Jorge Masvidal News
Jorge Masvidal responds after Michel Pereira accuses him of sending DMs to his wife
Harry Kettle - May 23, 2022
Jorge Masvidal has questioned accusations from Michel Pereira that he was sending DMs to his wife over social media. The UFC roster is full of fighters wanting to try and make an impact and in order to do that, sometimes you have to rattle a few cages. Last Saturday night, Michel Pereira did just that by throwing the above accusation at Jorge Masvidal in the wake of his impressive win over Santiago Ponzinibbio.
Michel Pereira claims Jorge Masvidal sent DMs to his wife: “I have a little bit of a problem with him”
Fernando Quiles - May 22, 2022
Michel Pereira has a bone to pick with Jorge Masvidal. Pereira has been on a roll as of late. He’s currently riding a five-fight winning streak. He’s coming off a huge split decision victory over Santiago Ponzinibbio. Going into the fight, Ponzinibbio was the number 14 ranked UFC welterweight. Pereira will now enter the top 15 rankings.
Now in retirement, Paul Daley announces he'd return to fight Jorge Masvidal and Nick Diaz: "Those two fights, that's it"
Josh Evanoff - May 16, 2022
Former Bellator welterweight contender Paul Daley confirms he’s done fighting. Well, that’s unless he’s offered a fight with Jorge Masvidal or Nick Diaz. ‘Semtex’ had his swan song last Friday night at Bellator 281 in London. The 39-year-old knocked out Wendell Giácomo in his final fight, a fitting end to his career. However, it may not be the end after all.
Kamaru Usman responds to those who doubt his boxing skills: "I sent Jorge Masvidal to the shadow realm"
Josh Evanoff - May 12, 2022
UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman doesn’t really understand those who doubt his striking skills. ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ has been recently calling for a boxing match with Canelo Alvarez. While the boxing superstar first shot down the fight, he’s instead said that it’s just not going to happen now. That response has gotten anger from both Usman and his manager.
Kamaru Usman explains why he disapproves of Jorge Masvidal’s attack on Colby Covington: “I don’t think anyone had a justification to do that”
Harry Kettle - May 10, 2022
UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman has explained why he didn’t approve of Jorge Masvidal attacking Colby Covington. While it may have been Colby Covington who got his hand raised at UFC 272, Jorge Masvidal quite clearly felt like there was some unfinished business after their Las Vegas showdown.
Jorge Masvidal verbally agrees to fight Gilbert Burns
Josh Evanoff - May 4, 2022
UFC welterweight star Jorge Masvidal has verbally agreed to fight Gilbert Burns next. The Brazilian is fresh off a ‘Fight of the Night’ loss with Khamzat Chimaev last month. The bout saw Burns earn tons of praise, as the pushed the Chechen to the limit in the biggest test of his career.
Li Jingliang calls out former UFC title challenger Jorge Masvidal: “Let’s see who’s the best striker in Miami”
Susan Cox - May 3, 2022
Li Jingliang is calling out former UFC title challenger Jorge Masvidal. Li Jingliang, (18-7 MMA), is looking for his next opponent after his loss to Khamzat Chimaev (11-0 MMA) back in October 2021 at UFC 267. That loss via technical submission in the very first round saw Li choked unconscious by a tight rear-naked choke.
Khamzat Chimaev responds to criticism from Jorge Masvidal: "How can you say that after getting KO'd stiff?"
Jeffrey Walter - May 2, 2022
Khamzat Chimaev did not mince words while responding to the recent comments made by fellow UFC star Jorge Masvidal. Chimaev (11-0 MMA) extended his perfect professional record to 11-0 at last month’s UFC 273 event, earning a hard-fought decision win over former welterweight title challenger Gilbert Burns.
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 - 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.