Burns willing to retire if he can't perform, eyes MMA management career

Gilbert Burns has stated he did not plan to retire after his recent fight, but was prepared for that possibility. The Brazilian welterweight said if he cannot perform at his best again, he is ready to walk away because he does not want to fight just for a paycheck. Burns revealed plans to become an MMA manager, believing he can excel at building fighters' careers. He also wants to help jiu-jitsu practitioners and plans to open a gym in South Florida with his close friend Wagner Rocha, focusing on changing children's lives rather than just teaching martial arts. Burns emphasized this work is about transforming young people's futures.