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Roy Nelson and Alan Belcher
Jorge Masvidal

Roy Nelson vs. Alan Belcher announced for Gamebred bare-knuckle MMA heavyweight title in October

Josh Evanoff - September 6, 2023

Jorge Masvidal has announced that Roy Nelson vs. Alan Belcher is slated for Gamebred FC 6 next month. ‘Gamebred’ started his high-profile promotion company last year. At the time, he stated his plans to hold boxing, MMA, bare-knuckle, and even bare-knuckle MMA events. Shortly, he signed on legends such as Junior dos Santos, Fabricio Werdum, Roy Nelson, and more. ‘Big Country’ scored a first-round knockout win over Dillon Cleckler in May in his promotional debut.

Jorge Masvidal, Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz
Jake Paul

Jorge Masvidal unimpressed by Jake Paul's win over Nate Diaz: "I'd hurt them dudes"

Josh Evanoff - September 6, 2023

Jorge Masvidal wasn’t impressed by Jake Paul and Nate Diaz’s boxing match last month. On DAZN pay-per-view from Texas, ‘The Problem Child’ returned in August. The boxing match was his first since suffering a defeat to Tommy Fury in February and was also the first ten-rounder of his career. Meanwhile, Nate Diaz made his boxing debut that night but was no stranger to combat. In his UFC stint, he faced names such as Jorge Masvidal, Conor McGregor, and more.

Jorge Masvidal and Justin Gaethje
Justin Gaethje

Jorge Masvidal says Justin Gaethje should "defend" his BMF title "against me"

Cole Shelton - September 1, 2023

Jorge Masvidal is open to returning to the UFC as long as he can face Justin Gaethje for the BMF belt. In the main event of UFC 291, Gaethje became the new BMF champion as he scored a second-round head kick KO win over Dustin Poirier. Masvidal was at the event and wrapped the belt around Gaethje, given he was the inaugural BMF champion.

Jorge Masvidal
UFC

Jorge Masvidal open to transitioning to WWE as long as "the compensation makes sense"

Cole Shelton - August 10, 2023

Jorge Masvidal is open to becoming a pro wrestler for the WWE. Masvidal announced his retirement from MMA back in April following a decision loss to Gilbert Burns at UFC 287. It was his fourth straight defeat and ‘Gamebred’ said he felt like he could no longer compete at the highest level.

Brendan Schaub and Derrick Lewis
Derrick Lewis

Brendan Schaub offered bareknuckle MMA fight against Derrick Lewis in Jorge Masvidal's promotion: "I wouldn't say no"

Cole Shelton - August 3, 2023

Brendan Schaub could be making a comeback. Schaub retired from MMA back in 2015 after he went 10-5 as a pro but ended his career on a two-fight losing skid. His last fight was a TKO loss to Travis Browne at UFC 181 in December 2014 and he decided to walk away from the sport.

Jorge Masvidal and Conor McGregor
Jorge Masvidal

Jorge Masvidal unloads on "midget" Conor McGregor after the Irishman took shots at Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje following UFC 291

Cole Shelton - July 31, 2023

Jorge Masvidal has taken aim at Conor McGregor following UFC 291. In the main event of UFC 291, Justin Gaethje scored a head-kick KO win over Dustin Poirier in the second round to become the new BMF champion. After the result, McGregor took to social media to claim he would KO Gaethje with one shot and stated that he was the real BMF, not Gaethje or Poirier.

Justin Gaethje and Jorge Masvidal
Jorge Masvidal

Jorge Masvidal claims he lost $100K when Justin Gaethje knocked out Dustin Poirier at UFC 291

Susan Cox - July 31, 2023

Jorge Masvidal is claiming he lost $100K when Justin Gaethje knocked out Dustin Poirier at UFC 291. It was just this past Saturday, July 29th at UFC 291 that Dustin Poirier (29-8 MMA) was KO’d by Justin Gaethje (25-4 MMA) to claim the ‘BMF’ title at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Justin Gaethje and Jorge Masvidal
Justin Gaethje

Justin Gaethje wants to "make" Jorge Masvidal wrap the BMF belt around his waist after UFC 291: "He’ll hate it"

Cole Shelton - July 26, 2023

Justin Gaethje is excited to make Jorge Masvidal wrap the BMF belt around his waist. Justin Gaethje is set to headline UFC 291 on Saturday against Dustin Poirier for the vacant BMF belt. Ahead of the fight, Jorge Masvidal, who won the title back in 2019, has said he will be awarding the winner with the title.

Donald Trump
Donald Trump

Donald Trump weighs in on the fued between his UFC supporters Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal: “I don't love it”

Cole Shelton - July 25, 2023

Donald Trump isn’t a fan of Jorge Masvidal and Colby Covington feuding. Both Masvidal and Covington have been vocal about their support for Trump while he was in office and since his departure. However, the two became enemies and even fought at UFC 272, where it was Covington who won a lopsided decision, which was a tough spot for Trump as he likes both of them.

