Like Jon Jones, welterweight Jorge Masvidal found out how hard it can be to get a deal done. SLpM - — Jorge Masvidal UFC (@GamebredFighter) March 16, 2021. Before the cancellation of UFC 249, Jorge Masvidal says a fight with Kamaru Usman almost came to fruition. And that’s what I’m after. Reach: 74" STANCE: Orthodox DOB: Nov 12, 1984 Career statistics: SLpM: 4.20 Str. 4, 2019 Following back to back losses and more than a year removed from fighting, a funny thing happened to Jorge Masvidal last March in London. Jorge Masvidal (born November 12, 1984) is a mixed martial artist from Miami Florida who competes UFC’s Welterweight division. Furthermore, Brown revealed ‘Gamebred’ helped ‘The Diamond’ prep for his main event clash with Dan Hooker at UFC on ESPN 12 and branded him “a chameleon.” He said, “He was also helping Dustin get ready. He has also competed in other organizations as well including Bellator,Shark Fights and Strike force. We dare you to give it a try. He just says volume…just throwing s*** up on the wall to see what sticks. MORE FROM UFC 239: Third Title In Askren’s Sights Fight by Fight Preview | Official Trailer: Undeniable | Jon Jones Top 5 Finishes | Embedded Episode 3 | Countdown to UFC 239 – Full Episode | Inside the Octagon | TWO G.O.A.T.s | Nunes Top 5 Finishes. It’s just funny how the universe works. Masvidal had finally ascended those final steps to where so few fighters reach: UFC superstardom. The fight was on Saturday, July 11, 2020. As of July 14, 2020, he is #4 in the UFC welterweight rankings. ... Start walking your hands forward until you reach a straight-arm plank position. Jorge Masvidal doesn't view his UFC 261 main event as his last shot at UFC gold, but only because he won't allow himself to accept the possibility he'll … I just love to fight, you know? Masvidal won a lot of fan love last year but one man who doesn’t appreciate him is McGregor. - The 36-year-old, Jorge Masvidal is an orthodox fighter with a 74″ reach. Jorge Masvidal appears to be firing on all cylinders ahead of his rematch with Kamaru Usman at UFC 261.. Masvidal (35-14 MMA, 12-7 UFC) is set to challenge Usman (18-1 MMA, 13-0 UFC) for the UFC welterweight title for a second time this month in the main event rematch on April 24, which takes place at Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Fla. Usman successfully retained his UFC Welterweight Championship in February when he defeated Gilbert Burns via TKO (punches) at UFC 258. Some loudmouth hooligan tried to steal my shine, I put him in check, and the universe rewarded me for that, and let me be known to the masses. They didn’t need to. As of March 2021, Jorge Masvidal’s pro record is 35-14-0, with 16 of those wins coming by knockout, 2 by submission, and the rest by a decision. Ben’s a confused individual, but I’m going to help him reach clarity July 6.” By Steve Latrell • Jul. But for the time being, both men have other fights booked. He owned the fastest K.O of UFC history and the K.O of the night bonus. He currently competes in the Welterweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). 1 contender at 170 pounds with three stoppage wins in 2019, and a fight with UFC welterweight champion Usman (16-1 MMA, 11-0 UFC) has been in the works ever since. Ben doesn’t do either of these. Words were exchanged. Jorge Masvidal's assessment of Kamaru Usman is backed by the pay-per-view buys of their previous fights. : 47% SApM ... Jorge Masvidal Matt Lee 1 0 15 0 1 0 0 0 Strikeforce - Playboy Mansion Sep. 29, … Avg. The only chance Masvidal needed was the one he gave himself. - - Jorge Masvidal's level of fame raised to "Megastar fame" as he K.O.ed Ben Askren at UFC 239 via flying knee in only 5 seconds of the first round. Bigger popularity means bigger paychecks eventually. So as soon as I got thrown back in there, a lot of the media weren’t giving me too many chances.”. It wasn’t an easy path back to that magic evening, but the recipe for forging that path was. Acc. It was a very…non-thought-of thing, but it ended up being amazing. Las Vegas United States, Copyright © 2001-2021 UFC All Rights Reserved. Jorge Masvidal training for his rematch with Kamaru Usman The American fan favourite promised to avenge the first defeat, and do so in more dramatic style than he did against Ben Askren in 2019. "Cupcake" drops by the UFC 260 Weigh-Ins Show to discuss the big news with Laura Sanko, DC and Aljamain Sterling. Jake Paul works out with Jorge Masvidal … It’s not that Masvidal is immune from a good back-and-forth; just Askren’s. Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute, Str. Masvidal has been competing professionally since 2003; he has also competed for Bellator, Strikeforce, Shark Fights, and World Victory Road. That’s my favorite thing to do in the world. They sparred a handful of times for this fi Jorge Masvidal (right) and Colby Covington (left) are friends turned enemies in the UFC The 32-year-old is a man with no shortage of enemies among the UFC's welterweight ranks I want to fight the best. Jorge Masvidal's second defeat in a month was a lot less painful than his first, at least physically.. Those are things you don’t do, you know? TRENDING > Jorge Masvidal thinks Jake Paul ‘beats Ben Askren fairly easy’ UFC Vegas 24 weigh-in results UFC Vegas 24 Main Card (10 p.m. It's not like Shevchenko is a … It’s cool, I guess. “I took a lot of negativity and extra-ness out of my life. “Talk about blowing it,” McGregor said at the UFC 246 post-fight press conference, per MMA Fighting. Masvidal paused his media duties to confront Edwards. The War Room: Dan Hardy breaks down Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal at UFC 251 UFC 251 'Embedded,' No. Unfortunately, as the UFC and Masvidal couldn’t reach a middle ground, the company offered the Kamaru Usman fight to Gilbert Burns. “I remember walking out to the cage and telling myself, ‘Wow, I can’t believe I missed it this much.’ It was an amazing thing. Jorge Masvidal's latest workout could be the answer. Nobody’s laughing at him except him and his Dad-bod-following nation. See Jorge Masvidal's fight results. But London had more up its sleeve. Get UFC fight results and career results information at FOX Sports. ... Shevchenko will have a reach and leverage advantage. He holds the record for the fastest knockout in UFC history, at 5 seconds and he holds the UFC 'BMF' Championship belt. Follow him on Twitter @TheUFSteve. Jorge Masvidal breaking news and and highlights for UFC 261 fight vs. Jorge Masvidal, with … My coaches loved it, they said ‘Man, your energy is a lot better as far as gas tank goes; everything is a lot better.’ So that was it: get the evil-ness out of the way, the demons, and get to work.”. Edwards has promised revenge, and Masvidal doesn’t appear to hate the idea either. In and of itself, that story would have all the makings of a successful comeback for a fighter that catapulted himself right back into title conversation. Significant Strike Defence (the % of opponents strikes that did not land), TD Avg. Maybe that hooligan learned his lesson. Average Submissions Attempted per 15 minutes, The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions Finale, The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians Finale. Somebody that will say something funny at least every once in a while. “A lot of the casuals know me. “If I am who I say I am, then I’m going to compete on that day, and I’m going to be just fine. Def. Jorge Masvidal, left, kicks Nate Diaz during the first round of a welterweight mixed martial arts bout at UFC 244 early Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in New York. Edwards wore a cut under his eye, and the catchphrase “3-Piece and a Soda” was born. Punches were thrown. Masvidal's five second flying knee win over Askren was the quickest in UFC history - as he sent a direct message to rival Usman. Masvidal had a historic rise in the company. I want to get paid the biggest checks possible. “There’s guys that I would engage in a battle of wits with—that are funny, articulate—he’s not one of them. Welcome, Jorge Masvidal, to that rarified air previously occupied only by the likes of Conor McGregor, Georges St-Pierre, Ronda Rousey, Chuck Liddell, Tito Ortiz and precious few others. “I got Fight of the Night, I got Knockout of the Night, and somebody’s trying to steal that shine in my interview? But more than anything, I missed it. Masvidal has fought in over 49 professional MMA bouts, and his last fight was 8 months ago against Kamaru Usman at UFC 251: Usman vs. Masvidal. A new Fight of the Night Power Rankings has dropped. Kamaru Usman says Jorge Masvidal's BMF belt IS on the line when they fight Saturday -- and he already knows where he'll keep it after he wins. Following back to back losses and more than a year removed from fighting, a funny thing happened to Jorge Masvidal last March in London. Later that same night his team would release video footage of Masvidal training the exact flying knee he finished Ben Askren with. However, in the current situation, the fighters and the company are finding it difficult to reach an agreement. I didn’t know that I missed it so much. Acc. It's not like Shevchenko is a bad grappler or wrestler, either. He acknowledges his profile is suddenly even bigger. Welcome, Jorge Masvidal, to that rarified air previously occupied only by the likes of … Doing his obligatory post-fight interviews backstage, Masvidal felt interrupted by another winning welterweight also doing press: Leon Edwards. He has been competing as a professional since 2003. American Martial Artist Jorge Masvidal Wiki, Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Reach & Net Worth March 17, 2019 First Published on Mar 17, 2019 by Jose F. Biography of Jorge Masvidal UFC 251, headlined by Masvidal and Usman, generated a … I’m gonna make it known that I’m the alpha hunter in these waters.”. This guy just says things, you know? Significant Strikes Landed per Minute, Str. 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