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Kamaru Usman fires back at ‘clown’ Jorge Masvidal
Yesterday afternoon, ESPN reported that the much discussed welterweight title fight between champ Kamaru Usman and challenger Colby Covington, expected to occur at UFC 244 in November, is in jeopardy. “The Kamaru Usman v Colby Covington 170 title fight is far from done, multiple sources say,” ESPN’s Ariel Helwani wrote. “In fact, negotiations have hit a […]
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Michael Bisping: Masvidal vs. Diaz more exciting than Usman vs. Covington
According to Michael Bisping, a potential welterweight contender bout between Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz is a bigger deal than the upcoming welterweight title fight between champ Kamaru Usman and challenger Colby Covington. After successfully beating Anthony Pettis at UFC 241, Diaz called for a fight against the formidable contender Masvidal. Masvidal was receptive of […]
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Bill Goldberg and Jorge Masvidal have an interesting exchange on Twitter
Wrestling Icon Bill Goldberg and surging UFC welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal had an interesting exchange on social media this weekend. No, the wrestling legend did not give ‘Gamebred’ the famous words of “You’re next!”, but he did have some fun with the UFC standout. It all started after Louis Gregory shared a photo on Twitter […]
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Jorge Masvidal says Nate Diaz fight will determine the biggest dog in the division
Nate Diaz called out Jorge Masvidal following his win at UFC 241, and “Gamebred” gladly accepted. But, whether or not the fight happens is to be seen. Diaz said he is defending the baddest motherf****r belt. But, for the fight to happen, “Gamebred” knows he has to get paid what he is worth. “I mean, not […]
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Dana White denies any progress on Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal negotiations
Shortly after Nate Diaz defeated Anthony Pettis by unanimous decision at UFC 241, he set his sights on a scrap with fellow welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal. “The reason I was off is cause everybody sucked,” Diaz said in the cage. “There was nobody to fight. But with this belt I wanna defend it against, Jorge […]
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Chael Sonnen explains why he’s surprised Nate Diaz called out Jorge Masvidal
Chael Sonnen wasn’t expecting Nate Diaz to call out Jorge Masvidal. Diaz felt making a challenge to “Gamebred” was the right call after besting Anthony Pettis in a three-round affair. It was Diaz’s first bout since Aug. 2016 and his first victory since March of that year. Despite the inactivity, the Stockton native’s popularity certainly […]
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Jorge Masvidal says negotiations for Nate Diaz fight underway
Negotiations for fights are “super necessary,” and Jorge Masvidal claims talks are underway for a bout with Nate Diaz. If ring rust truly exists, Diaz is immune. He stepped inside the Octagon for the first time since Aug. 2016 in the co-main event of UFC 241. Diaz took on Anthony Pettis in a bout that […]
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Manager: Jorge Masvidal wants to fight Nate Diaz in enemy territory
The idea of a fight between Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz is fascinating enough as is. Any additional elements added to the potential welterweight showdown will be a cherry on top. On Saturday night, after nearly three years away from the Octagon, Diaz returned to defeat Anthony Pettis via unanimous decision in the co-main event […]
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Betting odds released for Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal
The opening betting odds have been released for a potential welterweight bout between stars Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal. According to BestFightOdds, the sportsbook BetOnline released the odds for Diaz vs. Masvidal. Here are the odds below. Future Events: Jorge Masvidal (-110) vs. Nate Diaz (-110) https://t.co/VO30HT1Mz6 @NateDiaz209 — BestFightOdds (@BestFightOdds) August 18, 2019 Nate […]
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Anthony Pettis responds to backlash surrounding Masvidal-Askren KO comment
Anthony Pettis and Ben Askren are training partners at Roufusport in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. So, it’d be safe to assume Pettis was was disappointed when Askren was brutally knocked out by Jorge Masvidal at UFC 239. Yet that’s not what Pettis told Masvidal’s training partner Yoel Romero. In a video captured by the UFC ahead of […]
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Nate Diaz says he and Jorge Masvidal will fight for unofficial belt
After defeating Anthony Pettis by unanimous decision at UFC 241, Nate Diaz set his sights on a fight with Jorge Masvidal. And Masvidal seems open to the matchup. While there will not be a UFC belt on the line in this prospective matchup, Diaz says he and Masvidal will be fighting for an intangible belt. […]
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Jorge Masvidal calls Ben Askren a “Ho” for wanting to clear the air with Anthony Pettis
Jorge Masvidal may have knocked out Ben Askren in record-setting time at UFC 239, but that clearly has not put an end to their rivalry. Earlier today, video footage was leaked of Askren’s longtime friend and training partner Anthony Pettis telling Yoel Romero he was happy to see ‘Gamebred’ win at last month’s pay-per-view event […]
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Jorge Masvidal: Conor McGregor video ‘just didn’t look right’
Yesterday, footage was released showing Conor McGregor punching an older man in the face in a pub in Ireland after the man apparently refused to drink the Irish fighter’s Proper No. Twelve whiskey. Speaking to Submission Radio, UFC welterweight contender and potential McGregor opponent Jorge Masvidal shared his thoughts on the incident. “I thought it […]
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Michael Bisping discusses potential roadblock for Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal
Michael Bisping likes the idea of Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal, but he feels it isn’t likely to happen next. Diaz is scheduled to take on Anthony Pettis this Saturday night (Aug. 17) in the co-main event of UFC 241. This will be Diaz’s first bout since Aug. 2016, where he dropped a majority decision […]
