Gilbert Burns announces retirement plans and future in MMA management

Gilbert Burns revealed he had not initially planned to retire after his most recent fight but was prepared for that possibility. He stated that if he cannot perform at his best level again, he is ready to walk away rather than continue fighting just for money. Burns expressed his intention to become an MMA manager, believing he can excel in that role due to his understanding of how to build a fighter's career. He also wants to help young athletes in jiu-jitsu and plans to open a gym in South Florida with his close friend Wagner Rocha, focusing on changing the lives of children rather than simply teaching martial arts. Burns emphasized that his future gym venture will be about transforming kids' futures, not just providing combat sports instruction.