UFC 287 is around the corner, and the MMA community is eagerly waiting for the same. The entire fight card for the event is quite interesting. Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira are the headliners, followed by Jorge Masvidal and Gilbert Burns for the co-main event. Jorge Masvidal’s return to the UFC octagon is something the MMA world is looking forward to at the moment. ‘Gamebred’ has gone through a tumultuous time both inside and outside the octagon. Masvidal has already talked about why he took a break from the sport.
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The welterweight has explained that he was too weak to fight in the promotion, as he was going through the worst type of sickness, which affected him so badly that he was not even able to get up from the bed. Masvidal suffered from an E. coli infection, and fighting during that time was out of the question for the 38-year-old. Furthermore, the legal issues he had to face, followed by the case filed by Colby Covington, made him mentally weak as well. The American fighter got into legal trouble for attempting to attack his last opponent, Covington, outside a Miami Beach restaurant. Now, it’s not Masvidal’s health or rivalries that are catching attention, but the fighter’s pot belly.
Ahead of UFC 287, the fighter appeared in an interview with ESPN MMA and he gave a sneak peek into his house. However, fans caught sight of Masvidal’s belly, and images soon found their way to Twitter.
Fans react to Masvidal’s physique
In the photo, Gamebred was completely out of shape with a large, protruding stomach. Fans were quick to react to the post as there are just a few days left for Masvidal’s bout against Gilbert Burns.
One of the fans felt that Masvidal was not on any growth hormones; he was just fat.
Another fan felt that he did not stand a chance against Gilbert Burns.
One of the Twitter users claimed that Masvidal’s large gut is a reason why he does not want to put money on him. The fan also speculated that the bout might be Masvidal’s last one.
This all I needed to see to avoid putting my $$ on him. This is a retirement fight and he knows it lmao not hiding it
— gabe (@gjettaas) April 3, 2023
Another fan commented that the doctor of Gamebred and Michael Chandler might be the same.
Him and Chandler must be seeing the same doctor
— Cale Chips (@HighFiberTakes) April 2, 2023
One fan felt that the 38-year-old was going to get submitted in his upcoming bout.
He's getting submitted
— 𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙞𝙩💫 (@Spiritslul) April 3, 2023
Another Twitter user asked a question.
Please tell me why he would be on growth hormones instead of just test?
— ur dad (@Urstepdaddy1) April 3, 2023
One of the fans made fun of Masvidal.
From the comments of the fans, it is clear that the majority do not think Masvidal will win against Burns in his next bout.
Jorge Masvidal vs. Gilbert Burns
Jorge Masvidal’s last fight was against Colby Covington at UFC 272. Gamebred lost the bout via decision. Before losing against Covington, Masvidal terribly failed two times to win over the former welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman.
He lost two times against Usman. Now, the fans hope that Burns and Masvidal would blow the roof off the Miami-Dade Arena, Florida, on April 9th against Burns. Yet another loss could be career-ending for Masvidal, whereas a win would really set him up as a worthy contender. Do you think Masvidal can win?
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