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Danny Sabatello shares his thoughts on teammate Jorge Masvidal’s retirement, acknowledging his reputation as a “real-life gangster”

Danny Sabatello, American Top Team teammate of Jorge Masvidal, shares that the mixed martial arts game was won by “Gamebred” as he prepares to turn the page on his combat life. Masvidal has announced his retirement from the sport after his unanimous decision loss to Gilbert Burns at UFC 287. He acknowledged that he was no longer the same fighter that had a magical UFC … Continue reading Danny Sabatello shares his thoughts on teammate Jorge Masvidal’s retirement, acknowledging his reputation as a “real-life gangster”

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Anik addresses Covington’s threats, focusing on the troublesome behavior of some of his associates

In March, controversy stirred in the world of mixed martial arts when Colby Covington attacked UFC commentator Jon Anik in an interview. Covington criticised Anik for his support of Belal Muhammad following the announcement of Covington as the UFC welterweight contender. The former interim champion even referenced Anik’s children, causing an uproar amongst fans for threatening a non-fighter, fan-favorite UFC employee. Kombat, Anik commented on … Continue reading Anik addresses Covington’s threats, focusing on the troublesome behavior of some of his associates

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Leon Edwards plans to return in October and dismisses Colby Covington’s statement about him being stripped of his title

Leon Edwards, the current UFC welterweight champion, is taking time off to heal some nagging injuries and would like to see the division determine a true No. 1 contender before he returns to the octagon. Despite rumors of a potential fight against Colby Covington in July, Edwards believes that a quick turnaround isn’t feasible and is instead looking towards a return to competition in the … Continue reading Leon Edwards plans to return in October and dismisses Colby Covington’s statement about him being stripped of his title

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Jorge Masvidal acknowledges retirement decision due to declining performance his speed is not the same

Jorge Masvidal announced his retirement from MMA following his loss to Gilbert Burns at UFC 287. Although retirement had been on the cards for some time, Masvidal had hoped that a win over Burns might have given him the chance to settle a rivalry with Leon Edwards, and he wanted to see if his recent struggles were due to injury or a lack of fitness. … Continue reading Jorge Masvidal acknowledges retirement decision due to declining performance his speed is not the same

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Gilbert Burns expresses regret to Jorge Masvidal regarding greasing accusations made during UFC 287

Gilbert Burns is expressing remorse for his post-fight comments after UFC 287. Following his victory, Burns accused Jorge Masvidal of greasing during their matchup, suggesting that Masvidal put lotion on his body then showered and repeated the process to make his body feel more slippery. Burns now recognizes that he made a mistake, stating that he was caught up in the moment and accusing Masvidal … Continue reading Gilbert Burns expresses regret to Jorge Masvidal regarding greasing accusations made during UFC 287

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Video Podcast Ep.5: Israel Adesanya KO’s Alex Pereira in UFC 287 main event | Jorge Masvidal retires after Burns loss

The MMA Stream’s Frank Bonada is once again joined by guest co-host Murdo Todd to break down the aftermath of UFC 287, in which Alex Pereira was knocked out by longtime rival Israel Adesanya! Jorge Masvidal came up short against Gilbert Burns, and made the decision to hang up his gloves. Rob Font and Christian Rodriguez both picked up unexpected underdog victories! checkout for full … Continue reading Video Podcast Ep.5: Israel Adesanya KO’s Alex Pereira in UFC 287 main event | Jorge Masvidal retires after Burns loss

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Masvidal refutes Burns’ accusation of greasing, emphasizing his integrity and denying any cheating

Jorge Masvidal, a recently retired UFC welterweight, has refuted Gilbert Burns’ allegations that he cheated during their UFC 287 bout. Burns had accused Masvidal of applying lotion to his skin before the fight, thereby making it harder for Burns to grapple him. However, Masvidal denies this accusation and reiterates that he has never cheated or engaged in any unethical practices during his entire career. Masvidal … Continue reading Masvidal refutes Burns’ accusation of greasing, emphasizing his integrity and denying any cheating

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Amanda Nunes anticipates facing Irene Aldana instead of Julianna Pena for the next match, as she initially assumed Pena would be her opponent

Amanda Nunes is preparing to face off against Julianna Pena once again, marking the return of UFC to Canada in Vancouver on June 10th. Fans will be treated to the third installment of the bantamweight title fight, following Pena’s unexpected victory in 2021 and Nunes’s ultimate domination in the rematch. Nunes expressed her readiness to fight, stating that she always follows the UFC’s decisions and … Continue reading Amanda Nunes anticipates facing Irene Aldana instead of Julianna Pena for the next match, as she initially assumed Pena would be her opponent

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Takeaways from UFC 287: Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira should have a thrilling conclusion, Masvidal’s 20-year journey, and more

Israel Adesanya reclaimed his UFC middleweight title with a second-round knockout at UFC 287, stealing the limelight from Gilbert Burns’ victory over Jorge Masvidal and underscoring a sensational night. The long-awaited win over Alex Pereira, the nemesis who defeated him three times previously, was the highlight of the night. The unique and intense rivalry between Adesanya and Pereira is among the most captivating in combat … Continue reading Takeaways from UFC 287: Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira should have a thrilling conclusion, Masvidal’s 20-year journey, and more

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Dana White attributes the transformation of Jorge Masvidal’s career to the historic flying knee incident that led to his retirement

Throughout his career, Jorge Masvidal was often overlooked despite his undeniable talent in combat sports. However, Masvidal retired as a true superstar following his final fight against Gilbert Burns at UFC 287. While the 38-year-old veteran lost by unanimous decision, he had no regrets, stating that he had gone from having nothing to becoming a multi-millionaire through his fighting career. Although Masvidal has been competing … Continue reading Dana White attributes the transformation of Jorge Masvidal’s career to the historic flying knee incident that led to his retirement

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In a stunning win at UFC 287, Kevin Holland delivered a crushing knockout blow to Santiago Ponzinibbio and immediately challenged Jorge Masvidal to a future fight

Kevin Holland made a triumphant return to the winner’s circle at UFC 287, knocking Santiago Ponzinibbio out cold in the third round. Demonstrating his superior power throughout the bout, the highlight of the fight came at in the third round when Holland caught a kick and launched a lethal left hook, causing Ponzinibbio to faceplant on the canvas. Referee Dan Miragliotta stepped in to stop … Continue reading In a stunning win at UFC 287, Kevin Holland delivered a crushing knockout blow to Santiago Ponzinibbio and immediately challenged Jorge Masvidal to a future fight

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Jorge Masvidal announces retirement following unanimous decision loss to Gilbert Burns at UFC 287

Gilbert Burns added another impressive victory to his already impressive record at UFC 287, in what turned out to be Jorge Masvidal’s last fight. Masvidal announced his retirement from the sport after a unanimous decision went against him. The two fighters embraced each other after the fight, with Masvidal telling Burns to “go get that belt” as he bid farewell to his career. Masvidal thanked … Continue reading Jorge Masvidal announces retirement following unanimous decision loss to Gilbert Burns at UFC 287

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