“The Warrior Princess” has called it a career.
Last week, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Strawweight and Contender Series veteran Cheyanne Vlismas(formerly Buys) announced her retirement from mixed martial arts after a 30-month hiatus from competition.
Vlismas shared her decision via Instagram:
As of today I am officially retired.
This decision comes with a lot of heart break. But this is something that I need to do. After having my second child, my time is very limited. I am unable to give 100% into my training without giving less of myself to my babies.
This decision comes as I am choosing to be the parent that I wish I always had growing up.
As hard as this decision is because I love fighting so much with all my heart. My kids will always be put first.
I know I am young and I could make a comeback but my decision came down to could I leave my kids for 2 months for a training camp? I simply cannot do so.
Thank you to all my coaches @dennisdavismma @sugarraysefo @richiequan @eric_xcmma @xcmma teammates throughout the years that were always there for me. Most importantly my family and thank you too Mick Maynard and the UFC. This was a dream. I didn’t get to fulfill all my dreams, but I made it to the highest level, and now I’m gonna choose to give my all into being a mother.
And lastly, thank you to all my fans.
I hope one day my kids will know their mother give her all into being the best I can be for them because this is not an easy goodbye for me. ️
Vlismas (7-3) scored a UFC contract after defeating Hilarie Rose on Season 4 of Contender Series. However, she stumbled in her UFC debut, losing a lopsided decision to Montserrat Ruiz, but it was overshadowed by post-fight controversy dubbed “Spitgate.”
“Warrior Princess” won her second fight in the promotion via brutal knockout (watch highlights) and locked up Fight of the Night in her third outing. Her most recent fight ended in a unanimous decision loss to Cory McKenna.
At just 30 years old, Vlismas may one day feel the urge to return to the cage. For now, she’s embracing full-time motherhood.
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