Jorge Masvidal News

Cole Shelton - April 10, 2020

Jorge Masvidal says there was a deal on the table for him to fight Kamaru Usman at UFC 249. Masvidal and Usman have been going back-and-forth at one another for months now. The two were expected to fight at International Fight Week in July but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they nearly fought at UFC 249.

Tom Taylor - April 8, 2020

UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones was recently arrested for aggravated DWI and negligent use of a firearm. When officers searched his vehicle, they discovered a bottle of Jorge Masvidal’s Recuerdo mezcal. Colby Covington, who is Jones’ former roommate and Masvidal’s former friend, sees that as a problem. Covington sounded off on Masvidal in a recent episode of Submission Radio, scolding his former ally for giving alcohol to a man he believes has a drinking problem.

Natasha Hooper - April 3, 2020

Jorge Masvidal has slammed Kamaru Usman by claiming he has multiple personalities in a scathing video. The sport of MMA features many outspoken personalities and trash-talking. Fighters such as Henry Cejudo and Colby Covington have been criticized for intentionally playing up to the camera and changing their personality to gain notoriety. The “BMF” winner and rising welterweight star, Masvidal has been very critical of fighters’ media behavior. He previously called out Covington for putting on a performance despite being the “most sensitive guy in the UFC.” He also accused his former opponent Ben Askren of playing up to the camera. Now, “Gamebred” is calling out Kamaru Usman for the same behavior.

Natasha Hooper - April 3, 2020

Jorge Masvidal may have found a new friend in his former foe, Ben Askren. On Twitter, the “BMF” winner asked his former opponent to join his “creative department”, to which “Funky” responded. In recent months, Masvidal has been targetting the welterweight champion Kamaru Usman. The fighters are expected to collide in the Octagon soon. For the meantime, “Gamebred” has used his time to mock the champion and even accuse him of having “multiple personalities”. This week, he posted a video of Usman that shows “The Nigerian Nightmare” contradicting himself and previously praising the BMF champion.

Harry Kettle - March 31, 2020

Jorge Masvidal has claimed that he agreed to fight Kamaru Usman — potentially at UFC 249 — but based on what he’s said, it doesn’t appear as if it’ll happen. The ongoing feud between Masvidal and Usman has taken on many different forms, with the initial plan seemingly being for the two to square off for the UFC Welterweight Championship on International Fight Week.

Tom Taylor - March 30, 2020

If the UFC needs a big name to step in and fight at UFC 249 on April 18, the promotion doesn’t need to look any further than welterweight star Jorge Masvidal. Speaking on Twitter early on Monday morning, Masvidal boldly proclaimed he’s free to fight on the upcoming fight card.

Adam Martin - March 24, 2020

UFC welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal trashed his American Top Team teammate Colby Covington, calling him the “most sensitive guy in UFC history.” Despite being teammates at ATT, Masvidal and Covington have been going back-and-forth at each other for months, but this week the owner of ATT Dan Lambert instituted a no trash talking policy between fighters of the gym. Masvidal, though, believes that he didn’t break the rule because he doesn’t consider Covington a fighter.

Chris Taylor - March 21, 2020

UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman has gone off on Jorge Masvidal for suggesting that he is a more famous fighter than Conor McGregor. ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ recently sat down with TMZ Sports where he revealed that the Coronavirus outbreak has killed his plans to fight ‘Gamebred’ in July.

Cole Shelton - March 17, 2020

Early on in Raphael Assuncao’s professional career, like most MMA fighters starting out, he was fighting anyone at any time. When a call came in for his fifth pro fight in Duluth, Georgia, the Brazilian accepted it not knowing he would be fighting a soon to be BMF champion, Jorge Masvidal. Assuncao started his career out at lightweight and on April 21, 2005, at Full Throttle 1, the Brazilian was taking on a fellow undefeated fighter in 5-0, Jorge Masvidal.

Tom Taylor - March 17, 2020

Jorge Masvidal has recently been collecting scalps in the welterweight division, but he spent the earlier chapters of his career competing in the lightweight division. It’s no secret that Masvidal had a difficult time cutting down to the lightweight division’s 156-pound limit, but from the sounds if it, the 35-year-old would attempt the cut again if the money was right.

Natasha Hooper - March 16, 2020

Ben Askren has dubbed Colby Covington “a dips**t”. Covington’s outspoken support of Donald Trump and offensive insults towards other fighters have polarized fans. The 32-year old and Askren have also traded their fair share of insults. “Funky” doesn’t deny Covington’s fighting talents but believes he has alienated himself and is a “terrible person”.

Chris Taylor - March 14, 2020

UFC welterweight standout Jorge Masvidal was not impressed with the way Kevin Lee handled his loss to Charles Oliveira at today’s UFC Brasilia event. ‘Gamebred’ took to Twitter shortly following the conclusion of today’s main event, where he absolutely blasted ‘The MoTown Phenom’ for trying to continue fighting after clearly tapping out to ‘Da Bronx’.

Adam D Martin - March 1, 2020

UFC superstar Jorge Masvidal unloaded on UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman for threatening his manager Abe Kawa on social media. Usman and Masvidal are set to meet at International Fight Week in Las Vegas in July. The contract is not signed yet but is expected to be in the coming months.

Cole Shelton - February 19, 2020

Jorge Masvidal hasn’t fought at lightweight since 2015 when he lost to Al Iaquinta by split-decision. But, that may change if the money is right. Since he decided to move up to welterweight he has become an elite-fighter. In 2019 he knocked out Darren Till, Ben Askren and TKO’d Nate Diaz to capture the promotions BMF title. He also is next in line to fight for the welterweight title.

Cole Shelton - February 14, 2020

Jorge Masvidal says he will fight Leon Edwards if the Englishman can get past Tyron Woodley this March. Edwards will take on Woodley in the main event of UFC London in a potential number one contender fight. Heading into the fight, the Birmingham native says he is in the former champs head and is confident he will get his hand raised.

Cole Shelton - February 14, 2020

Colby Covington thinks Jorge Masvidal vs. Kamaru Usman won’t happen as expected. Following Masvidal and Usman’s confrontation at radio row during Super Bowl week, Dana White announced the two would fight at International Fight Week. But the welterweight champion Usman revealed the fight is not signed and also hinted at a Conor McGregor scrap.

Tom Taylor - February 11, 2020

Israel Adesanya is the reigning UFC middleweight champion. Darren Till is one of the division’s top contenders. As such, the pair are very likely to share the cage in the near future — but that hasn’t stopped them from getting friendly. Early on Tuesday morning, Till shared a hilarious direct message he received from the champ. In this DM, Adesanya asks Till if he’ll be in Las Vegas for UFC 248, where he is scheduled to defend his middleweight champion against Yoel Romero. He then asks Till if he’s dealing with “visa issues,” an apparent jab at Till’s previous brushes with the law.

Tom Taylor - February 11, 2020

There’s recently been a lot of talk about mixed martial artists transitioning to boxing, and vice versa. One of the names that comes up most often in these conversations is UFC welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal. While most fans agree that even the best MMA fighters would be in over their heads in boxing matches with the world’s best boxers, boxing trainer Joe Goossen—the man behind champs like Gabe and Rafael Ruelas—is very impressed by Masvidal’s boxing ability.