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Nate Diaz claims his first professional boxing win as he beats UFC rival Jorge Masdival by majority decision in California - and then calls out Jake Paul
07/07/24 10:53
UFC star Nate Diaz claimed his first pro boxing victory over fellow UFC man Jorge Masvidal in a majority decision in Anaheim, California. The 10-round light heavyweight fight at California's Honda Center in Anaheim, was scored 95-95, 97-93, 98-92 by the judges in somewhat controversial fashion as it seemed the call really could have gone either way. While Diaz landed a greater number of punches on his opponent, Masvidal's punches were far more potent and heavier. ...read
UFC star Nate Diaz launches into X-rated homophobic rant at streamer N3ON after being asked if he'll 'retire when he's knocked out by Jorge Masvidal' in upcoming boxing match
04/07/24 12:51Nate Diaz unleashed a profane, homophobic rant at a social media influencer who was chased out of Wednesday's press conference ahead of Saturday's fight in Anaheim.
Nate Diaz vs Jorge Masvidal press conference erupts into mass BRAWL with both fighters' teams facing off
06/06/24 23:01A clip of the incident shows Masvidal squaring off with Diaz's team off-stage before the Stockton native's teammate took a swing at Gamebred. Security quickly stepped in.
Jake Paul doubles down on his $10million MMA offer to Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal as The Problem Child prepares to make is debut in the cage following his upcoming boxing match with Mike Tyson: 'The offer still stands'
22/04/24 23:08Jake Paul is doubling down on his $10 million MMA offer to Jorge Masvidal and the Problem Child's former boxing opponent, Nate Diaz.
Jake Paul offers $10m to two UFC legends to fight him in MMA battle despite the delay of his PFL debut while he prepares for the Mike Tyson Netflix boxing bout in July
21/04/24 14:42Jake Paul has offered $10m (£8.08m) to two UFC legends to fight him in an MMA battle, despite having the Mike Tyson exhibition boxing bout to prepare for.
Nate Diaz '100 percent guarantees' he will fight Conor McGregor again and eyes rematch with Leon Edwards and Jake Paul... as ex UFC star gears up to box against Jorge Masvidal in June
13/04/24 16:57The pair gave MMA fans one of the best rivalries in the sport and left the score even at one win-a-piece. Diaz won by submission in 2016 before McGregor scored a majority decision in the rematch.
Former UFC star Jorge Masvidal leaves fan writhing in agony after dropping him with a BRUTAL leg kick... as he ponders a move into boxing after quitting MMA last year
01/03/24 16:06Clutching at the back of his leg, he attempts a smile and sticks his middle finger up at the camera, but is clearly in agony after taking the blow without protecting himself.
UFC 298: Alexander Volkanovski out to defy curse that has ruined careers of Kamaru Usman, Henry Cejudo and Jorge Masvidal in his fight with Ilia Topuria
16/02/24 20:36Featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski is preparing to break a notorious UFC curse that has ruined the careers of many UFC veterans when he takes on Ilia Topuria next weekend.
Watch the bizarre moment UFC chief Dana White storms off Howie Mandel's show after host spent 30 seconds singing his praises: 'I am so f***ing tired of doing podcasts'
14/02/24 18:20'Thank you for all the kind words, I appreciate it,' White said. 'I am so f***ing tired of doing podcasts. I'm literally done with them. I'm done doing anymore podcasts.'
Tom Brady appears with UFC chief Dana White at star-studded Power Slap event as the NFL legend watches bizarre knockout competition ahead of Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas
10/02/24 22:29Brady was briefly featured on the broadcast as he entered the venue while dressed to the nines. He then spent much of the event seated front row as the four-match main card took center stage.
Dana White reveals biggest fight yet for historic UFC 300 card, as he announces BMF title will be on the line for two fan favourites in Las Vegas showdown
17/01/24 09:53Dana White has revealed the biggest fight yet for the UFC 300 card on April 13 this year. The BMF belt will be on the line as two fan favourites go toe-to-toe in Las Vegas.
