Gilbert Burns stated he had not originally planned to retire after today's fight but was prepared for that possibility. He said if he couldn't fully showcase his abilities again, he would be ready to walk away because he doesn't want to fight just for a paycheck. Burns revealed plans to become an MMA manager, believing he knows how to build fighters' careers successfully. He also expressed interest in helping athletes with jiu-jitsu and opening a gym in South Florida with close friend Wagner Rocha, focusing on changing children's lives rather than simply teaching martial arts. Burns emphasized this work would be about transforming kids' futures, not just sports instruction.
