Jorge Masvidal News

Curtis Calhoun - April 27, 2026

UFC Hall of Famer Chael Sonnen responded to Jorge Masvidal’s recent callout as the two reignited their long-standing feud. Inaugural BMF champion Jorge Masvidal continues to tease a return to the UFC Octagon as he plans to end his retirement stemming from UFC 287. After a loss to former UFC title challenger Gilbert Burns, Masvidal announced his retirement in front of his hometown crowd in Miami.

Curtis Calhoun - April 23, 2026

Jorge Masvidal and Chael Sonnen have reignited their long-standing feud over the former BMF champ’s planned comeback. It’s been more than three years since Jorge Masvidal announced his retirement from Mixed Martial Arts following a loss at UFC 287. After a legendary career that included his BMF title win over Nate Diaz, Masvidal turned his attention towards fight promotion.

Curtis Calhoun - April 15, 2026

Jorge Masvidal responded to Colby Covington’s $100k lawsuit which cited physical, emotional, and mental damage suffered in a 2022 attack. Despite being more than four years removed from their UFC 272 main event clash, UFC stars Jorge Masvidal and Colby Covington remain at odds, with a potential resolution nowhere in sight.

Harry Kettle - April 15, 2026

MMA star Jorge Masvidal has provided a fresh update on his potential return to active competition in the UFC. While he may have been retired from mixed martial arts for a few years now, Masvidal is still a prominent figure in the sport. He may not exactly be in his prime given that he is 41 years of age, but the former UFC title challenger and BMF title holder is determined to prove that he has something left in the tank.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 8, 2026

Jorge Masvidal isn’t entertained when he watches Khamzat Chimaev in action. Chimaev is the reigning UFC Middleweight Champion. He took the 185-pound gold thanks to his grappling dominance over Dricus du Plessis back in Aug. 2025. “Borz” almost had 22 minutes of control time on his way to a one-sided unanimous decision win.

Curtis Calhoun - April 2, 2026

Former UFC champion Belal Muhammad blasted Colby Covington on social media after the controversial star sued Jorge Masvidal. One of the UFC’s most heated rivalries, featuring former teammates-turned-enemies Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal, took a fascinating turn this week in a Miami-area courtroom.

Curtis Calhoun - April 2, 2026

Former UFC welterweight title challenger Colby Covington will reignite his feud with former teammate Jorge Masvidal after filing a civil lawsuit. Four years after their showdown at UFC 272, former teammates-turned-enemies Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal’s feud is back in the public eye.

Curtis Calhoun - March 23, 2026

Jorge Masvidal could be weeks away from a comeback fight after the UFC barred a recent offer from Most Valuable Promotions. Inaugural BMF champion Jorge Masvidal hung up the gloves after his fight against Gilbert Burns in his homecoming bout at UFC 287. But just a few years after his retirement fight, Masvidal could be on the verge of a comeback.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 17, 2026

Jorge Masvidal believes Jon Jones deserves to get paid, but he also gets why the UFC brass may not trust him. Jones had been pounding the table for a spot on the UFC Freedom 250 card at the White House. Ultimately, “Bones” didn’t get picked to compete on the special June 14 event. UFC CEO Dana White told reporters that while Jones may have had some conversations, he personally never planned to have “Bones” fight on the card.

Curtis Calhoun - March 16, 2026

The oft-controversial Dillon Danis and former UFC superstar Jorge Masvidal’s feud is intensifying after leaked DMs surfaced Monday. Dillon Danis will make his Real American Freestyle debut against Colby Covington next weekend, and Danis has a brewing feud with one of Covington’s former rivals.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 15, 2026

Jorge Masvidal continues pushing for a clash with Conor McGregor. Masvidal has made it clear that he isn’t done fighting. He initially retired after suffering a unanimous decision loss to Gilbert Burns back in April 2023. The following year, “Gamebred” returned to action for a boxing match against Nate Diaz. Masvidal lost that bout via majority decision.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 13, 2026

Sean Strickland is set to challenge Khamzat Chimaev for the UFC Middleweight Championship, and Jorge Masvidal thinks there will be a new titleholder. Chimaev vs. Strickland is scheduled to headline UFC 328 in Newark on May 9. The title fight was booked after Strickland turned in a stellar performance in his second-round TKO finish over Anthony Hernandez. While Nassourdine Imavov had been thought of to be a prime candidate for a title shot, Strickland’s showing at UFC Houston and popularity earned him the fight.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 17, 2026

Jorge Masvidal doesn’t believe Nate Diaz deserved the victory in their rematch, and he’s calling for a trilogy. Masvidal and Diaz had their first meeting under the UFC banner back in Nov. 2019. Masvidal defeated Diaz via doctor’s stoppage due to a cut over the Stockton native’s right eye. “Gamebred” walked out of New York City with the BMF Championship.

Cole Shelton - February 16, 2026

Jorge Masvidal is bringing back Gamebred bareknuckle MMA. Masvidal told MMAJunkie on Monday that the promotion is planning two tournaments, each with a $500,000 prize pool. It will be a 16-man tournament, one at heavyweight and one in lightweight. All four rounds of the tournament will take place in 2026, with a launch date of April 10 in the Dominican Republic, and the second event is targeted for May 1 in Miami.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 6, 2026

Jorge Masvidal has never been a fan of Herb Dean. Dean is a well-known referee in the combat sports space. While he is beloved by some, others have pointed out inconsistencies in his work. Some also believe he’s even regressed over the years.

Harry Kettle - February 4, 2026

UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria could be the Michael Jordan of MMA if his success continues, says Jorge Masvidal. As we know, Ilia Topuria is on top of the world right now when it comes to his career. While his future is uncertain due to some personal issues he’s going through, nobody can deny the results he’s been producing when he’s been active in the cage.

Harry Kettle - January 20, 2026

UFC legend Max Holloway has gone off on MMA journalist Ariel Helwani regarding recent comments regarding Jorge Masvidal. At UFC 326, Max Holloway will go head to head with Charles Oliveira as he prepares to defend the BMF title. ‘Blessed’ has certainly made the title his own, knocking out Justin Gaethje to win it prior to successfully defending it against Dustin Poirier in his retirement fight. Now, he will hope to add to his already incredible legacy against Oliveira.

Curtis Calhoun - January 19, 2026

Inaugural BMF champion Jorge Masvidal didn’t take kindly to Max Holloway’s recent remarks about past BMF titleholders. BMF champion Max Holloway raised eyebrows in recent remarks he made about the history of the belt he holds.