Written By: Barry Laminack
TheCageDoor.net has learned that the man known as “Robo”, Chad Robichaux, is planning on retiring from MMA, effective immediately.
Robo told TCD that he was hanging up the 4oz gloves in order to focus more on his non-profit organization Mighty Oaks Foundation.
Mighty Oaks is a Christian based non-profit organization that focuses on rehabilitating wounded veterans. It offers a 24 month program that helps the soldiers “physically, mentally, and spiritually, by putting them in an ‘un-plugged’ environment”. Through a partnership with Gracie Barra, the program also offers the soldiers an opportunity to learn Jiu-Jitsu and other skills related to the martial arts industry.
“I just feel like it’s my calling. I’ve always been very spiritual and this just feels right,” Robo said about his decision.
Robo ends his career at 11-2, having fought for both Strikeforce and Bellator as well as holding the Bantamweight title for Legacy Fighting Championship.
Be on the look out for our exclusive one on one interview with Robo, coming soon.
Chad,
You will be missed. I think you have been a great contributor to this sport and hope that you will still remain an intricate part of it.
Brett Boyce
That foundation sounds like a worthwhile pursuit…i hope that they are able to change many lives. Best of luck with it.
best luck Chad. if u run that organization the way u run gracie barra is gonna be a great success and u really gonna change many lives.
Worthy cause coach!! On to the next chapter in your life..See you on the mats
Remember, in the end, It is HIS career. He can retire when he feels like it and pursue whatever he has a passion for. There is much more to life than just fighting. He never set out for it to be his ONLY pursuit. I don’t know Chad that well, but I respect and applaude the fact that he is doing something meaningful for wounded vets. We all choose our own paths. Let the man do what he wants, espcially if it benefits others. I think that is a great example to follow whether you agree with his career management or not!
I agree with Brian Melancon although I too was curious to see the Flick and Robo fight. Taking part in helping our soliders is far more important than fighting. We are able to fight because they put their lives on the line to defend our country. I train with some of our ex-military and active duty guys and to hear some of the stories and post-war stresses they have to deal with in their live really makes me appreciate the freedom and liberties we have here. That being said step off your Flick/Robo soap box just for a moment and tip your hat.
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i personally dont care for robo as a fighter but i respect him as a man. he is doing something with his life now that means more to him than fighting. this should show people that there is always something else out there that we can do to better ourselves and the lives of other. do what you do robo. appreciate your help with our vets.
Congratulations on your retirement Chad, and good luck in working on your new, noble work.
Mr. Galdenzi, regardless of whether or not you like someone – it is completely disrespectful to write the things you did on his retirement article.
Also, there are several great fighters out of Chad’s school. How can you say they are not legit when fighters like Alex Morano and Jared Chaffee (among others) call that school home?
After the back-and-forth between Flick and Robichaux, I think the fight with Jimmy Flick should’ve been had first. There seemed to be A LOT of passion in the last interviews heading into their scheduled fight (before Chad had to pull out due to injury).
With all that said, I applaud helping anybody through faith and martial arts – soldiers included. However, I as a fan and long-time participant in combative sport DO NOT buy this as the reason for retirement. Mackens Semerzier, a current UFC Fighter (who beat Fabiano Wagney in the WEC) fought in the big leagues while training armed forces in martial arts at the same time – it’s well documented. When you don’t have the stomach or passion after a career in any combative sport, then you retire. Admitting that would’ve been good enough for me. At the same time, who needs my approval? Just perspective to “breaking news”.
best of luck chad
Whether you believe his reason for retiring or not, the man is swapping his pro career for giving back to other brave heroes so they can assimilate back into society.
Glad to see Robo retire and get back to full time coaching and working with the vets. He’s done more for mma in his career than people will ever know. Accidentally stumbled upon an mma documentary on netflix and sure enough I see a young Chad running reality combat in Lousiana And as far as making a living at the gym, training and competing for myself is all because of what Robo has done for me and the gym.
Chad is a great man and best of luck to him!!! I’ve been fortunate enough to get to know him personally and he has helped me a lot. On the other hand tommy if you don’t like him then get off his s*** and quit reading up on him!
Good luck with the vets Chad you have done more with martial arts then most of these people will ever know and it doesn’t stop just because you don’t fight for money or in a cage. Now go teach them soldiers some Jiu Jitsu! I also have a feeling sometime in the future I personally think we will see you in the cage again your too much of a fighter to NEVER fight again. Good luck and I know you will be successful in whatever you do.
Thanks to all the Support of our friends and staff! Even past staff. We would have never made it this far without you all. We love you all!
Chad totally rocks!!! I just love him more and more every day! I am so lucky to be married to a man that everyone looks up! Well obviously not everyone
Jealousy is blinding them….o well!
Kathy Robichaux
OK, enough is enough.
3/4 of this crap is totally off topic and has nothing to do with Chad retiring. I will be deleting all the off topic comments (as well as any new off topic comments). If you have something to say about Chad retiring, feel free to say it here (good or bad, as long as it’s on topic). Other wise, you can log in to our forums and start a topic about anything you want, nothing is off limits there.
Thanks for understanding.
Barry
Im glad you are taking control of this barry. There is an appropriate time and if chad is retired for guys to talk about his retirment is great…but to insult him or to insult eachother is stupid. Chads clearly got a great set of schools that produce top tier fighters. Jarrod and Alex and others are heading up the squad squad and they vouch for chads coaching ability. If hes retired then let it go and let encourage him in his endeavors to help soldiers. Keep up the good work and i hope that chad is able to impact many lives for the positive. lets look forward not back.
tom”tommy gun” galdenz – enough is enough.
Wish I could have seen chad vs jimmy before he retired!!
Admin- sorry bro
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