Gilbert Burns, a former welterweight title challenger, announced his retirement from professional MMA after suffering a third-round technical knockout loss to Mike Malott at UFC Winnipeg, held at the Canada Life Centre in Manitoba, Canada. The 39-year-old Brazilian fighter expressed that retirement was not his initial plan, but after five consecutive losses, he felt it was time to step away. Burns stated, “If I cannot win, if I cannot show everything that I have, I don’t want to do this.” Despite the disappointing end to his fighting career, he reflected on his achievements, including financial stability and the ability to support his family through his time in the UFC. Looking ahead, Burns aims to stay involved in MMA by becoming a manager for fighters and plans to open a gym in South Florida to help change the lives of young athletes, inspired by his friend Vagner Rocha's efforts in the community. He remains content with his career and the challenges he faced throughout.