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By: Jamie Penick, MMATorch Editor-in-Chief
"I know I won't fight forever. I'm focused on my gym's business now. It's a beautiful work, we have 9,000 students, 32 gyms... I plan to end my career by the end of the next year, I believe. One more year. It's until the point my body can handle. So many injuries, I'm dedicating to other things now. I will decide when the time comes. I have two more fights in my contract, and then I'll stop [fighting]... They want to rush my retirement. The fans are very critical in Brazil. You see Randy Couture's career. He has two wins for each loss, and he's treated like an idol. He's Captain American, national hero. I have four wins for each loss, and they say I have to retire. Brazilians are very critical, and I think it's a bad mentality for the athlete."
-Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira talked to Brazil's AG.com about when he plans to retire from MMA.
Penick's Analysis: Honestly, it'd be fine if he retired right now. That knockout loss against Roy Nelson earlier this year wasn't something his fans wanted or needed to see, and it's entirely possible that we'll see something similar if he fights again. That said, if it's two fights and done, it's two fights and done, and the UFC will probably honor his contract given his status in the sport.
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Jamie Penick, editor-in-chief
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