UFC legends Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal will reignite their bitter rivalry THIS YEAR - but not in MMA - as the pair agree to go head-to-head in the boxing ring soon after 'Gamebred' announced he is 'unretired'
09/01/24 11:31The pair first went head-to-head inside the Octagon at UFC 244 back in 2019 - with Masvidal defeating Stockton's finest via TKO in the main event to win the 'BMF' belt.
Jorge Masvidal announces he is 'unretired', with former BMF champion set to make comeback and fans talking up potential return on massive UFC 300 card
02/01/24 09:51Former UFC star and ex-BMF champion Jorge Masvidal has announced he is 'unretired'. 'Gamebred' was one of the most popular fighters on the roster before hanging up his gloves.
UFC 296 PREDICTIONS: Tom Aspinall back Leon Edwards to 'outsmart' Colby Covington while Alexander Volkanovski says the Brit will be 'more dangerous'... but Henry Cejudo says the match-up is 'perfect' for the American
15/12/23 13:21'Rocky' comes into the mouthwatering bout off the back of a majority decision victory over welterweight legend Kamaru Usman at UFC 286 back in March.
Michael Bisping on why Colby Covington is 'like the Energizer Bunny', how Leon Edwards will deal with rival 'talking all kinds of s***' and the looming presence of Donald Trump ahead of UFC 296 in Las Vegas
12/12/23 22:00EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW - WILL GRIFFEE: Once the pioneer, Michael Bisping is now the Godfather of British MMA, or perhaps even the consigliere.
When is Leon Edwards vs Colby Covington and how can you watch UFC 296? Everything you need to know as the two welterweight stars go head-to-head, with Paddy Pimblett and Ian Machado Garry also featuring
11/12/23 10:26'Rocky' comes into the mouthwatering bout off the back of a unanimous decision victory over welterweight legend Kamaru Usman at UFC 286 back in March.
UFC champion Alexandre Pantoja explains why 'everybody wants to kill' Colby Covington, having trained with controversial American's old team-mates ahead of UFC 296
06/12/23 13:49'Everybody wants to kill Colby Covington', according to UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja - who trains with some of the American's old team-mates.
Colby Covington explains why the UFC 'can't trust Khamzat Chimaev' and takes swipe at old nemesis Jorge Masvidal, claiming he has 'big brothered' him his whole life... as he gears up for Leon Edwards showdown
06/12/23 10:45Colby Covington heads into his UFC 296 title shot against Leon Edwards in typically belligerent form on the mic. The controversial American fighter has taken a swipe at his old nemesis.
Jorge Masvidal celebrates with an expletive-laden rant outside a Miami courthouse after striking a plea deal following his brawl with UFC rival Colby Covington last year: 'I'm a free f***ing man
06/11/23 18:40Masvidal has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery as part of a deal with Florida prosecutors that means he won't serve time in jail or on probation for his Miami Beach brawl with Covington last year.
Kamaru Usman has the tools to be a nightmare for Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294... his takedown defence is 97%, motivation is sky high after back-to-back defeats and he will relish the odds being against him in Abu Dhabi
20/10/23 21:08It wasn't so long ago that Kamaru Usman walked the UFC world like a God and at times seemed almost untouchable. The former welterweight champion reigned supreme.
Karlos Vemola secures fastest knockout in OKTAGON history to remain the Light Heavyweight Champion... finishing his opponent off in just SEVEN seconds!
07/10/23 22:29Karlos Vemola stopped Pavol Langer just seven seconds into their title fight on Saturday night to remain the OKTAGON Light Heavyweight Champion.
Covington claims Makhachev and Nurmagomedov are 'scared' to face him
25/09/23 20:01One of his potential rivals if he is to win the belt, Makhachev, has spoken about jumping up to the division in recent times.Colby Covington claims Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov have been 'scared' to face him ahead of UFC return in title match against Leon Edwards
25/09/23 19:18One of his potential rivals if he is to win the belt, Makhachev, has spoken about jumping up to the division in recent times, and Covington has been quick to dismiss any possible competition.
Leon Edwards will defend his UFC welterweight crown against Colby Covington on December 16 as Dana White confirms one major star will NOT fight in 2023
21/09/23 08:10Leon Edwards will defend his welterweight crown against American Colby Covington at UFC 296 in December after Dana White confirmed the pair will return to the octagon in Las Vegas.
