter ends after 17 years. I felt that in the ring today. I really love this sport with all my heart and this decision hurts more than any broken bones and ligaments. But I just don't have the toughness, robustness and willingness to take risks to fight at the top. It was a damn wild ride and I am infinitely grateful for the emotions and experiences that I was able to experience. Thanks to EVERYONE who accompanied and supported me.?
Sobotta earned seventeen wins as a professional MMA fighter, with notable victories coming over Steven Kennedy, Nicolas Dalby and Ben Saunders. Sobotta will unfortunately end his career on a two fight losing streak, dropping bouts to Alex Oliveira and Leon Edwards.