Gilbert Burns stated he did not plan to retire after his most recent bout, but is prepared to walk away if he cannot perform at his best. He says he refuses to fight just for a paycheck and has other goals in mind. Burns revealed his ambition to become an MMA manager, believing he knows how to build careers and can help fighters succeed. He also announced plans to open a gym in South Florida with his close friend Wagner Rocha, focused on changing the lives of children through martial arts. Burns emphasized that the gym is not just about teaching combat sports but about shaping the future of young people.
