Jorge Masvidal News
Jorge Masvidal says the way he will beat up Colby Covington will make the Ben Askren finish look "very merciful"
Cole Shelton - April 8, 2021
Jorge Masvidal knows he and Colby Covington will end up fighting, and when they do, “Gamebred” is looking to hurt him. For years, Masvidal and Covington were best friends and roommates. They were regular training partners at American Top Team. Yet, after Covington became the interim champ, their relationship soured and the two now hate each other.
Adriano Moraes credits Jorge Masvidal for knee that knocked out Demetrious Johnson
Adam D Martin - April 8, 2021
ONE Championship flyweight champion Adriano Moraes credited teammate Jorge Masvidal for the knee that knocked out Demetrious Johnson. Moraes shocked the world when he knocked out Johnson at ONE on TNT 1 on Wednesday night. The underrated Brazilian was a +500 underdog at the sportsbooks to defeat Johnson, who was a 10-to-1 favorite, but he did just that and more with flying colors. After a competitive first round that saw Moraes utilize his size advantage, in the second round Moraes dropped Johnson with an uppercut, and then he finished him off with a brutal knee on the ground. It was an incredible win for Moraes that legitimizes him as a champion.
Jorge Masvidal says he would've ended up in jail if he did TUF with Colby Covington: "I was for sure going to end up in handcuffs"
Cole Shelton - April 7, 2021
Jorge Masvidal has an interesting reason why he didn’t end up coaching The Ultimate Fighter against Colby Covington. When the UFC announced the return of the show, all the signs pointed to Masvidal and Covington serving as the coaches. Dana White said the coaches would be welterweights. Yet, as the UFC wanted to have a full capacity crowd in Jacksonville, those plans changed. The promotion decided to book Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal 2 and Covington was left on the outside looking in.
Jorge Masvidal says he got kicked out of ATT for "trying to assault" Colby Covington
Cole Shelton - April 7, 2021
Jorge Masvidal was removed from American Top Team for a brief time before being allowed back in due to his feud with Colby Covington. As Covington and Masvidal’s relationship turned sour, both men trashed one another on social media and in interviews. That then turned into them getting into arguments at the gym. After that, according to Masvidal, both men were kicked out by Dan Lambert.
Jorge Masvidal outlines his plans as UFC welterweight champion assuming victory in rematch with Kamaru Usman
Harry Kettle - April 7, 2021
Jorge Masvidal has explained his future plans for if he beats Kamaru Usman at UFC 261 and claims the UFC welterweight title. Back at UFC 251 last summer, Masvidal was unable to overcome Usman in a unanimous decision defeat on Fight Island. Now, more than nine months later, the two will meet once again in an enticing rematch later this month – this time in Jacksonville, Florida.
Leon Edwards shares prediction for Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal rematch at UFC 261
Christopher Taylor - April 5, 2021
Leon Edwards has shared his prediction for this months highly anticipated title fight rematch between Kamaru Usman and Jorge Masvidal. Usman (18-1 MMA) and Masvidal (35-14 MMA) are set to throw down for a second time in the headliner of UFC 261 on April 24. The pair initially collided at UFC 251 in July of 2020, with ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ retaining his welterweight title by way of unanimous decision.
Colby Covington questions the UFC's decision to "reward" Jorge Masvidal with a title shot: "He ran from me for 6 months and was scared to fight me"
Chris Taylor - April 3, 2021
Colby Covington can’t wrap his head around the UFC’s decision to give Jorge Masvidal another welterweight title shot against Kamaru Usman. Masvidal (35-14 MMA) and Usman (18-1 MMA) originally collided at UFC 251 in July of 2020. That evening in Las Vegas, ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ earned a dominant decision victory over ‘Gamebred’ to retain his welterweight world title.
Jorge Masvidal responds after Ben Askren claims he made him famous with "lucky" knee at UFC 239
Chris Taylor - April 3, 2021
Jorge Masvidal has responded to Ben Askren’s recent claims that he “made him famous” with his “lucky” knee in their fight at UFC 239. Masvidal and Askren had previously squared off in a highly anticipated welterweight bout on July 6 in 2019.
Vicente Luque: 'I wanted to fight Jorge Masvidal' until Kamaru Usman 'took' it from him
Drake Riggs - March 29, 2021
At UFC 260, Vicente Luque finished a former champion in the first round. Afterward, he was hoping to challenge the BMF himself. Unfortunately for Luque, Jorge Masvidal has now been granted a rematch with the current undisputed UFC welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman. Thus throwing a wrench in the Brazilian’s plan.
