Jorge Masvidal is one of the biggest names in the UFC. He is known for his amazing striking abilities and skills that helped him earn the record for the fastest knockout in the promotion’s history. However, his UFC career has been on a downward spiral since 2020. He has been winless for three years with three consecutive losses. Masvidal’s upcoming fight against Gilbert Burns could be his last opportunity to revive his chances for a shot at the welterweight championship.
The UFC recently released the UFC 287 ‘Countdown’ video where ‘Gamebred’ mentioned the significance of his next fight in his hometown, Miami.
Last chance for Jorge Masvidal?
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The former BMF of the UFC claims that he might consider quitting MMA if he does not get the result he intends to get in his fight against Gilbert Burns. He said, “This could be the last one.” Masvidal added, “If I lose, I am pretty much calling it quits. But a win against Gilbert [Burns] means that things are headed into the right direction.”
‘Gamebred’ believes that if he can analyze the fight in the right way, he might have a shot at winning. “If I roll the dice and I do everything right. I am going for it all.” It is clearly a do-or-die predicament for the Miami native. He would seek to leave no stone unturned. Many fans have reacted to this statement on social media.
Fans react to Masvidal’s last chance to revive his UFC career
Masvidal’s do-or-die situation reached Reddit and people flocked in with their thoughts.
“That’s a quote of a man thinking about retirement in a fight sport before a match. We all know how that goes…”
“this is the only statement that matters. He knows its a fistfight and anything can happen but hes also aware that gilbert is a beast”
“Burns going to rag doll him”
“Talking about retirement before a fight? Bet the house on Gilbert”
“He already lost. The mindset is all.”
“Happy retirement Jorge”
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“Jorge fighting to the death, that’s it I’m convinced he’s going to chin Gilbert”
There were a lot of people who showed their disappointment with the mentality of Jorge Masvidal. The fans claim that he’s already lost and Gilbert Burns would dominate him inside the octagon.
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Gilbert Burns has momentum on his side since he is coming into the fight with a victory under his belt. Masvidal doesn’t seem like he is taking his opponent lightly. Fans will have to wait and see what follows. Who are you rooting for?
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