Conor McGregor labels Justin Gaethje 'a b****' as he slams his reason for not wanting to defend his BMF title against former champion Jorge Masvidal
13/09/23 23:13McGregor was responding to a tweet which quoted Gaethje's response to being asked if he would be interested in a BMF unification bout with Jorge Masvidal .
Megan Rapinoe 'needs help' and 'doesn't understand science or doesn't care for women' according to Jorge Masvidal
16/08/23 21:15Recently retired UFC fighter Jorge Masvidal has gone in on Megan Rapinoe - and more specifically, her desire to be inclusive and allow biological men to invade women's sports.
Miami Heat icon Udonis Haslem becomes the latest superstar ex-sportsman to turn to ownership... as he buys a stake in a professional Jai-Alai team
07/08/23 18:19Haslem, who retired with the Heat after 20 seasons this year, announced his investment on Instagram on Monday: 'New chapter means a new venture as a @jaialaileague team owner.'
Jorge Masvidal calls Conor McGregor - a 'f****** b**** and says he wants a street fight with the Irishman!
05/08/23 13:50Retired UFC middleweight Jorge Masvidal has ripped Conor McGregor, accusing the Irishman of ducking him on multiple occasions. Masvidal offered an alternative, such is his desire to dismantle him.
Elon Musk receives training offer from UFC star Jorge Masvidal ahead of potential billionaire mega-fight with tech rival Mark Zuckerberg
23/06/23 13:14The tech entrepreneurs agreed to face each other in a 'cage match' and appear to be serious about getting it on. Strickland and Masvidal have thrown their names in the mix to train Musk for the fight.
Trump unloads on Biden and prosecutors in blistering New Jersey speech
14/06/23 11:47Former President Donald Trump delivered a blistering and defiant speech from his New Jersey golf club hours after pleading not guilty to federal charges.Trump unloads on Biden and prosecutors for 'evil and heinous' abuse of power in defiant New Jersey speech where he calls classified documents his 'presidential papers' - and says the Clintons, Cheney and Bush took them too
14/06/23 00:56Former President Donald Trump blasted prosecutors and political rivals in a speech from his Bedminster, New Jersey golf course after pleading not guilty to 37 counts in Miami.
Feliz cumple, Don! Trump heads to famous Cuban restaurant Versailles in Miami after pleading not guilty to 37 counts - as he buys EVERYONE their lunch and they sing him Happy Birthday
13/06/23 20:30Donald Trump left federal court and went straight to Miami's iconic Cuban restaurant Versailles where he offered to buy food for everyone and listened to customers sing 'Happy Birthday'.
Dustin Poirier vs Justin Gaethje 2 is CONFIRMED for July 29 with the former interim lightweight champions set to battle it out for the vacant 'BMF' title at UFC 291 five years on from their first encounter
16/05/23 23:56Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje will go head to head for a second time at UFC 291 this summer, with the vacant 'BMF' title up for grabs in Salt Lake City.
PICTURED: Jorge Masvidal's father stands for his mugshot as he's charged with ATTEMPTED MURDER for 'shooting a 58-year-old man at the ex-UFC star's home in domestic dispute'... and now faces up to 15 years in prison
05/05/23 22:17Jorge Masvidal's father has been arrested for second-degree attempted murder after allegedly shooting a man during a dispute at Masvidal's Miami home Thursday afternoon.
Dana White confirms UFC will RETURN to London on July 22 - and announces SIX new main event fights this summer - including Gilbert Burns fighting again just WEEKS after retiring Jorge Masvidal at UFC 287
21/04/23 09:43UFC will return to London on July 22, president Dana White confirmed on Friday. The 53-year-old president also announced six new main event fights ahead of a jam-packed summer.
