UFC veteran Costas Philippou has decided it is time for him to step away from the sport of MMA.
The news came on Tuesday evening when Bloody Elbow’s Mookie Alexander tweeted about Philippou’s Twitter account and UFC Vice President of Public Relations Dave Sholler responded.
@mookiealexander he has indicated to UFC that he has retired. That should end the speculation for you.
— Dave Sholler (@Sholler_UFC) July 7, 2015
Costas Philippou retires from the sport of MMA
Philippou (13-5, 1NC) began his professional career in 2008 and fought his first nine fights under the New Jersey based Ring of Combat banner. After a decision victory over current UFC middleweight Uriah Hall in 2011, Philippou got the call to the big show.
The 35-year-old lost his UFC debut against Nick Catone at UFC 128, but went on to win five fights, including a third round TKO against Tim Boetsch. From 2013-2015, Philippou went 1-3, with his lone victory being a knockout against Lorenz Larkin.
Philippou retires from the UFC with a 6-5 record inside the Octagon.
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