Jorge Masvidal, Ben Askren
Dana White

Ben Askren shares direct messages with Dana White regarding a potential UFC rematch with Jorge Masvidal

Susan Cox - July 25, 2023

Ben Askren has shared direct messages with Dana White regarding a potential UFC rematch with Jorge Masvidal. Jorge Masvidal (35-17 MMA) and Ben Askren (19-2 MMA) met in the Octagon in July of 2019 at UFC 239. The result was a knockout victory for Masvidal at 0:05 of Round 1. It was to be the fastest KO in UFC history.

Jorge Masvidal
Jorge Masvidal

Jorge Masvidal reacts after the UFC books Dustin Poirier vs. Justin Gaethje for the vacant BMF title

Susan Cox - July 6, 2023

Jorge Masvidal is reacting after the UFC booked Dustin Poirier vs. Justin Gaethje for the vacant BMF title. Dana White and the UFC have made it official, the return of the ceremonial BMF title will take place at UFC 291 on Saturday, July 29th at the Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Jorge Masvidal, UFC
UFC

Jorge Masvidal reveals he was involved in a bathroom brawl during UFC China event

Susan Cox - July 6, 2023

Former BMF champion Jorge Masvidal is revealing that he was involved in a bathroom brawl during a UFC China event. Masvidal (35-17 MMA) retired from the UFC in April of this year.  The 38-year-olds last fight in the Octagon was against Gilbert Burns at UFC 287. It was to be ‘Gamebred’s’ 4th loss in a row.

Elon Musk, Jorge Masvidal and Sean Strickland
Sean Strickland

Jorge Masvidal and Sean Strickland both invite Elon Musk to train with them to beat "dirty communist" Mark Zuckerberg

Cole Shelton - June 22, 2023

Jorge Masvidal and Sean Strickland are interested in helping train Elon Musk. Musk and FaceBook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg began taking shots at one another and both agreed to fight one another in the UFC. Although many assumed it was a joke, Dana White confirmed they are serious and he is hopeful he can get the fight done.

Donald Trump and Jorge Masvidal
Jorge Masvidal

Watch | Jorge Masvidal attends Donald Trump’s post-arraignment gathering in Little Havana: “We got your back”

Harry Kettle - June 14, 2023

Jorge Masvidal has come out in support of former president Donald Trump following his post-arraignment gathering in Little Havana. While he may be retired from mixed martial arts, Jorge Masvidal is still pretty active in the media spotlight. From interviews to his business ventures, he still wants everyone to know he’s around. The former BMF title holder has several interests outside of fighting and as many of you know, one of them is politics.

Jorge Masvidal, Mike Brown
UFC

Jorge Masvidal shares his top payout from the UFC

Harry Kettle - June 13, 2023

Former MMA fighter Jorge Masvidal has revealed that he once made millions from a UFC fight. Earlier this year, Jorge Masvidal retired from mixed martial arts. It came following a poor run of form that ended with a defeat to Gilbert Burns. Now, he’s focusing on business ventures outside of the Octagon, with some rumors indicating that he may consider having a boxing match.

Jorge Masvidal and Conor McGregor
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Jorge Masvidal blasts Conor McGregor over Miami Heat mascot incident: “For that you banned bitch”

Harry Kettle - June 13, 2023

Jorge Masvidal has hit out at Conor McGregor over the Miami Heat mascot incident that took place last week. As many fans know, Jorge Masvidal lives and breathes the city of Miami. It’s where he first made a name for himself, and it’s where he resides to this day.

Colby Covington, Jorge Masvidal
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Jorge Masvidal casts light on alleged assault of Colby Covington: "I wasn't even there bro!"

Josh Evanoff - June 8, 2023

Former UFC welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal has discussed his altercation with Colby Covington. ‘Gamebred’ and ‘Chaos’ fought last March in the main event of UFC 272. In that outing, Covington dominated in the battle of friends-turned-foes, as he won by unanimous decision. However, the fight itself did nothing to stop the trash-talking between the two. In the following weeks, Masvidal and Covington continued to throw verbal shots at one another.

Jorge Masvidal, Mike Brown
UFC

Jorge Masvidal expresses interest in boxing career after UFC retirement: "Boxing was my first love"

Josh Evanoff - June 8, 2023

Former UFC title challenger Jorge Masvidal is down to enter the world of boxing. ‘Gamebred’ is fresh off his return at UFC 287 in April against Gilbert Burns. The bout was an important one for Masvidal, as he entered the contest on a three-fight losing streak. With losses to Colby Covington and Kamaru Usman, the welterweight entered his bout against ‘Durinho’ with the idea that another defeat would be his last.