Jorge Masvidal News
UFC 251 Results: Kamaru Usman defeats Jorge Masvidal (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - July 11, 2020
Kamaru Usman will look to defend his welterweight title for the second time when he squares off with Jorge Masvidal in tonight’s UFC 251 event. Usman (16-1 MMA) was most recently seen in action at December’s UFC 245 event, where he scored a fifth round TKO victory over Colby Covington to retain his championship.
UFC 251 | Kamaru Usman claps back at fight fans who say he’s not entertaining
Chris Taylor - July 11, 2020
Kamaru Usman will put his welterweight title on the line in against Jorge Masvidal in the headliner of tonight’s UFC 251 event. Usman was originally slated to face his teammate Gilbert Burns this evening in Abu Dhabi, however that bout was scrapped after ‘Durinho’ tested positive for Covid-19.
UFC 251 'Masvidal vs. Usman' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - July 11, 2020
The Octagon heads to Fight Island for tonight’s UFC 251 event, a 13-bout fight card headlined by Jorge Masvidal challenging Kamaru Usman. Usman (16-1 MMA) will be looking to defend his welterweight title for the second time when he squares off with ‘Gamebred’ this evening. In his most recent effort at UFC 245, ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ scored a fifth round TKO victory over Colby Covington to retain his championship.
Dwayne Johnson details the legend of Jorge Masvidal in Miami
Chris Taylor - July 11, 2020
Dwayne Johnson, aka ‘The Rock’, recently spoke of the legend of Jorge Masvidal in Miami during a recent interview with the UFC’s Megan Olivi. ‘Gamebred’, who made his name in backyard fighting, will get the chance to stake his claim as the best welterweight in the world when he challenges reigning division champion Kamaru Usman in tonight’s UFC 251 main event.
Dana White claims UFC 251 is "trending higher than a Conor McGregor fight"
Tom Taylor - July 10, 2020
UFC President Dana White claims Saturday’s UFC 251 card is trending to be a massive success—perhaps an even bigger blockbuster than a Conor McGregor fight. UFC 251 will be headlined by a welterweight title fight between dominating champion Kamaru Usman and streaking challenger Jorge Masvidal. Usman was originally expected to defend his title agains Gilbert Burns, but Masvidal was called to step in on just six days’ notice when Burns tested positive for COVID-19. The card will also feature two other title fights: a featherweight showdown between Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway, and a bantamweight battle between Petr Yan and Jose Aldo.
Jorge Masvidal shares advice for young fighters after resolving UFC contract dispute
Tom Taylor - July 10, 2020
Until last week, surging welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal was involved in a heated contract dispute with the UFC. When Gilbert Burns withdrew from his welterweight title fight with Kamaru Usman due to a positive COVID-19 test, Masvidal was offered the opportunity to step in. Miraculously, he and the UFC were able to squash their differences and negotiate a new UFC contract. It wasn’t quite what he had in mind, but he admits he’s satisfied for the moment.
Jorge Masvidal admits 20-pound weight cut for UFC 251 was "rough"
Tom Taylor - July 10, 2020
Jorge Masvidal admits his weight-cut for his short-notice UFC 251 title fight with Kamaru Usman was a taxing experience. Usman was originally scheduled to defend his title against Gilbert Burns in the UFC 241 main event. When Burns tested positive for COVID-19 just six days’ out from the fight, however, Masvidal got the call to step in against Usman. After rapidly negotiating a new UFC contract, he agreed.
Kamaru Usman denies requesting picture with "nobody" Jorge Masvidal
Tom Taylor - July 10, 2020
Jorge Masvidal recently claimed that UFC welterweight champ Kamaru Usman asked to take a picture with them when they crossed paths on the set of TUF Talk in 2015. Usman, however, weaves a very different tale.
Kamaru Usman is not taking Jorge Masvidal lightly: “He’s the best opponent that I have faced”
Harry Kettle - July 10, 2020
UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman has claimed that he is not taking Jorge Masvidal lightly ahead of their UFC 251 main event on Saturday night. Usman is set to defend his UFC Welterweight Championship against Masvidal on Fight Island this weekend in Abu Dhabi, with “Gamebred” taking the fight on just six days’ notice.