High-roller Drake pockets £2.2million after Israel Adesanya knocked out Alex Pereira in middleweight title fight at UFC 287... but the 'curse' hits Jorge Masvidal after the rapper loses £400,000 after betting on the retiring star to beat Gilbert Burns
09/04/23 09:22Drake continued his run of extravagant bets by placing stakes worth close to £725,000 ($900,000) during the UFC middleweight title fight between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira
Jorge Masvidal RETIRES from UFC after unanimous defeat in Miami to Gilbert Burns and tells the crowd: 'I'm a multi-millionaire... I had nothing when I started' before paying tribute to Donald Trump in the crowd
09/04/23 04:32Speaking in the octagon after the loss, he said: 'I don't feel the same when I get in here no more. I love all of you. Thank you everybody for watching.'
From $500 backyard brawls in Miami to an MMA star who's earned $3.4m, Jorge Masvidal has built his legacy on a willingness to fight ANYBODY... now the American make his long-awaited return to the octagon at UFC 287
08/04/23 11:29Jorge Masvidal makes his long-awaited return to the octagon as he takes on Gilbert Burns at UFC 287 on Saturday night. 'Gamebred' hasn't stepped foot inside the cage since March last year.
'Sup, baby girl!': Kevin Holland and Jorge Masvidal clash in the STREET as the UFC stars nearly come to blows for the third time THIS WEEK ahead of UFC 287
08/04/23 10:22A video appeared to show one-time title challenger Masvidal needing to be restrained after weighing in for UFC 287.
'Do you just want to start s*** in here?': UFC president Dana White brutally hits back at reporter for question about an altercation between Jorge Masvidal and Kevin Holland... after the welterweights clashed in a Miami hotel
07/04/23 08:22UFC president Dana White was quick to shut down a question about an altercation between Jorge Masvidal and Kevin Holland at the UFC 287 press conference.
Jorge Masvidal knows UFC 287 showdown with Gilbert Burns is boom or bust... the 38-year-old can make case for one last title shot with victory but a FOURTH defeat on the spin could shunt him close to retirement
06/04/23 20:00Jorge Masvidal's glorious mid-career streak was as unexpected as it was impressive but 'Gamebred' is now without a win in three years. He's desperate for a title shot against Leon Edwards.
Alex Pereira will defend his middleweight title for the first time this weekend against rival Israel Adesanya, with Israel desperate to avenge his defeat to the Brazilian... but when is UFC 287? How can you watch it? And who else is fighting?
04/04/23 10:27Sportsmail breaks down everything you need to know ahead of UFC 287 this weekend, which is headlined by a middleweight title fight between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya.
'Who p***** in your acai?': Conor McGregor mocks Jose Aldo's X-rated response telling him to shut his 'f***ing mouth'... after the Irishman challenged his longtime rival to a rematch of their UFC 194 clash inside the boxing ring
02/04/23 11:48Aldo would ultimately fight to a draw with Stephens, with the former UFC Featherweight Champion then embarking on an x-rated tirade towards the Irishman during the post-fight press conference.
'The division definitely needs me more than I need the f****** division!': Jorge Masvidal RIPS into Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman and accuses them of cheating fans at UFC London with 'a fight the fans didn't deserve'
01/04/23 12:26The Brit had captured the belt from his rival back in August with a stunning knockout, and the rematch had been anticipated by many - but not Masvidal, who slammed both men for the fight.
'Go f***ing make weight before we talk': Jorge Masvidal slams Khamzat Chimaev for calling out fighters despite botched attempt at cutting down to 170-pounds
30/03/23 07:50Jorge Masvidal has taken aim at Khamzat Chimaev for calling out big names despite missing weight by seven-and-a-half pounds in his last fight. Masvidal takes on Gilbert Burns next weekend.
'I'll break Gilbert Burns' face and Leon Edwards will call me out': Jorge Masvidal insists Dana White's plan to give hated rival Colby Covington the next shot at Brit's title can still be scrapped if he wins at UFC 287
28/03/23 07:01Jorge Masvidal expects Leon Edwards to call him out if he beats Gilbert Burns at UFC 287 next month, despite Dana White's plans to give Colby Covington a title shot.
Jorge Masvidal vows to legally 'f******* murder' Colby Covington in eventual UFC rematch in expletive-laden rant as Gamebred looks to exact revenge for decision loss at UFC 272
23/03/23 17:06With unfinished business on both sides, Jorge Masvidal and Colby Covington could return to the octagon once again, with Masvidal believing that he would 'f****** murder' his opponent.
