Jorge Masvidal isn’t happy with the accusation thrown his way in the wake of UFC 287.
The BMF champion and long-time UFC contender was accused by his opponent, Gilbert Burns, of greasing in their welterweight co-main event Saturday night in Miami. Masvidal (35-17 MMA, 12-10 UFC), who lost a decision to Burns and retired immediately after, denies greasing or any type of foul play.
“There’s a commission, there are numerous people backstage besides USADA,” Masvidal told Ariel Helwani on “The MMA Hour” on Monday. “I’ve never greased. I’ve never been caught for cheating or anything. Maybe I’m the sweatiest guy he knows, but I’ve never greased. I’ve never put anything on in my life. I’ve never done that in my life.
“Maybe he should blame his technique for being sh*tty and not being able to do anything but just hold. I’ve never cheated. The referee was there touching us constantly and breaking us up, and you’re telling me he couldn’t see that I had grease? He knows the difference between that and sweating.”
Masvidal put an end to a 52-fight career on Saturday night and walked away from the sport as one of the most notable figures in recent years. The Miami native is not happy that Burns’ accusations have sullied his retirement fight.
“I’ve never cheated, and I’m not about to cheat,” Masvidal said. “I’ve never even had a point taken away from me in my 50-something pro fights. So for this guy to try to slander my name in my last fight, whatever, bro.
“It annoys me. I’ve never put grease or Vaseline. I just go out there and compete. I’ve never done steroids. I’ve never missed weight. I feel like I don’t have to cheat to beat any of these motherf*ckers. So it’s just whatever. Let him throw anything.”
