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Dana White shuts down Nick Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal fight
Several weeks ago, Dana White told ESPN that a welterweight bout between fan favorites Nick Diaz and Jorge Masvidal had been added to UFC 235 on March 2. Unsurprisingly, this matchup generated quite a bit of excitement among fans. Unfortunately, it now sounds as though its announcement was premature. Since the fight was first reported, […]
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Jorge Masvidal responds to Nick Diaz shutting down UFC 235 fight
Over the last few weeks, fight fans have been very excited about a potential fight between Nick Diaz and Jorge Masvidal, which was expected to occur at UFC 235 on March 2. Unfortunately, it doesn’t sound like it’s happening after all. On Sunday night, Nick Diaz threw a wrench into this planned Jorge Masvidal fight. […]
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Nick Diaz opens up as betting underdog against Jorge Masvidal
Former Strikeforce welterweight champion Nick Diaz will reportedly make his highly anticipated return to the octagon this March at UFC 235 in Las Vegas. According to ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, the former UFC welterweight title challenger, Diaz, will take on perennial contender Jorge Masvidal at the pay-per-view event on March 2. The potential booking would mark […]
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Ben Askren reacts to potential Nick Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal fight
Yesterday afternoon, the MMA community was hit by the exciting news that, after four long years away from the Octagon, former Strikeforce welterweight champ and UFC welterweight title challenger Nick Diaz could soon be returning. According to a report from ESPN, the Stockton-based fan favorite could be making his long-awaited comeback opposite Jorge Masvidal at UFC […]
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Breaking! Nick Diaz will reportedly return to the octagon at UFC 235
Huge news for fans of Nick Diaz! UFC President Dana White tells ESPN that the former Strikeforce welterweight champion will be returning to the octagon on March 2 at UFC 235 against Jorge Masvidal. Breaking: The UFC is close to finalizing Nick Diaz's return to the Octagon, per Dana White. The fight is Jorge Masvidal […]
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Three UFC welterweight bouts to make in early 2019
On Sunday afternoon, BJPENN.COM’s Chris Taylor reported that the UFC is targeting a pair of crucial welterweight contender bouts for the early phases of the New Year. The first, Taylor reported, is expected to pit former UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler against ever-dangerous karate stylist Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson. The other is expected to pit recent UFC […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Jorge Masvidal details recent run on reality television
It’s been awhile since we’ve seen UFC welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal in the cage, but he’s been staying plenty busy outside of it. Masvidal just wrapped up a stint on a Spanish reality television show called Exatlón Estados Unidos. He broke down his stint on the show on episode 101 of BJPENN.COM Radio. “It’s like a […]
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Report | Jorge Masvidal offered fight with Nick Diaz
It’s been a while since we’ve seen Jorge Masvidal and Nick Diaz competing inside the Octagon…could we see them return at the same time? Knowing both of the Diaz brothers, that’s probably a pretty unlikely fight to take. Low reward with high risk doesn’t seem like the kind of fights that Stockton’s finest have interest […]
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Jorge Masvidal fires back at ‘fake Brit and fake fighter’ Leon Edwards
Jorge “Gamebred” Masvidal took some time off from the cage but now he’s ready to return. And rising contender Leon “Rocky” Edwards is ready to welcome him back into the mix. After Masvidal made it clear that he only wanted a ranked opponent upon his return, Edwards let it be known that he was looking […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Jorge Masvidal vows to restore law and order in the UFC
UFC welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal is tired of all the drama. Ahead of his long-awaited return to action, which he’s hoping will occur at UFC 232 on December 29, he’s determined to usher in a new era of no-nonsense fighting. “I’m looking like I need to restore order in this sport, is what I’m gonna […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Jorge Masvidal eyes UFC 232 return, names Paul Felder as possible opponent
Jorge Masvidal has not fought since November of 2017, when he gave up a decision to two-time UFC welterweight title challenger Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson. Since then, “Gamebred” has stayed busy by competing on a Spanish reality television show, but now that the show has wrapped, he’s ready to get back into the cage. Speaking on […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Jorge Masvidal on short-notice Nate Diaz fight: ‘It would’ve been two fighting dogs just throwing down’
When Dustin Poirier was forced out of his UFC 230 lightweight showdown with Nate Diaz, Jorge Masvidal offered to step in and fight Diaz in his place. Although Masvidal had just wrapped up a reality television stint, he felt confident that he was in good enough shape to fight. He just needed Diaz to agree […]
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BJPENN.COM Radio Ep. 101 // Angela Lee | Jorge Masvidal
BJPENN.COM Radio is back, Penn Nation! We kick things off with ONE Championship superstar and current atom-weight champ, “Unstoppable” Angela Lee. Looking to make history on November 9th as she attempts to move up and win a second title at straw-weight, we’ll be previewing ONE: Heart of the Lion with Angela and breaking down the […]
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Jorge Masvidal offers to step in against Nate Diaz at UFC 230
Earlier this evening the MMA community was rocked by the unfortunate news that Dustin Poirier has been forced out of his anticipated lightweight contender bout with Nate Diaz, which was scheduled for UFC 230 this November 3 in New York City. It did not take long for the MMA community to start brainstorming potential replacement […]
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Unable to find a willing opponent, Jorge Masvidal is headed to reality television
