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Ben Askren reacts after Jorge Masvidal makes surprise appearance during Triller Fight Club press conference
Ben Askren was not impressed that his former opponent Jorge Masvidal decided to team up with Jake Paul at today’s Triller Fight Club press conference. Paul, a YouTube star turned boxer, and Askren, a former MMA champion, are slated to meet in an eight-round pro boxing match on April 17. The outspoken combat sports athletes […]
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Jorge Masvidal makes surprise virtual appearance at Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren press conference
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. On Friday, the two stars took center stage for their first pre-fight press […]
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UFC 261 sells out in minutes, breaks arena gate record in Jacksonville
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 […]
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Photo | Kamaru Usman looks absolutely massive ahead of UFC 261 rematch with Jorge Masvidal
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 […]
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Ben Askren reveals first memory after Jorge Masvidal knocked him out at UFC 239
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 […]
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UFC 261: ‘Usman vs Masvidal 2’ Ticket Information
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has released ticket details for the upcoming UFC 261: Usman vs Masvidal PPV event next month. The highly anticipated rematch between Kamaru Usman and Jorge Masvidal will serve as the main event of a stacked fight card, one that features three title fights in total. Valentina Shevchenko vs Jessica Andrade and […]
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Kamaru Usman reveals it was his idea to have the Jorge Masvidal rematch at UFC 261
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 […]
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Stephen Thompson expects Jorge Masvidal to beat Kamaru Usman at UFC 261
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 […]
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Odds released for Jorge Masvidal vs. Kamaru Usman 2, ‘Gamebred’ offers unique angle for a prop bet
The opening betting odds have been released for the upcoming Jorge Masvidal vs. Kamaru 2 fight at next month’s UFC 261 pay-per-view. The world’s leading MMA promotion officially announced on Monday that UFC 261 — which takes place on April 24 in Jacksonville, Florida — will feature a full crowd for the first time in […]
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Jorge Masvidal and Kamaru Usman react after rematch is made official for UFC 261
Jorge Masvidal and Kamaru Usman have reacted after their rematch will headline UFC 261. On Monday, Dana White took to social media to announce Usman will defend his welterweight title against Masvidal at UFC 261. The fight will also take place in Jacksonville, Florida in a full capacity crowd. After the fight was made official, […]
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Dana White announces the UFC is back with fans, Jorge Masvidal vs Kamaru Usman 2 set
The UFC will return to Jacksonville with a banger as Kamaru Usman will defend his title against Jorge Masvidal. UFC president, Dana White took to social media to announce the rematch between Usman and Masvidal will headline the stacked UFC 261 card. Also on the card will be Weili Zhang defending her strawweight title against […]
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Jorge Masvidal shares his predictions for the three title fights at UFC 259
UFC star Jorge Masvidal has shared his predictions for the three title fights set to go down at tonight’s UFC 259 pay-per-view event in Las Vegas. In tonight’s main event, reigning UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya will be moving up a weight class to challenge Jan Blachowicz for the promotions light heavyweight title. Jorge Masvidal […]
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Manager shuts down Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal rematch talk
It sounds like we can pump the brakes on talk of a welterweight title fight between Kamaru Usman and Jorge Masvidal. Masvidal, the UFC’s No. 4 welterweight contender, was on Spanish-language commentary duty for last weekend’s Canelo Alvarez vs. Avni Yildirim boxing match. After Canelo’s lopsided win, Masvial partook in an interview with Boxing Express, […]
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Jorge Masvidal weighs in on potential Canelo Alvarez matchup: “My chances are limited but I’d be a dog”
UFC welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal was part of the Spanish-language broadcast team for last weekend’s Canelo Alvarez vs. Avni Yildirim boxing match. Speaking to IFL TV after Canelo decimated Yildirim, Masvidal heaped praise on the boxer, expressing his belief that the Mexican has few viable challenges left. “I love to see the disparity, the great […]
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Nate Diaz rips Jorge Masvidal after ‘Gamebred’ hints at a late summer return
Nate Diaz has ripped into Jorge Masvidal for suggesting that he won’t be returning to the Octagon until at least August or September. Diaz and Masvidal squared off at UFC 244 in November 2019 which, to this day, is the last time Diaz fought for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Masvidal, on the other hand, has […]
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Jorge Masvidal confirms Kamaru Usman UFC title fight targeted for September, wants future big paydays in boxing
UFC welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal says a title matchup with champion Kamaru Usman is being targeted for September. There have been plenty of rumors about Masvidal fighting Usman again in a rematch after he stepped up last year at UFC 251 and lost a unanimous decision on short notice. Despite the loss, Usman handpicked Masvidal […]
