UFC: Jorge Masvidal in talks over surprise comeback
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Masvidal, who beat Diaz via doctor stoppage in the UFC in 2019, lost their boxing match via majority decision – a result that he disputes. I love fighting, but most don’t need to know that; they might try to drop the price on me.” Masvidal’s MMA career peaked in 2019, when he fought three times and won each bout via knockout. “Gamebred” stopped Liverpool’s Darren Till in London, before beating Ben Askren with a flying knee in a UFC-record five seconds, then defeated Diaz to become the first ‘Baddest Motherf****r’ champion ever. Jorge Masvidal during his decision loss to Gilbert Burns But what followed was Masvidal’s four-fight losing streak, which rounded out his UFC career.