UFC welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal has been looking for a fight. Over the last few weeks, he’s issued repeated callouts of Neil Magny and Kamaru Usman, and answered the callout of surging British contender Leon Edwards. “If [Edwards] is the biggest ranked guy I can get my hands on than that’s who it is,” Masvidal […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Jorge Masvidal is down to fight Leon Edwards if Usman and Magny aren’t available
Shortly after he defeated Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone by decision in the main of UFC Singapore, Leon Edwards called for a fight with long-time welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal. “At the time, he was No. 6 in the rankings and I was going down in the rankings and everyone else was matched up, so why not take […]
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BJPENN.COM Radio Ep. 86 // Jorge Masvidal | Mike Perry | Dom Reyes | Eddie Gordon
A new episode of BJPENN.COM Radio is here, Penn Nation! Our first guest is good friend of the show and one of the realest guys in the business, Jorge Masvidal. “Gamebred” is back to discuss a recent callout by Leon Edwards. Masvidal has been planning to make his return to action this summer and has been […]
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Jorge Masvidal responds to Leon Edwards’ call-out
Shortly after his impressive decision defeat of Donald Cerrone — inarguably the best win of his career thus far — British welterweight contender Leon Edwards called for a fight with Jorge Masvidal. His hope, he said, is that the fight would occur in his native Birmingham. “At the time, he was No. 6 in the […]
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Jorge Masvidal trashes Kamaru Usman and Neil Magny
UFC welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal isn’t particularly impressed by his fellow top-15 welterweights Neil Magny and Kamaru Usman. Masvidal went off on his two rivals on a recent episode of MMAjunkie Radio. Magny started with Usman, diminishing the significance of “The Nigerian Nightmare’s” recent decision win over Demian Maia, who stepped up to replace the […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Jorge Masvidal explains why he believes Colby Covington will defeat Rafael dos Anjos
On June 9, in the co-main event of UFC 225, top welterweight contenders Colby Covington and Rafael dos Anjos will battle for the interim welterweight title. While this matchup seems to have many fans and pundits divided, Covington’s friend and training partner Jorge Masvidal feels dos Anjos is in for a tough night. Masvidal gave […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Jorge Masvidal doubts he’ll ever get the chance to meet “full of s**t” Neil Magny in the Octagon
When Gunnar Nelson was forced out of his UFC Liverpool co-main event showdown with Neil Magny, Jorge Masvidal offered to step in and replace him. Masvidal only asked that this short-notice bout with Magny be contested at 180 pounds, as he would have difficult making the welterweight limit’s 170-pound with an abridged training camp. While […]
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Michael Bisping shares his version of Shanghai confrontation with Jorge Masvidal
Several months ago, on a March episode of BJ Penn Radio, Jorge Masvidal shared a story of yet another heated run-in with former UFC middleweight champ Michael Bisping (read that here). During this incident, which occurred in Shanghai, China, Masvidal alleges that Bisping went off on him, blasting him with a profanity-laced tirade. This week, on […]
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BJPENN.COM Radio Ep. 80 // TJ Dillashaw | Jorge Masvidal | Kyoji Horiguchi
BJPENN.COM Radio is back in action, Penn Nation! We kick things off with UFC bantamweight champ TJ Dillashaw. Last time the champ joined us, the super-fight against “Mighty Mouse” was all but finalized. Since then, the matchup has been shelved and TJ now faces former champion and rival Cody Garbrandt in a rematch at UFC […]
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Jorge Masvidal goes off on “f**king coward” Neil Magny, Magny issues scathing response
When Gunnar Nelson was forced out of his UFC Liverpool co-main event showdown with Neil Magny, sixth-ranked UFC welterweight Jorge Masvidal offered to step in and replace him. He only asked that this short-notice bout with Magny be contested at a 180-pound catchweight, as he wouldn’t be able to make the welterweight division’s 170-pound limit in time for […]
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Jorge Masvidal and Neil Magny get heated over potential short-notice bout
When Gunnar Nelson was forced out of his UFC Liverpool co-main event showdown with Neil Magny, sixth-ranked UFC welterweight Jorge Masvidal offered to step in and replace him. He only asked that this short-notice bout with Magny be contested at a 180-pound catchweight, as he wouldn’t be able to make the welterweight division’s 170-pound limit in time for […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Jorge Masvidal claims Neil Magny’s team has turned down 180-catchweight bout
When Gunnar Nelson was forced out of his UFC Liverpool co-main event showdown with Neil Magny, sixth-ranked UFC welterweight Jorge Masvidal offered to step in and replace him. He only asked that this short-notice bout with Magny be contested at a 180-pound catchweight, as he wouldn’t be able to make the welterweight division’s 170-pound limit […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Jorge Masvidal says UFC is on board with Magny catchweight bout, but he doubts Magny will accept
Late last week the UFC’s May 27 debut in Liverpool lost its compelling welterweight co-main event, as Iceland’s Gunnar Nelson was forced out of his fight with Neil Magny with an injury. The good news is that sixth-ranked UFC welterweight Jorge Masvidal is angling to step in and replace Nelson, provided Magny agrees to 180-pound catchweight bout. Ariel Helwani […]
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Report | Jorge Masvidal is keen to step in against Neil Magny at UFC Liverpool
Late last week, the UFC’s upcoming debut in Liverpool, England lost its compelling welterweight co-main event, as Iceland’s Gunnar Nelson was forced out of his fight with Neil Magny with an injury. “Unfortunately I have to withdraw from my fight against Neil Magny on May 27th in Liverpool,” Nelson said in a Facebook post shortly […]