Jorge Masvidal News
Jake Paul calls out “pussies” Michael Bisping and Jorge Masvidal for hiding behind UFC contracts: “Let’s see if you’re really about that or if you’re just talking”
Harry Kettle - April 28, 2022
Jake Paul let the likes of Michael Bisping and Jorge Masvidal know how he feels about them during a big rant earlier this week. The Jake Paul lottery is well and truly underway with a parade of fighters attempting to coax him into a fight. In a similar manner to what happens with Conor McGregor in mixed martial arts, everyone knows that Jake Paul is one of the biggest money fights available in professional boxing. A lot of folks don’t like that, but it’s true.
Jorge Masvidal reveals the best thing he's seen from Jake Paul in boxing: "He actually had real adversity"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 24, 2022
Jorge Masvidal is actually impressed by Jake Paul’s boxing in one aspect. Paul has gone from YouTube star to a professional boxer. While he has been using combat sports to push his brand, Paul has been able to deliver the goods thus far. In late 2021, he knocked out Tyron Woodley, a former UFC Welterweight Champion, with one punch in a boxing rematch.
Megan Anderson wants to see the UFC create a new weight class and make Jorge Masvidal the "poster boy"
Jeffrey Walter - April 21, 2022
Megan Anderson wants to see the UFC create a new weight class and make Jorge Masvidal the “poster boy”. Anderson (11-5 MMA) has been out of the cage since coming up short in her featherweight title fight against Amanda Nunes at UFC 259. Shortly following that setback, it was revealed that the Aussie’s contract had expired with the UFC and she was now a free agent.
Jorge Masvidal shares his thoughts on Khamzat Chimaev: “They talk big about everybody they think they can get money from”
Susan Cox - April 21, 2022
Jorge Masvidal has shared his thoughts on Khamzat Chimaev. Khamzat (11-1 MMA) seems to be the fighter everyone is talking about. The Swede is just coming off a unanimous decision win at UFC 273 where he defeated Gilbert Burns (20-5 MMA) in the welterweight bout. The duo won ‘Fight of the Night’ honors and saw Chimaev break into the top five of the 170lb rankings.
Ben Askren responds after Jorge Masvidal suggests he would “love” to face him in a straight wrestling match
Susan Cox - April 20, 2022
Ben Askren has responded after Jorge Masvidal suggested he would ‘love’ to face him in a straight wrestling match. Askren, 37, is a former professional mixed martial artist and amateur wrestler. ‘Funky’ is the former Bellator and ONE Welterweight Champion, who remained undefeated for over a decade before competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Ben Askren (19-2 MMA) retired from active competition after his loss to Demian Maia (28-11 MMA) back in October of 2019.
Jorge Masvidal is convinced that Kamaru Usman is beatable: "On the feet he's nothing special"
Cole Shelton - April 19, 2022
Jorge Masvidal is convinced that reigning UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman is beatable. Usman has not lost in the UFC and is currently riding a 19-fight win streak. He has also defended his belt five times, so with that, he is atop the pound-for-pound rankings. However, for Masvidal, he says that doesn’t mean Usman is untouchable, as he says the champ’s striking and striking defense can be exposed.
Jorge Masvidal speaks about Colby Covington loss for first time since alleged assault: "I was f*cking irate"
Josh Evanoff - April 19, 2022
Jorge Masvidal has spoken about his loss to Colby Covington for the first time. Last month, ‘Chaos’ and ‘Gamebred’ met in the main event of UFC 272. The battle between friends turned foes was anything but competitive. With the exception of a fourth-round knockout, Covington dominated en route to a unanimous decision victory.
Bobby Green reacts to Jorge Masvidal attacking Colby Covington: “I don’t agree with it at all”
Susan Cox - April 14, 2022
Bobby ‘King’ Green has weighed in on Jorge Masvidal attacking Colby Covington. It was only a couple of weeks after Colby Covington (17-3 MMA) defeated Jorge Masvidal (35-16 MMA) at UFC 272 in March of this year, that Masvidal allegedly ambushed ‘Chaos’ outside a Papi Steak restaurant in Miami, Florida. The incident ended with Colby being sucker punched by ‘Gamebred‘ in the face twice, suffering a broken tooth, plus he sustained damage to his $90K Rolex watch.
Dana White gives thoughts on Jorge Masvidal assaulting Colby Covington: "You thought he wasn't going to do that?
Josh Evanoff - April 8, 2022
UFC president Dana White has given his first public thoughts on Jorge Masvidal assaulting Colby Covington. Last month in the main event of UFC 272, ‘Chaos’ and ‘Gamebred’ collided. The build-up to the fight was intense, as both men traded many personal insults. However, much of the raw vitriol came from Covington’s end, who called Masvidal a bad father and discussed his children.
