Fan-favorite Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone retires at UFC 276 after loss to Jim Miller: 'I don't love it anymore'

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Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone has retired from the UFC.

Cerrone, 39, who has been a fan-favorite fighter for much of the past decade, retired on Saturday following a bout at UFC 276 with fellow veteran Jim Miller, 38.

Immediately following the match, Cerrone took off his iconic cowboy hat, removed his gloves, and placed both at the center of the Octagon.

A detailed view of Donald Cerrone's cowboy hat and fight gloves during the UFC 276 event at T-Mobile Arena on July 02, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)

"I don't love it anymore," Cerrone told UFC commentator Joe Rogan, waving and thanking the Las Vegas crowd. "I'm going to be a movie star, baby," he added.

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"It's time to bow out. This is the perfect event," the Albuquerque native added, as he was joined in the Octagon by his two sons, both wearing cowboy hats.

Donald Cerrone and sons in the Octagon during the UFC 276 event at T-Mobile Arena on July 02, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)

Cerrone remained one of the busiest fighters during his lengthy MMA career and retired with a professional 36-17 record. 

"Donald, it's been a special, special career, my friend," Rogan said. "You've had some beautiful moments inside this Octagon."

Donald Cerrone (R) speaks with Joe Rogan as he announces his retirement after his welterweight bout against Jim Miller during UFC 276 at T-Mobile Arena on July 02, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

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