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Sean Strickland defeated Khamzat Chimaev to win the UFC middleweight title at UFC 328 in Newark, a result that drew praise from Jorge Masvidal who called Strickland an all-time great and a Hall of Famer, highlighting his career progression, his wins over top opponents like Israel Adesanya and Chimaev, and his string of high-profile upsets.
Khamzat Chimaev suffered his first MMA loss at UFC 328 (split decision to Sean Strickland), prompting Poirier to say his aura was damaged and Masvidal to argue the defeat exposed questions about his ceiling and invincibility, with a tougher return fight likely ahead.
Anthony Smith returned from retirement with a dominant first-round performance, overwhelming Chase Sherman before locking in a rear-naked choke for the submission victory in the main event of Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA in the Dominican Republic; Thiago Santos also earned a first-round TKO in the co-main, as the promotion advances a $500,000 heavyweight prize.
Conor McGregor plans a 2026 return to the UFC after a hiatus since July 2021. While Michael Chandler was once viewed as a likely comeback opponent, Dana White has indicated he’s no longer pursuing that matchup. Jorge Masvidal has teased a big upcoming fight that could involve McGregor, while a Nate Diaz trilogy remains a plausible option alongside other potential opponents.
Jorge Masvidal was awarded over $5 million in a default judgment against Fanmio for unpaid earnings related to his fight with Nate Diaz, after Fanmio failed to pay the arbitration award. Masvidal initially agreed to a purse of up to $7 million but was only paid $1 million, leading to the lawsuit. Diaz also filed a separate lawsuit against Fanmio for unpaid fight earnings, with arbitration awards in his favor as well.
Ben Askren, a former UFC fighter, underwent a life-saving double lung transplant after severe pneumonia and infection, and received heartfelt support from rivals Jake Paul and Jorge Masvidal, with Paul also donating to help cover medical costs.
Ben Askren successfully underwent a double lung transplant after a severe health battle, receiving heartfelt support from former UFC rival Jorge Masvidal and other fighters, highlighting the strong camaraderie and support within the combat sports community during his recovery.
Nate Diaz has filed a $9 million federal lawsuit against Fanmio and its president Solomon Engel, alleging they failed to pay him the agreed amount for his recent boxing match against Jorge Masvidal. Diaz claims he was promised $10 million, with $1 million paid upfront and the remaining $9 million to be paid immediately after the event, which he has not received. Engel denies the allegations, stating Diaz has already been paid seven figures and that the lawsuit is frivolous.
Nate Diaz has filed a lawsuit against Fanmio promoter Solomon Engel, claiming he hasn't been paid the $9 million purse promised for his boxing match with Jorge Masvidal. Engel reportedly informed Diaz that the event underperformed financially, leading to the non-payment. Diaz is suing for fraud and breach of contract as he navigates his post-UFC career.
A news conference promoting the July 6 boxing match between Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal erupted into a brawl between their teams after Diaz abruptly left before faceoffs. Tensions were high due to their previous UFC encounter, and the situation escalated when a member of Diaz's team threw a punch at Masvidal, leading to a fight between both teams. Security eventually restored order, and neither Diaz nor Masvidal appeared to be injured.
Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal will have a rematch in boxing on June 1 at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, after their previous UFC bout in 2019. The event, titled "Last Man Standing," will be distributed by Fanmio and is contracted for 10 rounds at 175 pounds. Both fighters have left the UFC, with Masvidal retiring and Diaz becoming a free agent. Masvidal aims to remove all doubt from their previous encounter, while Diaz seeks revenge. This will be Masvidal's return to competition after retiring in 2023, and Diaz's second boxing match after a decision loss to Jake Paul.
Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal are set for a boxing rematch on June 1 at Kia Forum in Inglewood, Calif. The 10-round, 175-pound bout will be available on Fanmiopay-per-view for $79.99. Masvidal aims to prove that their previous fight was no fluke, while Diaz, who lost to Jake Paul in his boxing debut, looks to redeem himself.
UFC fighter Jorge Masvidal pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor battery charge stemming from an alleged attack on his former friend and rival Colby Covington. The two felony charges were dropped in a plea deal, and Masvidal was sentenced to time served and court costs. The incident occurred after Covington beat Masvidal in a UFC fight, and Covington claimed to have suffered a brain injury due to the blows. Masvidal retired from the UFC in April but plans to return to boxing in early 2024.
UFC fighter Jorge Masvidal recounts a bathroom brawl incident in China where he was assaulted by three European men who tried to steal his chain. In self-defense, Masvidal knocked out one of the men and his two friends rushed at him. Worried about the consequences of getting arrested in China, Masvidal left the scene before the police arrived. He wasn't concerned about legal repercussions as he believed he did nothing wrong.
Jorge Masvidal says he never held a grudge against Leon Edwards after their backstage fight, but he will never be cool with Colby Covington due to personal issues. Masvidal alleged that Covington used his boxing coach for several fights and failed to pay him a percentage of his purse after he started making better money in the UFC. Masvidal also said that Covington brought up his kids and personal life in numerous situations, and he ripped off Masvidal's coach. Masvidal is staying retired but is open to a comeback if the UFC offers enough money.