Alexander Volkanovski gives take on Colby Covington getting attacked by Jorge Masvidal: "I'd have put one on his chin too"
Josh Evanoff - April 6, 2022
Alexander Volkanovski has given his take on the ongoing saga between Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal. ‘Chaos’ and ‘Gamebred’ fought last month in the main event of UFC 272. The build-up to the bout saw both men trade tremendous trash talk. However, the majority of the talking came from Covington’s end, who discussed Masvidal’s previous marriage and children.
Former NFL star Frank Gore signs on to fight with Jorge Masvidal’s “Gamebred Promotions”
Susan Cox - April 4, 2022
NFL star Frank Gore announced his plans to officially retire from football and enter into a different kind of combat sport. Gore, 38, plans to sign a one-day contract with the 49ers and retire as a member of the team that drafted him way back in 2005. Frank Gore spent 10 seasons with the 49ers, three with the Indianapolis Colts, and one each with the Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills and New York Jets. In his 16-year NFL career, Gore rushed for exactly 16,000 yards.
Aljamain Sterling shares his thoughts on Masvidal-Covington and Will Smith’s slap on Chris Rock
Harry Kettle - April 4, 2022
UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling has given his thoughts on the Jorge Masvidal/Colby Covington assault as well as Will Smith’s slap on Chris Rock. Across the last few weeks we’ve seen quite a few discussions develop regarding the morality of using violence in unusual situations. The first instance came as a result of Jorge Masvidal assaulting rival Colby Covington in Miami, just weeks after Covington beat “Gamebred” in the main event of UFC 272.
Sean O’Malley weighs in on Jorge Masvidal’s alleged attack on Colby Covington: “That’s like some thug gangster s**t”
Susan Cox - April 1, 2022
Sean O’Malley has shared his thoughts concerning Jorge Masvidal’s alleged attack on Colby Covington. O’Malley and his head coach, Tim Welch appeared on YouTube ‘This Past Weekend‘ podcast with Theo Von and spoke about Masvidal’s interaction with Colby Covington on March 21st outside a steakhouse in Miami, Florida.
Leon Edwards scolds Jorge Masvidal for his performance against Colby Covington: “He looked like he was there for the payday”
Harry Kettle - March 31, 2022
UFC welterweight Leon Edwards has criticized Jorge Masvidal for his performance against Colby Covington at UFC 272. The history between Leon Edwards and Jorge Masvidal has certainly been intriguing, dating all the way back to UFC London in 2019. After both men came out on top with wins in their respective bouts, they had a confrontation backstage that ended with Masvidal hitting Edwards with a combination he called a “three piece and a soda”. Then, just a few months ago, “Gamebred” was supposed to meet “Rocky” at UFC 269 – only for an injury to rule Masvidal out of the contest.
Kamaru Usman weighs in on the “unfortunate” out of competition altercation between Jorge Masvidal and Colby Covington
Susan Cox - March 30, 2022
Kamaru Usman has weighed in on the ‘unfortunate’ altercation between Jorge Masvidal and Colby Covington. Usman, UFC welterweight champion, has been victorious over both Masvidal and Covington ‘twice’ in the Octagon.
Key witness details Jorge Masvidal’s alleged attack on Colby Covington: "Out of nowhere, it was so quick"
Cole Shelton - March 29, 2022
Bob Menery, who was with Colby Covington on the night of the alleged attack by Jorge Masvidal, has given a first-hand account of what happened on that night. After filming a podcast with Menery and the Nelk Boys, Covington went out for dinner with them. At the end of the dinner, as they were leaving about to go to a club, Menery was standing with Covington when he says Masvidal and one other person came up and punched ‘Chaos’ and then immediately fled the scene.
Stephen Thompson shares his thoughts on Jorge Masvidal’s loss to Colby Covington: “I just wanted to give him a big hug”
Harry Kettle - March 29, 2022
UFC welterweight Stephen Thompson has given his thoughts on Colby Covington’s UFC 272 victory over Jorge Masvidal. In the main event of the pay-per-view in Las Vegas earlier this month, Colby Covington managed to get the better of Jorge Masvidal with a dominant unanimous decision win. The triumph brought an end to their years-long rivalry and established, at least for now, that “Chaos” is the better fighter of the two.
How a "mutual combat" defense argument could potentially exonerate UFC star Jorge Masvidal
Susan Cox - March 28, 2022
UFC star Jorge Masvidal is looking for a ‘get out of jail card’ when it comes to his recent legal troubles. It was on Monday, March 21st that Jorge Masvidal was involved in an altercation outside a Miami Beach steakhouse with Colby Covington. Masvidal is said to have been waiting for the fighter outside the restaurant where he allegedly attacked Covington, causing bodily injury and damage to his Rolex watch.