Ben Askren claps back at Jorge Masvidal: “I’ve refrained for 2 years, you landed the luckiest knee of your life and I made you famous”
Christopher Taylor - March 28, 2021
Ben Askren has finally had enough of the trash talk from his former opponent Jorge Masvidal. At UFC 239 Masvidal and Askren squared off in a highly anticipated welterweight bout. It was thought that if ‘Funky’ defeated ‘Gamebred’ at the event, he would go on to earn a title shot.
Jorge Masvidal takes a shot at Ben Askren: "The individual I buried does not represent MMA"
Adam Martin - March 28, 2021
UFC welterweight superstar Jorge Masvidal took a shot at former Octagon rival Ben Askren, saying that he doesn’t represent MMA. Askren returns to combat sports on April 17 when he fights Jake Paul on the latest Triller boxing card. Askren retired from the UFC in late 2019 following a submission loss to Demian Maia. That loss came on the heels of a brutal flying knee KO loss to Masvidal at UFC 239. In that fight, “Gamebred” needed just five seconds to rush across the Octagon and nail Asken right on the chin, and it put him out cold. It’s considered by many to be one of the best knockouts in MMA history and will be on the highlight-reel for years to come.
Ben Askren explains why Usman vs. Covington 2 makes a lot more sense compared to the current UFC 261 main event
Chris Taylor - March 26, 2021
Ben Askren believes a rematch between Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington makes a lot more sense when compared to the current UFC 261 main event. The promotions reigning welterweight kingpin, Usman, is set to collide with Jorge Masvidal for a second time on April 24 exclusively on pay-per-view.
Jorge Masvidal makes surprise virtual appearance at Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren press conference
Thomas Taylor - March 26, 2021
Jorge Masvidal made a surprise virtual appearance at Friday night’s Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren pre-fight press conference. Paul, a YouTube star turned boxer, and Askren, an MMA veteran, are slated to meet in an eight-round pro boxing match on April 17.
UFC 261 sells out in minutes, breaks arena gate record in Jacksonville
Cole Shelton - March 26, 2021
UFC 261 will be the first event since the pandemic began with a sold-out crowd. Dana White recently revealed the promotion is heading back to Jacksonville for the stacked UFC 261 card and will have full capacity. To no surprise, the event sold out in minutes and White revealed it was one of the fastest sellouts in UFC history. The event will also set the gate record for the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville.
Photo | Kamaru Usman looks absolutely massive ahead of UFC 261 rematch with Jorge Masvidal
Harry Kettle - March 25, 2021
UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman appears to be in the best shape of his career heading into his UFC 261 rematch against Jorge Masvidal. “The Nigerian Nightmare” was able to defeat “Gamebred” last summer on Fight Island to retain his belt in a short-notice fight, and now, they’ll be locking horns again in an absolutely vital fight for the welterweight division.
Ben Askren reveals first memory after Jorge Masvidal knocked him out at UFC 239
Adam D Martin - March 21, 2021
Former UFC welterweight Ben Askren revealed the first memory he had after Jorge Masvidal knocked him out with a flying knee at UFC 239. Masvidal’s five-second KO over Askren is one of the iconic moments in UFC history. The two rivals talked a lot of smack in the lead-up to the fight, but as soon as the bell rang, Masvidal ran across the Octagon and completely flattened Askren with a brutal knee as he ducked for a takedown. It was a brutal knockout that left Askren completely KOed stiff.
Kamaru Usman reveals it was his idea to have the Jorge Masvidal rematch at UFC 261
Adam D Martin - March 19, 2021
UFC welterweight Kamaru Usman revealed that it was his idea to have the rematch with rival Jorge Masvidal take place at UFC 261. Usman and Masvidal met back at UFC 251 on Fight Island last July. Masvidal filled in on one weeks’ notice for Gilbert Burns, who withdrew from the fight due to COVID-19. Though “Gamebred” was able to go the full five rounds with Masvidal, he lost a unanimous decision that night. However, the pay-per-view did big numbers, selling 1.3 million PPVs, and so there was always going to be talks of a rematch. Once Usman knocked out Burns at UFC 258 and was able to turnaround quickly, the UFC decided to give Masvidal the rematch. The pair now headline UFC 261, which is set to take place April 24 in Jacksonville, Florida.
Stephen Thompson expects Jorge Masvidal to beat Kamaru Usman at UFC 261
Cole Shelton - March 17, 2021
Stephen Thompson believes Jorge Masvidal will become the new welterweight champion at UFC 261. In the main event of the card, Masvidal is getting his rematch against Kamaru Usman, not even a year after losing to him at UFC 251. However, Jorge took the previous fight on just days’ notice and had to fly to Abu Dhabi and cut a bunch of weight. For Thompson, he believes a full camp will allow Masvidal to put up a better fight.