Gilbert Burns stated he had not planned to retire after today's fight but was prepared for that possibility. He indicated that if he cannot perform at his best level again, he is ready to walk away because he refuses to fight just for a paycheck. Burns announced plans to become an MMA manager, expressing confidence he can excel in that role due to his knowledge of career building. He also plans to open a gym in South Florida with close friend Wagner Rocha, focusing on changing children's lives rather than just teaching martial arts. Burns emphasized this will be about transforming kids' futures, not simply running a traditional martial arts school.