Leon Edwards retained his welterweight title with a striking MASTERCLASS against Kamaru Usman at UFC 286... but what's next for 'Rocky' with Colby Covington, Jorge Masvidal, and Conor McGregor all eyeing a potential showdown with the Brit
20/03/23 14:39Sportsmail breaks down what's next for Leon Edwards after he defended his welterweight title for the first time against Kamaru Usman at UFC 286 in London.
'I'd f***ing beat the brakes off him and it would be bad for his brand': Jorge Masvidal claims Conor McGregor 'shot down' UFC proposal for fight out of fear he could be embarrassed by losing striking battle
31/01/23 13:45Jorge Masvidal has claimed Conor McGregor is avoiding a fight with him out of fear that defeat would be 'bad for the brand'. The American has called out McGregor a number of times.
EXCLUSIVE: UFC champion Leon Edwards tells long-term rival Jorge Masvidal to 'get on his knees and BEG' for a title shot... as welterweight king welcomes a fight with 'anyone in the top five' in his defence of the belt
14/11/22 20:00The two fighters have been tipped to share the octagon since 2019, when they had a backstage altercation following Masvidal's dramatic knockout win over Darren Till in London.
'The guy's a borderline vegetable!': Jorge Masvidal claims former rival Nate Diaz made the right decision to leave the UFC as he was at risk of suffering 'serious brain damage' if he'd stayed in the 'big leagues'
29/10/22 10:43Diaz beat fellow veteran Tony Ferguson via fourth-round submission last month, and is now a free agent. Masvidal thinks Diaz has been showing signs of slowing down.
'Accept this payday and get your face broken': Jorge Masvidal insists Leon Edwards grudge match is 'no-brainer' after British UFC champion told rival to 'get on his knees and beg' for title shot
17/10/22 09:46Jorge Masvidal has bitten back at Leon Edwards after the British UFC star told him to 'get on his knees and beg' for a title shot. 'Rocky' is enjoying the newfound power he wields.
'I cannot wait to get my revenge': Leon Edwards wants MASSIVE fight with Jorge Masvidal to punish him for sucker-punch in 2019, but admits 'Gamebred' needs wins to justify clash
30/08/22 15:19Leon Edwards 'cannot wait for revenge' against Jorge Masvidal, after the American sucker punched him backstage in London three years ago. He needs the American to stop his three-fight skid.
'Jorge Masvidal is a little rat Judas and his time will come': Leon Edwards' coach slams 'Gamebred' and insists bitter rival will have to 'wait at the back of the line' for shot at new champion
26/08/22 09:38Jorge Masvidal will have to wait 'at the back of the line' for a shot at Leon Edwards, according to the new welterweight champion's coach Dave Lovell.
'He's done!': UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman claims Conor McGregor doesn't 'have the heart' to hold a belt again... but admits he is open to fighting the Irishman if he gets past Leon Edwards
10/08/22 16:16McGregor has seemingly been edging closer to a return to the octagon, posting several videos on social media in recent times and calling out stars such as Jorge Masvidal and Charles Oliveira.
Jorge Masvidal says fight with 'little b*****' Conor McGregor 'makes the most sense' next, as 'Gamebred' claims UFC have matched old rival Nate Diaz poorly with welterweight prodigy Khamzat Chimaev
08/08/22 15:58The 37-year-old hasn't fought since losing to Colby Covington by unanimous decision in the main event of UFC 272 in March. Masvidal wants to return this year, but he isn't sure if it's possible.
Jorge Masvidal claims Conor McGregor would have to RETIRE after fighting him... with 'Gamebred' vowing to 'elbow Irishman's eye socket then knock him the f**k out' if pair meet
28/06/22 08:37Jorge Masvidal has warned Conor McGregor that a fight with him would send the Irishman into early retirement. He thinks he would damage McGregor's brand beyond repair.
'I hope he NEVER referees a fight of mine again': Jorge Masvidal blasts Herb Dean by claiming history of unfair treatment from UFC veteran
07/06/22 15:27Jorge Masvidal never wants UFC veteran referee Herb Dean to take charge another of his fights. 'Gamebred' was frustrated by Dean's officiating of his defeat by fierce rival Colby Covington.