UFC 251 weigh-in results: title fights official, two fighters miss weight
Tom Taylor - July 10, 2020
On Saturday night, the UFC will return to our screens with the stacked UFC 251 pay-per-view—the first event on the much discussed Fight Island. UFC 251 will be headlined by a welterweight title fight between dominating champion Kamaru Usman and ferocious challenger Jorge Masvidal. Usman was originally expected to defend his title agains Gilbert Burns on Fight Island, but Masvidal was called to step in on six days’ notice when Burns tested positive for COVID-19.
Gilbert Burns thinks Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal will be 'super boring'
Fernando Quiles - July 9, 2020
Gilbert Burns isn’t expecting Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal to be a barn burner. Burns was supposed to challenge Usman for the UFC welterweight championship this Saturday night (July 11). That is no longer the case as “Durinho” tested positive for COVID-19. Masvidal and the UFC were able to reach a deal, so now “Gamebred” will be receiving the title shot that many expected him to get all along.
Ben Askren doesn’t think extra punches from Jorge Masvidal were “super necessary”, but admits the line is “kinda funny”
Natasha Hooper - July 9, 2020
Ben Askren recently reflected on his infamous KO loss at the hands of Jorge Masvidal. He admitted the final punches Masvidal administered weren’t “super necessary” but were at least “kinda funny”. The “BMF” winner, Masvidal is preparing to face off against the welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman, at UFC 251 this weekend on UFC Fight Island. The anticipated matchup comes after a long list of career triumphs for “Gamebred”.
Daniel Cormier explains why Jorge Masvidal is in a "no-lose situation" at UFC 251
Cole Shelton - July 8, 2020
Daniel Cormier believes Jorge Masvidal is in a no-lose situation when he fights Kamaru Usman at UFC 251. Masvidal is entering this fight on just six days notice and is a sizeable underdog. Many people are picking against him and counting him out, yet for Cormier, he believes even if “Gamebred” loses, his stock doesn’t change.
Ben Askren says he is the one who put "the spotlight" on Jorge Masvidal: "I let him shine"
Cole Shelton - July 8, 2020
Ben Askren believes he played a major part in Jorge Masvidal’s rise to superstardom. After “Gamebred” knocked out Darren Till in the main event of UFC London, “Funky” was taking shots at Masvidal to try and get him to accept the fight. After several jabs, it worked and the two fought at UFC 239 where it was expected the winner would get a title shot.
Jorge Masvidal drawing big betting action heading into UFC 251: "Masvidal is the new Conor McGregor"
Adam Martin - July 8, 2020
UFC welterweight superstar Jorge Masvidal is drawing big betting action heading into UFC 251, with bettors laying Conor McGregor kind of money on him. Masvidal takes on UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman in the main event of UFC 251, filling in on short notice for Gilbert Burns. According to BestFightOdds.com, Usman is currently as high as a -280 favorite at some sportsbooks, while Masvidal is as high as a +230 underdog. With few other professional sports to bet on right now, the sportsbooks have been taking in record numbers of handle for their UFC fights as of late, and Usman vs. Masvidal is no exception, as the fight is proving to be a popular bet for sports bettors.
Jorge Masvidal comments on "trippy" close encounter with Kamaru Usman at hotel
Tom Taylor - July 8, 2020
On Monday, UFC welterweight champ Kamaru Usman and his challenger Jorge Masvidal nearly came face-to-face at their hotel in Abu Dhabi. See this tense moment below:
Jorge Masvidal reacts to coach Mike Brown's positive COVID-19 test: We're "devastated"
Tom Taylor - July 8, 2020
Jorge Masvidal will not have his head coach Mike Brown in his corner when he takes on Kamaru Usman at UFC 251 this Saturday night. On Monday, news surfaced that Brown had tested positive for COVID-19, which prevented him from flying to Abu Dhabi to corner Masvidal in his fight with Usman. Considering this fight marks Masvidal’s first crack at UFC welterweight gold, that’s a real blow. Masvidal is understandably distraught.
Mike Brown “heartbroken” that positive COVID-19 test will prevent him from cornering Jorge Masvidal at UFC 251
Harry Kettle - July 8, 2020
American Top Team coach Mike Brown has reacted to his positive COVID-19 test that will stop him from cornering Jorge Masvidal on Saturday night. The news broke yesterday that Brown, who has been a long-time coach and friend of Masvidal, will not be able to be by his side in what many believe to be the biggest fight of his mixed martial arts career.