Gilbert Burns outclassed Jorge Masvidal throughout the three rounds to pick an emphatic unanimous decision victory in the co-main event of UFC 287. This defeat means that Gamebred suffered his fourth consecutive loss in the promotion and all his hopes for a title shot pretty much came crashing down.
Masvidal looked very sluggish during this fight and was unable to stop Durinho’s takedown attempts. Moreover, Burns landed powerful strikes and dominated the striking battle as well. Following Gamebred’s defeat at UFC 287, the former title challenger hung up his gloves and announced his retirement in the post-fight interview.
Jorge Masvidal apologized to his hometown fans who were in attendance to support him and indicated that he is not feeling great and its time to retire after 20 years of fighting.
Jorge Masvidal announces retirement after tonight's match 🙏
(via @ufc)pic.twitter.com/OIm4O0qmat
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 9, 2023
“I love everybody here. This is where I started my career, it’s been a long 20 years, 50-some fights. Sometimes your favorite basketball player don’t have that 3-pointer no more. Your favorite quarterback loses that rifle. I don’t feel the same when I get in here no more. It’s been 20 long years. I love this f****** sport. I’m a multi-millionaire. I didn’t start with nothing. I can say I’m good for life now.”
Fight fans react to Jorge Masvidal retiring from the UFC
After losing to Gilbert Burns in front of his home crowd, Jorge Masvidal kept his promise and announced his retirement. It is needless to say that Gamebred has achieved a lot in the UFC and has established his legacy as an all-time great with 20 years of experience in MMA.
Consequently, fans and fighters around the world congratulated Jorge for having a great career on social media.
Legend #JorgeMasvidal #UFC287 pic.twitter.com/3p2bPAQEff
— Joe (@joeyteflon) April 9, 2023
Mannnn! Another one gone from the fight game!! 😩 another one of my all time favorite fighters! Father Time catches up to all of us. Shout out to Jorge Masvidal! A real OG of the fight game! You will be missed!! #UFC287
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) April 9, 2023
Great journey and career to my guy from the 305 it was an honor watching you go from the backyard fighting to the octagon Mr Gamebred himself #JorgeMasvidal
— The BIGGEST JEFE NES🥶 (@AllMoneyNnes) April 9, 2023
Despite not being the most dominating or the most successful fighter inside the Octagon, Gamebred will probably still leave his mark with the 50+ fights he’s been in. In the end, one can assume that the former UFC title contender will shift his focus on promoting his organization Gamebred Boxing.
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