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Jorge Masvidal reveals he will be back in action either August or September: “Somebody is getting baptized in my realm”
UFC welterweight Jorge Masvidal revealed he will be back in action either August or September and “Somebody is getting baptized in my realm.” Masvidal has not stepped into the Octagon since last summer at UFC 251 on Fight Island when he lost a unanimous decision to Kamaru Usman for the UFC welterweight title. To Masvidal’s […]
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Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal 2 reportedly “pretty close” to being made
Kamaru Usman will likely get his wish of fighting Jorge Masvidal next time out. After Usman scored a third-round TKO win over Gilbert Burns to defend his welterweight title he called out Masvidal. Although he clearly won the fight at UFC 251, Usman wasn’t happy that he didn’t get the finish and the excuse of […]
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Mortal Kombat star Lewis Tan says UFC’s Jorge Masvidal inspired his character
Mortal Kombat actor Lewis Tan says his character in the film, Cole Young, is based in part on UFC welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal. Tan’s Mortal Kombat character, Young, is a jaded former MMA champion. At one point in the film, Young can be seen casually leaning against the cage in the moments before a fight, […]
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Jorge Masvidal rips Kamaru Usman and ESPN’s “fake MMA reporter” over comments about Miami
Jorge Masvidal has responded to a recent comment from UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman—and snuck in a jab at an ESPN reporter. Earlier this week, Usman partook in an interview Brett Okamoto, who works for ESPN but also regularly appears on UFC broadcasts. During the interview, the welterweight champion laid out plans for a high-profile […]
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Kamaru Usman forecasts Jorge Masvidal grudge match in Miami: “Miami is mine”
UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman has laid out plans for a grudge match with Jorge Masvidal—in his rival’s native Miami. Usman and Masvidal have fought once before, at UFC 251 in July 2020. Usman had originally been expected to defend his title against Gilbert Burns on the card, but when Burns withdrew from the matchup, […]
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Leon Edwards believes Jorge Masvidal will “never” become UFC champion
Leon Edwards doesn’t like Jorge Masvidal’s chances to become UFC champion. Masvidal got his first UFC title shot on short notice at UFC 251 against Kamaru Usman and lost a decision. Since then, both men have hinted at a potential rematch. However, according to Leon Edwards, he believes Usman wins with ease every time. “First […]
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Colby Covington accuses Jorge Masvidal of turning down TUF gig, multiple fight dates
Colby Covington claims Jorge Masvidal turned down a coaching gig on The Ultimate Fighter and subsequent June fight. Covington and Masvidal were once close friends and training partners, but have since become two of the fiercest rivals in all of mixed martial arts. Given their rivalry and their respective positions in the welterweight top-5 fans […]
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Jorge Masvidal responds to Kamaru Usman doing “big boy” business with Dana White: “I’m taking everything. What’s yours is mine.”
Jorge Masvidal is ready to rematch Kamaru Usman. After Usman scored a third-round TKO win over Gilbert Burns at UFC 258 to defend his belt he made a surprise callout of Masvidal. He already defeated “Gamebred” at UFC 251 but he wasn’t happy with his performance so he wants to run things back. “We got […]
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Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal rematch betting odds released
The betting odds have been released for a potential upcoming rematch between UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman and Jorge Masvidal. Following his impressive knockout win over Gilbert Burns at UFC 258, Usman called out Masvidal for a rematch. These two previously met at UFC 251 on Fight Island in July 2020, with Masvidal filling in […]
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Jorge Masvidal addresses Kamaru Usman following UFC 258: “Game plan to putting me in a ‘coffin’ hug and toe stomp”
Jorge Masvidal had addressed welterweight champion Kamaru Usman following his third round TKO victory over Gilbert Burns at UFC 258. Usman returned to action in the headliner of last night’s UFC pay-per-view event against former training partner Gilbert Burns. Burns (19-4 MMA) had entered the highly anticipated title fight on a six-fight winning streak, his […]
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Kamaru Usman and Jorge Masvidal reportedly in consideration to coach TUF
Kamaru Usman and Jorge Masvidal are reportedly in consideration to coach the upcoming season of The Ultimate Fighter. Usman, the UFC welterweight champion, returned to the cage in the main event of UFC 258 on Saturday night, defeating No. 1 contender Gilbert Burns via third-round TKO to retain his title. After the win, he set […]
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Team Masvidal responds to challenge from UFC welterweight champ Kamaru Usman
Team Masvidal have responded after receiving a challenge from reigning UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman on Saturday evening. Usman returned to action in tonight’s UFC 258 headliner against former training partner Gilbert Burns. Burns (19-4 MMA) had entered tonight’s UFC 258 headliner on a six-fight winning streak, his latest being a lopsided unanimous decision victory […]