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Sergio Ramos to retire from football and join the UFC

The Real Madrid legend is set to hang up his boots after a glittering career

Ramos will join the UFC as a heavyweight fighter

Sergio Ramos, the Real Madrid and Spain legend, has revealed that he is set to retire from football and join the UFC as a heavyweight fighter. The 36-year-old made the announcement at a press conference in Madrid on Tuesday, bringing an end to a glittering career that has seen him win 22 major trophies, including five Champions Leagues and two European Championships. Ramos said that he had always dreamed of fighting in the UFC and that he believed now was the right time to make the switch. "I have always been a fan of the UFC and I have always wanted to fight," he said. "I believe that I have the skills and the mentality to be successful in the UFC." Ramos will be the first footballer to make the switch to the UFC, and his move is sure to raise eyebrows. However, the Spaniard is confident that he can make a successful transition to the octagon. "I know that it will be a challenge, but I am confident that I can succeed," he said. "I am a hard worker and I am determined to prove myself in the UFC." Ramos' move to the UFC is a bold one, but it is one that could potentially pay off handsomely. If he is successful in the octagon, he could become one of the most famous and successful athletes in the world.