Jorge Masvidal claims Conor McGregor 'was offered' fight but turned it down because 'he knows I'd beat the f*** out of him'... as American insists KO would damage rival's brand
02/06/22 09:08Jorge Masvidal has insisted that Conor McGregor will duck a fight with him at all costs because a KO defeat would harm the Irishman's brand.
'If he wants to do it, I'll break his face': Jorge Masvidal claims 'little boy' Conor McGregor would swerve fight with him despite the Irishman bulking up during injury lay-off
30/05/22 08:41Jorge Masvidal has branded Conor McGregor 'false' and issued a stark warning to the bulked-up Irishman. 'He knows that I am a man who hits hard and that I come to kill,' the American said.
Paddy Pimblett is 'entertaining as f***' but Liverpool fan favourite 'lacks the skillset to become a UFC champion right now', claims Jorge Masvidal
21/04/22 09:11Paddy Pimblett still has plenty of work to do before he is at the level required to become a UFC champion, claims Jorge Masvidal. 'Gamebred' has been following the lightweight's rise.
Jorge Masvidal breaks silence about torment of defeat by bitter rival Colby Covington, admitting he was 'f***ing irate' following UFC 272 heartbreak
20/04/22 08:01Jorge Masvidal has broken his silence about the agonising defeat he suffered at the hands of his fierce rival Colby Covington. 'Gamebred' was on the wrong side of a decision at UFC 272.
'I know I can beat Conor... I'm crazy and I believe in myself': Jake Paul accuses UFC president Dana White of 'ducking' his McGregor fight offer - as he predicts he would knock out the superstar in the FIRST round in the 'stand-up game'
27/03/22 07:35The Problem Child has been badgering White over agreeing to a solo bout with one of his UFC stars, but White has so far rebuffed Paul's advances. His sights appear set on facing Conor McGregor.
UFC star Jorge Masvidal is arrested and jailed with bail set at $15,000 after 'sucker punching' rival Colby Covington during fight at Miami Beach restaurant
24/03/22 11:11MMA fighter Jorge Masvidal has been jailed for felony battery with bail set at $15,000 after allegedly attacking rival Colby Covington outside a Miami Beach restaurant on Monday night.
Colby Covington insists he would 'drop Israel Adesanya on his f***ing head' and brands middleweight champion a 'cardio kickboxer' as he chases fight with Kiwi star
18/03/22 12:28Colby Covington has dismissed UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya as a 'cardio kickboxer' and says he would 'drop him on his f***ing head'.
Jake Paul offers UFC chief Dana White a new one fight deal - this time with Conor McGregor - and promises NEVER to mention the MMA brand again if he loses... but if he wins fighter pay must improve
13/03/22 09:52The Problem Child has been badgering White over agreeing to a solo bout with one of his UFC stars, but White has so far rebuffed Paul's advances.
Jorge Masvidal slams 'cheating f***' Colby Covington and shares snap of nasty wound from eye poke inflicted by rival during UFC 272 defeat
11/03/22 13:00Jorge Masvidal has revealed the damage cause by an eye poke from 'cheating f***' Colby Covington during their UFC 272 fight. The incident occurred early in the contest.
Henry Cejudo offers to 'rejuvenate' Jorge Masvidal's career with wrestling advice after he was 'exhausted' by Colby Covington at UFC 272 for third successive defeat
09/03/22 10:08Henry Cejudo has offered to help Jorge Masvidal brush up on his wrestling skills after 'Gamebred' was overcome by fierce rival Colby Covington. Masvidal was out-grappled in Las Vegas.
Drake LOSES $275,000 bet following Jorge Masvidal's defeat by Colby Covington at UFC 272 in Las Vegas with footage showing the award-winning rapper placing the six-figure stake
06/03/22 10:51'I felt like on the feet I definitely did more damage. I didn't pounce after I dropped him [in the fourth round]. I thought he was gonna shoot [for a takedown], I was thinking of the wrong s***.
