Gallery Ryan LaFlare def. Alex Garcia at UFC Atlantic City: Best photos view 6 images After 10 fights in the UFC, welterweight Ryan LaFlare today said he’s hanging up his gloves. LaFlare (14-3 MMA, 7-3 UFC) this past Saturday opened the prelims at UFC 229 with a third-round knockout loss to Tony Martin (14-4 MMA, 6-4 UFC). The setback gave LaFlare losses in two of his final three fights. The 35-year-old said in an Instagram post that injuries throughout his training camp and entire career helped push him to his decision, and that because he wasn’t fully prepared mentally and physically, he knew now was the time. The full text of LaFlare’s retirement statement is below: Saturday night didn’t go my way.