Gilbert Burns revealed he had not initially planned to retire after his most recent fight but was prepared for that possibility. The welterweight contender stated 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 in his ability to build fighters' careers. He also revealed intentions to open a gym in South Florida with close friend Wagner Rocha, focusing on changing children's lives through martial arts rather than just teaching technique.
