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Gilbert Burns has revealed he was prepared to retire after his recent fight if he couldn't perform to his standards, as he refuses to just fight for paychecks. While he didn't plan to retire immediately, he was ready to walk away if his performance declined. Burns is transitioning toward a management career in MMA, believing he can excel at helping fighters build their careers. He also plans to open a gym in South Florida with his close friend Wagner Rocha, focusing not just on teaching martial arts but on changing the futures of young people. Burns emphasized this new venture will be about transforming lives rather than simply running a training facility. He expressed confidence in his ability to succeed in these post-fighting endeavors.
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