'Nobody wants to lose to a coward and b***h': Jorge Masvidal slams friend-turned-rival Colby Covington after losing to fellow American at UFC 272 in Las Vegas
06/03/22 09:07'I felt like on the feet I definitely did more damage. I didn't pounce after I dropped him [in the fourth round]. I thought he was gonna shoot [for a takedown], I was thinking of the wrong s***.
Former lightweight champion makes his long-awaited return after SIXTEEN months out, troll-bashing fan-favourite looks for a bounce back while controversial rising star bids to extend his unbeaten run... the best of the rest at UFC 272
06/03/22 00:07Before Covington and Masvidal go head-to-head, though, there is a stacked card of fights to get fans excited. Here, Sportsmail takes a look at which bouts to keep an eye on in the early hours.
Colby Covington calls out 'swamp trash' Dustin Poirier after welterweight star DOMINATES Jorge Masvidal to win grudge friends-turned-foes clash at UFC 272 in Las Vegas
06/03/22 00:01Colby Covington, 34, and Jorge Masvidal, 37, entered their Sin City contest with plenty of hostility having seen their close friendship develop into a toxic rivalry in recent years.
Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal were the inseparable 'best friends' climbing the UFC ladder... but the brash American's 'filthy' Brazilian jibe, 'betrayal' of a loyal coach and a HEATED gym bust up has caused an irreversible rift ahead of UFC 272
05/03/22 17:37Arriving at the 'truth' has proven a tricky task for journalists and fans, with the welterweight rivals providing conflicting accounts of how their friends-turned-foes grudge came about.
Kamaru Usman claims Jorge Masvidal 'has the tools to steal the fight away' from Colby Covington, but Gilbert Burns and Chael Sonnen tip 'Chaos' to win... MMA stars give their verdict on UFC 272's headline clash
04/03/22 19:56Almost everyone watching Colby Covington vs Jorge Masvidal will be desperate for one of them to win. This is not a shrug-your-shoulders and enjoy it kind of fight.
Daniel Cormier urges Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal not to fight with 'emotion' at UFC 272 after Jon Jones experience... and UFC legend insists Chaos CANNOT afford to lose out to his grudge rival in Las Vegas
03/03/22 22:00EXCLUSIVE: Covington, 34, and Masvidal, 37, meet at UFC 272 to settle their friends-turned-foes rivalry in what has been labelled the biggest grudge match in UFC history.
Jorge Masvidal's grudge match with hated rival Colby Covington this weekend is legacy-defining for both men... but who would defeat at UFC 272 hurt more?
02/03/22 00:33When Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal look back on their careers, Saturday night might just be the defining moment. Their grudge match has been years in the making.
Jorge Masvidal blasts 'little f***ing broomstick' Nate Diaz and threatens to 'break his face again' if they have rematch after UFC 272 clash with Colby Covington
23/02/22 10:31Jorge Masvidal has hit out at 'little f***ing broomstick' Nate Diaz and says he will break the Stockton fighter's face if they meet for a rematch. He beat Diaz back in 2019.
Tyron Woodley backs Jorge Masvidal to beat Colby Covington in UFC 272 grudge match as former welterweight champion believes Gamebred has the 'big brother' edge over his former training partner
18/02/22 06:33All eyes will be on the Octagon next month as Masvidal, 37, and Covington, 33, finally settle their dispute in a friends-turned-foes clash, with the pair spending years training together at ATT.
Jorge Masvidal reveals how friendship with Colby Covington morphed into burning hatred as he plans to 'change his life and face structure' at UFC 272
16/02/22 11:35Jorge Masvidal has detailed how his friendship with Colby Covington morphed into a bitter and hateful rivalry. He says he was already distancing himself from 'Chaos' before a 'betrayal'.
'If I fight Colby, we're both going to jail': Dustin Poirier insists he will NEVER face Covington in the UFC because bitter rival 'is not making money off my career'
15/02/22 16:09Dustin Poirier's resentment of Colby Covington is so intense that he claims the only way they fight would be in the street, with both ending up in prison. He would not agree to meet in the cage.
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Now the Germans are bitter about England! Euros hosts' press say the Three Lions 'cheated' their way to the final, as the Dutch turn on their players
