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There are times when the UFC community is not prepared to face the retirement of an entertaining fighter. Even though he had given several hints himself, Jorge Masvidal‘s retirement from the UFC touched millions of hearts all across the world. The 38-year-old fought his final MMA bout against Gilbert Burns at UFC 287. After facing a loss against ‘Durinho’ via unanimous decision, Masvidal retired from the sport that had been his passion for 20 long years. Even though ‘Gamebred’ began his fighting career nearly two decades ago, he was one of the most underappreciated fighters.

The UFC community took a while to recognize the great fighter in him. Masvidal became a household name by the year 2019 when he scored two consecutive knockouts against Darren Till and Ben Askren. Masvidal rose to fame when he achieved a spectacular victory against Askren with a flying knee just five seconds into the bout. This finish still remains the fastest finish in UFC’s history. By the time Masvidal retired, fame and financial stability had come his way, and he left the battlefield with zero regrets. However, in a recent interview, Masvidal hints that he might come back if “something crazy” comes his way.

Jorge Masvidal talks about his comeback

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‘Gamebred’ was on ‘The MMA Hour’ and spoke to Ariel Helwani. When Helwani asked about his plan to come back to combat sports, the fighter said, I definitely would exhale bear knuckle just because my hands. Your boy has 20 years in the fight game. My hands have been through everything you can imagine. This time after fights, that is it’s like the hands are bad, you know. So I wear gloves and casts and all that.”

Talking further on the same topic, Gamebred continued, “It also depends on the type of shape that I’m in and everything you know everything will be like especially from this point going forward, but I’m not gonna say no to it, something crazy came about, yeah, I would entertain it and obviously first and foremost I’d have to get the UFC’s permission you know.

Masvidal went on to explain how the UFC helped him build his career and earn financial stability.

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The great words of UFC President, Dana White

The UFC President, Dana White, talked about Masvidal’s retirement. He was happy for the American fighter, who was able to achieve millions from his two-decade-long fighting career. White stressed that this would benefit his family in the years to come.

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Furthermore, the UFC boss didn’t forget to mention the jaw-dropping victory of Jorge Masvidal against Askren at UFC 239; According to White, “That flying knee changed his life. The boss praised the UFC’s former BMF champion for all his achievements both inside and outside the UFC Octagon.

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