Gilbert Burns confirmed he was prepared to retire after his recent fight if he could not perform at his best level, stating he refuses to continue fighting just for paychecks. Burns revealed plans to transition into becoming an MMA manager, believing he understands how to build successful careers for fighters. He also announced intentions to open a gym in South Florida alongside close friend Wagner Rocha, focusing not just on teaching martial arts but on changing the futures of young people. Burns emphasized that his motivation for the gym is to positively impact children's lives rather than simply running a training facility. While he had not planned to retire immediately after this fight, he was mentally prepared for that possibility.
