A household name in the UFC, Jorge Masvidal is an exciting and versatile fighter who has racked up 49 pro fights. A welterweight, he’s won an impressive 12 of his 19 UFC bouts by finishing his opponents.
A feisty and aggressive fighter, he’s always been known to deliver big moments in the Octagon. A former Strikeforce champion, he’s also one of the top knockout artists in the division.
He is a member of the American Top Team and has won an impressive 13 straight pro fights. His wins include a submission victory over Michael Chiesa and a win over Tim Means, which earned him the “Fight of the Night” bonus.
His MMA career has seen him compete in multiple promotions including Strikeforce, Bellator and World Victory Road among others. His MMA record before the UFC stands at 15-6 and has won 7 finishes (T/KO, 1 submission).
In his 19 UFC bouts, he’s won 10 by finish and 4 via submission. His wins include a TKO win over Nate Diaz, a TKO victory over Ben Askren, and a TKO win over Darren Till.
Despite his impressive win record, the 28 year old has had a rough couple of years. His earliest loss was a controversial split decision to Al Iaquinta at lightweight and this would be followed by several losses in a row.
He was able to turn things around with a knockout win over Darren Till at UFC London but this was followed by another losing streak. He lost a TKO to Jake Ellenberger and a thumping defeat to Donald Cerrone.
His next win came in November of 2019 when he beat Nate Diaz by a TKO in the third round and this was the biggest win of his career. During this fight, Dwayne Johnson showed up to crown the winner and the President of the United States was in attendance as well.
After this, he faced Kamaru Usman at short notice for the UFC welterweight title and this was the first time he has been beaten by a title opponent in the UFC. His next loss was to Colby Covington at UFC 272 in March of 2022 and this was his first stoppage loss inside the UFC.
As a fan-favorite, the welterweight has fought a lot of good fights and has been known to put on an amazing performance. He is a great character in the sport and his MMA style has made him one of the most popular fighters on the roster.
He’s also an extremely hard worker and is never afraid to give his all in the Octagon. He is an excellent grappler and a very quick striker.
The infamous 5-second running knee knockout of Ben Askren is one of his most memorable moments and he is also the UFC record holder for the fastest knockout in the history of the organization. This is the best way to describe the impact that this fight had on his career and it was a major turning point in his professional MMA career.