Mark Munoz says he’s a guy who “says what I do and do what I say.” But could he put off a planned retirement if Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 66 bout ends with a big win?

It could be a tempting proposition for 37-year-old Munoz (13-6 MMA, 8-6 UFC), who hopes to halt a three-fight skid and leave the sport on a high note when he meets fellow middleweight Luke Barnatt (8-2 MMA, 3-2 UFC). Their bout airs on FOX Sports 1 from SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay, Philippines.

Prior to the fight, the Filipino-American considered calling it quits. But Munoz put off retirement for a long-awaited opportunity to fight in the Philippines, where the UFC makes it debut this weekend.

However, Munoz, who had a lengthy run in the USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie MMA middleweight rankings before his recent losing skid, is adamant this is it.

“Win or lose, I’m retiring,” the father of four said with a satisfied grin. “It’s like I said before: My family is first priority, and that comes along with the territory here in the Philippines, (where) family’s first. That’s how my parents raised me.”

Munoz said family is even more of a priority because his kids are getting older, and he wants to support their own sporting interests and be around for the big moments in their life. Additionally, the former NCAA Division I national wrestling champion has ambitious plans for coaching, including work in the Philippines to help build up the local fight scene, though he said his kids come first.

“I can’t miss those special moments any more,” he said. “I don’t want to do that.

“Although I wanted a 12-pound gold strip around my waist, I’ve got precious treasure at home.”

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