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Retired MMA Star: No More Punches!
8 Oct
Summary
- Gilbert Burns has no regrets about retiring from MMA after five consecutive losses.
- He now exclusively participates in grappling and wrestling, avoiding all striking.
- Burns is happy with his career accomplishments, including a title fight.
Gilbert Burns, who retired from MMA earlier this year after his fifth consecutive loss, has expressed no regret. He stated that seeing others train and compete in striking matches only reinforces his satisfaction with his decision.
Burns has since focused on grappling, participating in events like UFC BJJ and RAF. He explicitly stated he has no interest in striking, saying, "No one's going to punch this face ever again." He is scheduled to compete in UFC BJJ 12 on Wednesday against Gabriel Almeida.
The former title challenger is content with his career, highlighting his championship fight and main event appearances. He misses his friends but has found new camaraderie in daily grappling and wrestling, distinguishing this from missing the physical toll of MMA training and competition.
