Gilbert Burns apologizes to Jorge Masvidal for accusing him of greasing during their UFC 287 fight.
After a controversial win over Jorge Masvidal at UFC 287, Gilbert Burns had accused Masvidal of cheating by greasing. Burns had claimed that Masvidal felt slippery during the fight, suggesting that it was due to the application of lotion. However, Masvidal had denied the allegations and stated that he had never cheated in his 52-fight MMA career.
In the heat of the moment, Burns had made the allegations without any concrete evidence. However, on Tuesday, he issued an apology to Masvidal and his team, taking full responsibility for his mistake. He expressed his remorse and regret for making the accusation, making it clear that he had no intention of casting any negative aspersions on Masvidal’s career.
Burns also stated that he had shown a lot of improvement in the fight and that Masvidal had given him a tough challenge. The apology was a classy gesture on Burns’ part, and it showed his sportsmanship and humility.
In conclusion, the incident highlights the importance of staying calm and composed during and after a fight. Accusations without evidence can cause unnecessary tension and negative publicity in the MMA world. Burns’ apology is a timely reminder that fighters should respect each other, even in defeat or victory. Ultimately, it’s the fans and the sport that suffer when fighters behave unprofessionally.