Jorge Masvidal suggests that UFC 287 could be his last fight, but a win would mean everything is going in the right direction.
On the upcoming UFC 287, Jorge Masvidal is contemplating retirement if he loses to his opponent, Gilbert Burns. Masvidal rose to prominence after his record-breaking five-second knockout of Ben Askren in 2019. However, he has been with the UFC since 2013 and was previously with Strikeforce. At 38 years old, he knows his time in the sport is limited.
In a recent statement, Masvidal shared that this fight could be the last one for him. “If I lose, I’m pretty much calling it quits. But a win against Gilbert means that things are headed in the right direction. So if I roll the dice and do everything right, I’m going for it all.” He feels he is at the top of his game in both mental and physical strength and is excited to start his resurrection in Miami-Dade County, his hometown and the city that made him who he is.
Masvidal understands the stakes at play with this fight and wants to keep rolling the dice until he can achieve his ultimate goal of getting the belt. He is determined to give his all in the upcoming fight and prove to himself and his fans that he still has what it takes to compete at the highest level.
As one of the most popular fighters in the UFC, Masvidal’s potential retirement will undoubtedly leave a significant hole in the sport. Still, fans can only hope that he pulls off a win so that he can continue to daze and delight them with his incredible performances. UFC 287 takes place on April 8, and fans will be watching eagerly to see how the match plays out.