5 best Jorge Masvidal performances in the UFC
Jorge Masvidal is one of the biggest stars in the UFC. The Miami native is known for his refreshingly authentic persona, savage approach to the fight game and, most recently, his penchant for violent knockouts.
Masvidal hails from the unsanctioned backyard brawl scene in Miami, where he fought on numerous occasions as a teen. Until 2017, he was just another fighter on the UFC roster who struggled with his consistency.
Today, 'Gamebred' is among the biggest draws in MMA, largely thanks to a historic run in 2019, for which he won the 'Breakthrough Fighter of the Year' honors at the World MMA Awards.
The Strikeforce veteran boasts a professional record of 35-15 and has fought some of the biggest names in the sport across his 50-fight career. Listed below are the five best performances by Jorge Masvidal in the UFC.
#5. Jorge Masvidal vs. Nate Diaz - UFC 244
Coming off back-to-back knockout victories over Darren Till and Ben Askren in the first half of 2019, Jorge Masvidal had UFC fans eating out of the palm of his hand.
At UFC 241, fellow UFC superstar Nate Diaz secured a unanimous decision victory over Anthony Pettis in his much-anticipated return to the octagon. In his post-fight interview with Joe Rogan, Diaz called out Masvidal and the duo subsequently squared off in a blockbuster matchup at UFC 244 just a few months later.
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Masvidal dominated every exchange in the fight from start to finish. His shots clearly had a lot more power on them than Diaz's, allowing 'Gamebred' to pick apart the Stockton native.
Masvidal dropped Diaz twice in the bout, once with a perfectly placed headkick in the first round and with a vicious body kick in the second. In the third round, he continued to have his way in the striking exchanges and managed to open up some deep cuts around the eyes.
At the end of the third round, there was a massive cut above Diaz's right eye. The on-duty doctor called a halt to the action, handing Masvidal a TKO victory, as well as the ceremonial BMF belt.
Watch highlights from the Masvidal vs. Diaz fight below: