Learn more about Jorge Masvidal's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.
Fighter Facts
- Pro since 2003
- 16 wins by knockout, two by submission (D’Arce, RNC)
- Eight first round finishes
- Win over Askren was the fastest knockout in UFC history
- Win over Diaz earned Masvidal the BMF title
- Owns wins over Joe Lauzon, Yves Edwards, Naoyuki Kotani, Satoru Kitaoka, Ryan Schultz, Ryan Healy, Keith Wisniewski, and Steve Berger
- Has also faced Raphael Assuncao, Rodrigo Damm, and Paul Daley
- Has won three of his last five
UFC History
UFC 261 (4/24/21) Masvidal was knocked out by Kamaru Usman at 1:02 of the second round in the UFC welterweight title fight
UFC 251 (7/12/20) Masvidal lost a five round unanimous decision to Kamaru Usman in a fight for the UFC welterweight title
UFC 244 (11/2/19) Masvidal defeated Nate Diaz via TKO (Doctor’s stoppage) at 5:00 of the third round
UFC 239 (7/6/19) Masvidal knocked out Ben Askren at :05 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (3/16/19) Masvidal knocked out Darren Till at 3:05 of the second round
UFC 217 (11/4/17) Masvidal lost a three round unanimous decision to Stephen Thompson
UFC 211 (5/13/17) Masvidal lost a three round split decision to Demian Maia
UFC on FOX (1/28/17) Masvidal stopped Donald Cerrone via strikes at 1:00 of the second round
TUF 24 Finale (12/3/16) Masvidal stopped Jake Ellenberger via strikes at 4:05 of the first round
UFC 201 (7/30/16) Masvidal won a three round unanimous decision over Ross Pearson
UFC Fight Night (5/29/16) Masvidal lost a three round split decision to Lorenz Larkin
UFC Fight Night (11/28/15) Masvidal lost a five round split decision to Benson Henderson
TUF 21 Finale (7/12/15) Masvidal knocked out Cezar Ferreira at 4:22 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (4/4/15) Masvidal lost a three round split decision to Al Iaquinta
UFC 178 (9/27/14) Masvidal won a three round unanimous decision over James Krause
UFC on FOX (7/26/14) Masvidal won a three round unanimous decision over Daron Cruickshank
UFC on FOX (4/19/14) Masvidal won a three round unanimous decision over Pat Healy
UFC Fight for the Troops (11/6/13) Masvidal lost a three round unanimous decision to Rustam Khabilov
UFC on FOX (7/27/13) Masvidal submitted Michael Chiesa via D’Arce choke at 4:59 of the second round
UFC on FOX (4/20/13) Masvidal won a three round unanimous decision over Tim Means
STRIKEFORCE HISTORY
Rockhold vs. Kennedy (7/14/12) Masvidal won a three round split decision over Justin Wilcox
Melendez vs. Masvidal (12/17/11) Masvidal lost a five round unanimous decision to Gilbet Melendez in a Strikeforce lightweight championship bout.
Overeem vs. Werdum (6/18/11) Masvidal won a three round unanimous decision over KJ Noons
Feijao vs. Henderson (3/5/11) Masvidal won a three round unanimous decision over Billy Evangelista
At The Dome (2/23/08) Masvidal won a three round unanimous decision over Ryan Healy
Playboy Mansion (9/29/07) Masvidal stopped Matt Lee at 1:33 of the first round
Q&A
TRAINING: Just grinding. Working my cardio, wrestling, jiu-jitsu and striking
When and why did you start training for fighting? At age 14, because I liked to fight; it just came naturally for me
What ranks and titles have you held? Undefeated in the streets, AFC Welterweight Champion
Do you have any heroes? Jesus Christ
What was your job before you started fighting? Fighting was my first job
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? Beat a lot of top 10 ranked fighters; Beat the reigning Japanese champion, Satoru Kitaoka, by KO
Favorite grappling technique: Punching into submission
Favorite striking technique: Jab
