Gilbert Burns has revealed that while he did not originally plan to retire after today's fight, he was prepared for that possibility. Burns stated that if he cannot perform at his best again, he is ready to walk away because he refuses to fight just for a paycheck. He announced plans to become an MMA manager, believing he can excel at the job due to his knowledge of career building. Burns also expressed interest in helping jiu-jitsu practitioners and 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. Though he never previously wanted to open a gym, Burns now sees it as a meaningful next chapter in his career.
