Carlos Condit surprised the MMA community with the announcement of his retirement on Thursday, November 16. 'The Natural Born Killer' is hanging up his gloves after spending 19 years of his life as a professional cage fighter.Famous for his classic wars with Georges St-Pierre, Dan Hardy, and Johny Hendricks, the former UFC interim welterweight champion was responsible for many memorable moments inside the octagon. The MMA community had mixed emotions upon learning that one of the most beloved figures in the cage was leaving the sport.Here's how fans, fighters and media members reacted to the iconic Carlos Condit's retirement:MMA personalities thank Carlos ConditFormer UFC lightweight champ Anthony Pettis has congratulated his fellow star for his accomplishments. 'Showtime' posted a photo of himself with Condit.Anthony Pettis@ShowtimepettisCongrats @CarlosCondit on an incredible career 🙏🙏7:58 AM · Sep 17, 202158029Congrats @CarlosCondit on an incredible career 🙏🙏 https://t.co/cx67UBxufzMeanwhile, UFC referee Marc Goddard said he was honored to share the cage with Condit. The British MMA official said:"Very happy to have had the grace of sharing the Octagon on several occasions over the years with @CarlosCondit an absolute stone wall savage yet still such a gentleman. Congratulations my friend and happy retirement."MMA journalists acknowledge Carlos Condit's accomplishmentsThe people who spend the most time observing the sport closely have nothing but fond memories of Carlos Condit. MMA journalist Ariel Helwani called him a "legend" of the sport and a "special fighter." On Twitter, Helwani wrote:"The great @carloscondit retired today. (First reported by @DamonMartin/@guicruzzz.) What a legend. What a special fighter."Marc Raimondi@marc_raimondiCarlos Condit, former UFC interim welterweight champion, retires from MMA (first reported by @MMAFighting) espn.com/mma/story/_/id…6:40 AM · Sep 17, 202129228Carlos Condit, former UFC interim welterweight champion, retires from MMA (first reported by @MMAFighting) espn.com/mma/story/_/id…Meanwhile, Shaun Al-Shatti of MMA Fighting said he was fortunate enough to have interviewed Condit not too long ago. The MMA scribe said his conversation with the cage veteran took him down memory lane. He wrote:"So happy I was able to take this walk down memory lane with Carlos Condit before what turned out to be the final fight of his legendary career. He was wistful and reflective but also so self-aware of what was left. Truly, there will never be another NBK."Al-Shatti also reminded fans what peak Condit was capable of pulling off. He posted a picture of former longtime UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre after his brutal encounter with Condit:Shaheen Al-Shatti@shaunalshattiWhat it looked like to go five rounds with a prime Carlos Condit back in the good old days.Photo of course by the GOAT @allelbows.7:25 AM · Sep 17, 202145354What it looked like to go five rounds with a prime Carlos Condit back in the good old days.Photo of course by the GOAT @allelbows. https://t.co/M6Ve0W34giBen Fowlkes of the Co-Main Event Podcast said he wasn't ready to say goodbye to Condit and Joseph Benavides in the same week. Stephanie Haynes of Bloody Elbow thanked 'The Natural Born Killer' for the thrilling fights he had put on.Ben Fowlkes@benfowlkesMMANow you’re telling me Carlos Condit is also retiring? The same week as Joe B? Damn I was not prepared for these emotions.6:22 AM · Sep 17, 20212078Now you’re telling me Carlos Condit is also retiring? The same week as Joe B? Damn I was not prepared for these emotions.Stephie Haynes@CrooklynMMAThank you @CarlosCondit for all the thrilling fights and exemplary sportsmanship you've given us. You've had an amazing 19 years in the sport and hopefully, you'll have an even better post-fight career doing something else you love. #NBK #NaturalBornKiller🥂6:15 AM · Sep 17, 202110313Thank you @CarlosCondit for all the thrilling fights and exemplary sportsmanship you've given us. You've had an amazing 19 years in the sport and hopefully, you'll have an even better post-fight career doing something else you love. #NBK #NaturalBornKiller🥂 https://t.co/IxUD8IDtSzMMA fans show appreciation for Carlos ConditCarlos Condit is one of the most beloved figures in the sport. Naturally, fans were saddened by the news that Condit is closing the book on his illustrious career.MS@UFC_ObsessedNBK for life ♥️6:45 AM · Sep 17, 2021820107NBK for life ♥️ https://t.co/yLcr0jTtYscaposa@Grabaka_HitmanThanks for the violence NBK @CarlosCondit twitter.com/streetfitebnch…Streetfight Banned-cho@streetfitebnchoNBK7:31 AM · Sep 17, 202145766NBK https://t.co/4rhi3KACP41:49 AM · Oct 11, 2018Thanks for the violence NBK @CarlosCondit twitter.com/streetfitebnch…Callum@Callum_JNFirst Joey B, now Carlos Condit retires too? MMA making me sad this week.6:24 AM · Sep 17, 202135324First Joey B, now Carlos Condit retires too? MMA making me sad this week. https://t.co/0CSGuLU0k6MacMally🍀@MacMallyMMACarlos Condit has retired from MMA. Please respect my privacy at this times and leave me alone.6:02 AM · Sep 17, 20211115115Carlos Condit has retired from MMA. Please respect my privacy at this times and leave me alone. https://t.co/3HP8SIUXeHHowever, there are also those who believe we haven't seen the last of Condit. One Twitter user believes it's only a matter of time before Condit crosses paths with a certain YouTube celebrity. Super Fan🇮🇪@McGregorRouseyJake Paul seeing Carlos Condit retire from MMA:10:38 AM · Sep 17, 20211541Jake Paul seeing Carlos Condit retire from MMA: https://t.co/a0V6jHj1tWWeirdHuman@SometimesAlienThank you for the memories Carlos Condit. Good Luck in whatever's next!11:34 AM · Sep 17, 2021Thank you for the memories Carlos Condit. Good Luck in whatever's next!Finally, a fan told a funny story about the time he met a guy who found out the hard way how tough Condit is. Even the legendary GSP once said one of his greatest achievements was getting up after being dropped by Condit. MacMally🍀@MacMallyMMAOne time a guy from here in ABQ was tellin me how years ago him and his boys got into a fight with Carlos Condit and his crew. I stopped him as he told the story and said "bro you're not about to tell me you beat up NBK.." and he said "fuck no foo, he kicked 3 of our asses solo."6:33 AM · Sep 17, 202131133One time a guy from here in ABQ was tellin me how years ago him and his boys got into a fight with Carlos Condit and his crew. I stopped him as he told the story and said "bro you're not about to tell me you beat up NBK.." and he said "fuck no foo, he kicked 3 of our asses solo."ESPN MMA@espnmmaVery few fighters can claim to have had GSP on the ropes.The now retired @CarlosCondit is one of them 😤6:54 AM · Sep 17, 20211691222Very few fighters can claim to have had GSP on the ropes.The now retired @CarlosCondit is one of them 😤 https://t.co/cOe2quvOBh