Best fights of Jorge Masvidal
Over 20 years as a professional, Jorge Masvidal has compiled a 35-17 (18) record, including five title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Jorge Masvidal KOs Donald Cerrone
On January 28, 2017 Jorge Masvidal faced Donald Cerrone in a welterweight bout. Masvidal was 32 years old with a record of 31-11, and Cerrone was 33 with a record of 32-7. Masvidal was on a 2-fight winning streak and Cerrone was on a 4-fight winning streak. Masvidal stopped Donald Cerrone via TKO in the 2nd round.
2. Jorge Masvidal KOs Nate Diaz
On November 2, 2019 Jorge Masvidal fought Nate Diaz for the vacant symbolic 'BMF' title and symbolic UFC 'BMF' title welterweight titles. Masvidal was 34 years old with a record of 34-13, and Diaz was 34 with a record of 20-11. Masvidal was on a 2-fight winning streak and Diaz was coming off a win. Masvidal stopped Nate Diaz via TKO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant titles.
3. Jorge Masvidal KOs Ben Askren in 5 seconds
On July 6, 2019 Jorge Masvidal faced Ben Askren in a welterweight bout. Masvidal was 34 years old with a record of 33-13, and Askren was 34 with a record of 19-0. Masvidal was coming off a win and Askren was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Masvidal stopped Ben Askren via KO in the 1st round.
4. Jorge Masvidal KOs Jake Ellenberger
On December 3, 2016 Jorge Masvidal faced Jake Ellenberger in a middleweight bout. Masvidal was 32 years old with a record of 30-11, and Ellenberger was 31 with a record of 31-11. Both Masvidal and Ellenberger were coming off a win. Masvidal stopped Jake Ellenberger via TKO in the 1st round.
5. Jorge Masvidal loses to Benson Henderson via split decision
On November 28, 2015 Jorge Masvidal faced Benson Henderson in a welterweight bout. Masvidal was 31 years old with a record of 29-9, and Henderson was 32 with a record of 22-5. Both Masvidal and Henderson were coming off a win. Masvidal lost via split decision. Went the distance with Henderson.
6. Jorge Masvidal KOs Yves Edwards
On July 14, 2007 Jorge Masvidal faced Yves Edwards in a lightweight bout. Masvidal was 22 years old with a record of 10-2, and Edwards was 30 with a record of 31-12-1. Masvidal was on a 4-fight winning streak, while Edwards was on a 2-fight losing streak. Masvidal stopped Yves Edwards via KO in the 2nd round.
7. Jorge Masvidal defeats Ross Pearson
On July 30, 2016 Jorge Masvidal faced Ross Pearson in a welterweight bout. Masvidal was 31 years old with a record of 29-11, and Pearson was 31 with a record of 19-11. Masvidal was on a 2-fight losing streak and Pearson was coming off a loss. Masvidal won via unanimous decision.
8. Jorge Masvidal defeats Tim Means
On April 20, 2013 Jorge Masvidal faced Tim Means in a lightweight bout. Masvidal was 28 years old with a record of 23-7, and Means was 29 with a record of 18-3-1. Masvidal was coming off a win and Means was on a 9-fight winning streak. Masvidal won via unanimous decision.
9. Jorge Masvidal loses to Demian Maia via split decision
On May 13, 2017 Jorge Masvidal faced Demian Maia in a welterweight bout. Masvidal was 32 years old with a record of 32-11, and Maia was 39 with a record of 24-6. Masvidal was on a 3-fight winning streak and Maia was on a 6-fight winning streak. Masvidal lost via split decision. Went the distance with Maia.
10. Jorge Masvidal submits Michael Chiesa
On July 27, 2013 Jorge Masvidal faced Michael Chiesa in a lightweight bout. Masvidal was 28 years old with a record of 24-7, and Chiesa was 25 with a record of 7-0. Masvidal was on a 2-fight winning streak and Chiesa was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Masvidal submitted Michael Chiesa via brabo choke in the 2nd round.