Gilbert Burns open to retirement, plans MMA management and gym with Vagner Rocha

Gilbert Burns stated he did not originally plan to retire after his recent fight, but was prepared for that possibility. He explained that if he cannot perform at his best level again, he is ready to leave the sport because he does not want to fight just for a paycheck. Burns expressed interest in becoming an MMA manager, believing he could excel at building fighters' careers. He also plans to open a gym in South Florida with close friend Vagner Rocha, focusing on changing the lives of children through martial arts rather than just teaching techniques. Burns emphasized that his post-fighting goals center on meaningful work with young people.