Jorge Masvidal announced his retirement from the UFC in a speech after his loss to Gilbert Burns at UFC 287, during which he expressed his appreciation for his supporters and reiterated his support for former US President Donald Trump.
Jorge Masvidal ended his UFC career after a loss to Gilbert Burns in the UFC 287. Before the match, Masvidal had hopes of upsetting Burns and getting back into the UFC championship, but things didn’t go as planned. Instead, he found himself giving his retirement speech to his hometown crowd in Miami.
In his speech, Masvidal expressed gratitude for the opportunity to pursue his passion in the UFC. He also thanked his fans for their unwavering support throughout his career. Notably, Masvidal, a longtime supporter of former President Donald Trump, took a moment to express his continued admiration for him during his farewell speech.
While the retirement announcement came as a surprise to many in the MMA world, Masvidal’s contributions to the sport will not soon be forgotten. Throughout his career, he racked up impressive victories, including a knockout victory over Ben Askren in just five seconds, the fastest in UFC history.
Despite the bittersweet moment of retiring from the sport, Masvidal’s legacy in the UFC will live on. Fans will undoubtedly continue to follow his journey, even if it doesn’t involve stepping into the Octagon.