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 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.
3. 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.
4. Jorge Masvidal KOs Nate Diaz
On November 2, 2019 Jorge Masvidal fought Nate Diaz for the vacant symbolic 'BMF' and symbolic UFC 'BMF' 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.
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 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.
7. Jorge Masvidal defeats James Krause
On September 27, 2014 Jorge Masvidal faced James Krause in a welterweight bout. Masvidal was 29 years old with a record of 27-8, and Krause was 28 with a record of 21-5. Masvidal was on a 2-fight winning streak and Krause was coming off a win. 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 Kamaru Usman via unanimous decision
On July 12, 2020 Jorge Masvidal fought Kamaru Usman for the UFC welterweight title. Masvidal was 35 years old with a record of 35-13, and Usman was 33 with a record of 16-1. Masvidal was on a 3-fight winning streak and Usman was on a 15-fight winning streak. Masvidal lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Usman.
10. Jorge Masvidal defeats Billy Evangelista
On March 5, 2011 Jorge Masvidal faced Billy Evangelista in a welterweight bout. Masvidal was 26 years old with a record of 20-6, and Evangelista was 30 with a record of 11-0. Masvidal was coming off a loss, while Evangelista was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Masvidal won via unanimous decision.