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Former enemies Michael Bisping and Jorge Masvidal link up at UFC Uruguay
Jorge Masvidal and Michael Bisping were both in Montevideo for his past Saturday’s UFC Uruguay card. As recently as a few months ago, would have been a problem. Until very recently, the former UFC middleweight champion and the top welterweight contender were mortal enemies, with Masvidal taking repeated shots at Bisping in interviews and on […]
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Jorge Masvidal responds to Ben Askren’s request for a ‘thank you’
Jorge Masvidal squared off against Ben Askren on the main card of UFC 239 in what was considered to be the most highly anticipated bout of the evening. Masvidal entered the fight looking to build off the momentum of his sensational knockout victory over Darren Till at March’s UFC event in London. Meanwhile, Ben Askren […]
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Jorge Masvidal vows to ‘murder’ Leon Edwards when they fight
UFC welterweight standouts Jorge Masvidal and Leon Edwards seem destined to collide in a future fight inside of the Octagon. The perennial welterweight contenders began their rivalry at March’s UFC London event, shortly after Masvidal knocked out Darren Till in the shows headliner. In a now infamous incident, Leon Edwards was chirping Jorge Masvidal backstage […]
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Leon Edwards takes aim at Jorge Masvidal’s manager for lying about fight offer
Leon Edwards (18-3 MMA) is looking to secure himself a future fight with either Jorge Masvidal or Kamaru Usman. The surging welterweight contender, Edwards, has won eight straight fights and is in prime position for a number one contenders bout. In his most recent effort at July’s UFC event in San Antonio, Leon Edwards scored […]
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Leon Edwards talks UFC future, potential Jorge Masvidal fight
No. 4 ranked UFC welterweight contender Leon Edwards recently sat down with BJPenn.com’s Natasha Hooper at his training camp: Core Fit in Birmingham, England. In this chat, “Rocky” discusses how he started fighting, and what he plans to achieve in his remaining UFC career. He also shares his thoughts on the upcoming fight between reigning […]
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Jorge Masvidal’s manager denies that UFC offered fight against Leon Edwards
The manager of Jorge Masvidal says that his client has never been offered a fight against Leon Edwards despite reports saying he turned it down. Edwards said an interview this week that the UFC offered him a fight against Masvidal and that he accepted it, yet Edwards claims Masvidal turned the fight down. UFC president […]
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Colby Covington believes Jorge Masvidal would ‘piece up’ Conor McGregor
After Colby Covington beat Robbie Lawler, UFC president, Dana White said he would fight Kamaru Usman for the welterweight title next. But, where that has left his best friend and teammate, in Jorge Masvidal is unknown. “Gamebred” made it clear he would only fight for the title or Conor McGregor next, but White shut that […]
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Leon Edwards claims Jorge Masvidal turned down fight with him
Leon Edwards and Jorge Masvidal are two of the top contenders in the UFC welterweight division. As luck would have it, they also happen to be two of the most heated rivals in the division. As of yet, however, the pair have not yet had the opportunity to settle their differences in the cage. Speaking […]
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Dana White says fight offer is coming for Jorge Masvidal — but it’s not Conor McGregor
UFC welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal has recently been campaigning for a fight with former two-division champ Conor McGregor. In fact, he says the only fights he’s willing to accept at this juncture are a fight with McGregor or a welterweight title shot. Unfortunately for Masvidal, UFC President Dana White is not a fan of this […]
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Jorge Masvidal not impressed by Colby Covington’s Matt Hughes comment
Jorge Masvidal and Colby Covington are long-time friends and training partners at American Top Team, but that doesn’t mean Masvidal approved of Covington’s recent controversial comment about UFC Hall-of-Famer Matt Hughes. Covington made this comment shortly after he defeated Robbie Lawler in the main event of UFC Newark, referencing the train accident that nearly claimed […]
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Chael Sonnen believes ‘something great is going to happen for Jorge Masvidal’
When Jorge Masvidal knocked out Ben Askren in five seconds at UFC 239, he asserted himself as one of the uppermost contenders in the crowded UFC welterweight division. Unfortunately for Masvidal, it sounds as though his good friend and training partner Colby Covington will get the next crack at the reigning champ Kamaru Usman. According […]
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Ben Askren believes Jorge Masvidal should probably be thanking him
Ben Askren is very disappointed that he was knocked out by Jorge Masvidal at UFC 239, but he’s managed to find a silver lining in this abrupt defeat. He believes he helped Masvidal become rich and popular in a way that he never would have been had they not fought. For that, he believes he’s […]
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Stephen Thompson believes Leon Edwards deserves title shot before Jorge Masvidal
Stephen Thompson believes UK fighter Leon Edwards should fight Kamaru Usman next. He’s not so sure about Jorge Masvidal. Thompson gave his take on the welterweight title situation in a recent interview with MMA Fighting. “Leon Edwards is on an 8 fight winning streak, wow,” he said. “So he could possibly be fighting for the […]
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Colby Covington claims the Kawa brothers are trying to turn Jorge Masvidal against him
Colby Covington is a longtime friend and training partner of fellow welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal. ‘Chaos’ will square off with former welterweight champion Robbie Lawler in today’s UFC Newark main event, and will be awarded a title shot should he prove victorious. With that being said, the potential of Colby Covington eventually colliding with Jorge […]