Say what you will about Cathal Pendred but his UFC career started at 4-0 which is a hell of a lot better than most fighters can boast.
The Punisher hung up his gloves after a six-year MMA career that saw him go 17-4-1 in order to focus on new endeavours.
And while many had trolled Pendred during his time under the UFC banner, fight fans were predominantly respectful as they paid tribute to one of the leaders of the Irish invasion.
RT @Pendred Onto the next chapter….. pic.twitter.com/lRUpAewTvE
Best of luck 👍
— Shane Lowry (@ShaneLowryGolf) November 25, 2015
I'll take a fighter getting out a little early rather than a little late.
— Luke Thomas🏋️♀️ (@lthomasnews) November 25, 2015
All the best in your next chapter sir. Bring that passion to your next adventures!! @Pendred
— Robin Black (@robinblackmma) November 25, 2015
@Pendred big respect mate. Good luck with the future, has been a pleasure watching you fight. — Alex Corbisiero (@AlexCorbs) November 25, 2015
@Pendred best of luck with the new chapter man
— Laurence Kinlan (@laurencekinlan) November 25, 2015
@Pendred I’ll never forget your fight with King, one the my fav MMA memories. — Mulscratchy (@Mulscratchy) November 25, 2015
@Pendred congratulations sir. You have done you and your family proud
— DoneDadaNada (@donedadanada) November 25, 2015
@Pendred Best of look for the future Cathal! Been a pleasure cheering you on — Daniel Byrne (@Dannybaaa) November 25, 2015
@Pendred best of luck Cathal. Thanks for being a warrior for Ireland on a famous Dublin night.
— Darrin O’Toole (@darrinotoole) November 25, 2015
@Pendred Bit surprised, but many intense and exciting fights along the way. That run to get in the @UFC was the original hot Irish angle! — Donnie Reilly (@DonnieReillyMMA) November 25, 2015
@Pendred best of luck Cathal. I will always remember witnessing your comeback vs Mike King. Great long term sensible decision to leave.
— Daithi MacCairthaigh (@maccairthaigh) November 25, 2015
@Pendred I will always remember you from your fight in Dublin, July 2014 with that crazy comeback victory against Mike King. Thank you — No Won One (@therealzachp) November 25, 2015
@Pendred Will never forget your sub at UFC Dublin, one of my favourite MMA moments. Best of luck in the future.
— Ross McKenna (@Thor_Ross) November 25, 2015
@Pendred hate to see this seeing as you’ve been one of me and my brothers favorite fighters but nothing but love and respect, best of luck — Patrick Leonard (@TheyCallMeP17) November 25, 2015
@Pendred best of luck with the new ventures. Will never forget the cheer at UFC Dublin last year when you beat Mike King.
— Andy Cowan (@Andy_CowanMMA) November 25, 2015
@Pendred has been great watching you along the way but good on you for making a difficult decision! All the best — Paul Bartlett (@PaulBartlett13) November 25, 2015
