Jorge Masvidal is one of the biggest names in professional mixed martial arts of his generation. He made his debut on the professional circuit in 2003 and spent years crafting his career and fighting prowess before getting signed by the global professional mixed martial arts promotion, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in 2013 when he already had 30 professional fights under his belt in which he had won 23 and lost 7.
After announcing his arrival in the promotion with a win, Jorge Masvidal established himself as a powerful striker who possessed the ability to knock his rivals out, besides that he was noticed for his distinct brawling style in his fights. Masvidal challenged the then-welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman twice for the belt however couldn’t capitalize on the opportunity and ended up losing on both occasions by a unanimous decision and a knockout.
Jorge Masvidal, after suffering consecutive losses against Usman for the welterweight title got the chance to get his hands on his known rival Colby Covington. He squared off against Covington at UFC 272 on March 5, 2022, in a welterweight bout and ended up losing by a unanimous decision. Masvidal announced his retirement from professional mixed martial arts in 2023 with a record of 35 wins and 17 losses. He will return to the squared circle in a boxing showdown against Nate Diaz on June 6, 2024.
Jorge Masvidal’s Championships
Jorge Masvidal hasn’t won a title throughout his professional mixed martial arts career in the UFC apart from the symbolic BMF championship which he won by defeating Nate Diaz at UFC 244 on November 2, 2019. However, he won the AFC welterweight championship on June 24, 2006. Masvidal faced Nuri Shakir on June 24, 2006, for the vacant AFC welterweight championship. He defeated Shakir by a unanimous decision to win the title.
Jorge Masvidal’s Boxing Record
Jorge Masvidal holds a perfect professional boxing record of 1 win and 0 losses. He competed in his lone boxing bout on June 28, 2005, against Benjamin Francisco in a four-round boxing bout in Miami, Florida, USA.
| 1 fight | 1 win | 0 losses |
| By decision | 1 | 0 |
FAQs on Jorge Masvidal's belt
A. Except for the symbolic BMF title he hasn’t won a championship in UFC.
A. Yes, he won the AFC welterweight title on June 24, 2006, by beating Nuri Shakir.
A. He has a professional MMA record of 35 wins and 17 losses.
A. He has a professional boxing record of 1 win and 0 loss as of July 2024.
A. He faced Gilbert Burns in his last fight in UFC.
