Jorge Masvidal
Active 2013–present · rated in 6 editions across 2 divisions · peak overall 89.0
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Jorge Masvidal at welterweight
Scouting report
Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Jorge Masvidal moved permanently to welterweight in 2016 after a decade split largely between lightweight and featherweight. At 170 from 2016 to 2023, his Boxing rating climbed from 84 to a peak of 86; the flying knee that finished Ben Askren at UFC 239 set the UFC record for fastest knockout in promotional history, and the following bout against Nate Diaz at UFC 244 produced the inaugural BMF Championship. His peak 84 Overall reflects Cardio (86) and Fight IQ (86) ratings that caught up to his striking as the division campaign progressed.
Peak ratings
By edition
Upon moving permanently to welterweight, Masvidal outpointed Ross Pearson in Atlanta, stopped Jake Ellenberger at TUF 24 Finale, and dismantled Donald Cerrone in round two in Denver, before dropping a split decision to Demian Maia and a unanimous decision to Stephen Thompson at UFC 217. His street-honed boxing, defensive wrestling, and counter-punching are reflected in an 88 Boxing and 86 Durability.
Masvidal authored a breakout year in 2019, knocking out Darren Till in London, setting the UFC record for fastest knockout in 5 seconds against Ben Askren with a flying knee at UFC 239, and defeating Nate Diaz via doctor stoppage at UFC 244 in Madison Square Garden to win the inaugural BMF title. His power boxing and timing justify his 91 Boxing and 88 Fight IQ.
Masvidal challenged Kamaru Usman twice for the UFC Welterweight Championship between 2020 and 2021, stepping up on six days' notice at UFC 251 on Fight Island before suffering a second-round knockout loss in their UFC 261 rematch in Jacksonville. His combination boxing, clinch elbows, and durability anchor his 90 Boxing and 85 Durability.
Masvidal headlined grudge matches between 2022 and 2023, losing a five-round decision to Colby Covington at UFC 272 in Las Vegas before retiring in front of his hometown Miami crowd after losing a decision to Gilbert Burns at UFC 287. His striking fundamentals, defensive hips, and boxing timing are reflected in an 87 Boxing and 85 Fight IQ.
Masvidal at 170: the years the close losses stopped mattering
Masvidal's welterweight story starts earlier than most people remember. He first moved up in 2010 for a catchweight fight with Paul Daley, which he lost on the scorecards, and he came back to the division in the Octagon in 2015 with a first-round knockout of Cezar Ferreira at The Ultimate Fighter 21 Finale. Results stayed uneven for a while. He beat Ross Pearson on the cards in 2016, won by first-round TKO over Jake Ellenberger that December, and stopped Donald Cerrone in the second round in January 2017, a round after a flurry that nearly ended it. Then came losses to Demian Maia and Stephen Thompson, and a 16 month layoff. What followed is the stretch this card is built around.
What the welterweight numbers say about him
Boxing. 91, the best number on the card. Short, sharp combinations and good timing on the counter.
Kickboxing. 85. Kicks and knees are part of his offence, but they take second place to his hands.
Wrestling. 80, the lowest on the card. He was interested in wrestling in high school but was not eligible because of his grades.
BJJ. 82. Enough to defend himself, and he did submit Michael Chiesa in 2013.
Strength. 82. Level with his BJJ, and well below the striking numbers.
Durability. 88. He was dropped by Darren Till in the first round in 2019 and still knocked him out in the second.
Cardio. 90, second only to his boxing.
Fight IQ. 88. He tends to stick with what is working, even after he has been hurt.
A 91 in Boxing and an answer to being hurt
At his peak, Boxing sits at 91, with Cardio at 90 and Durability and Fight IQ both at 88. That mix describes his 2019 win over Till well. Masvidal was dropped in the first round, stayed calm, and knocked Till out in the second, earning Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night for it. It also explains why one bad moment does not make him a bad bet. In a draft he suits a striker's build, where a fight has to be won over several rounds and not in one exchange.
Wrestling at 80 and the fights that went to the judges
Wrestling is the lowest number on his peak card at 80, and Strength and BJJ are only two points above it at 82. Several of his welterweight losses went to the judges. Maia, Thompson, Covington and Burns all beat him on the scorecards, and the Covington fight in 2022 earned Fight of the Night. When a fight comes down to positions and control, the card offers no clear edge. He is at his best when it stays on the feet.
Jorge Masvidal at lightweight
Scouting report
The lightweight EA 1 (2014) card reflects an early stage of Jorge "Gamebred" Masvidal's career, before he moved up to welterweight and rebuilt his finishing rate around body-head combinations. Masvidal, from Miami, Florida, carries an 83 Overall at 155 pounds, with an 83 Boxing and 86 Cardio as his standout ratings for this period. His lightweight run relied more on speed and forward aggression than the refined boxing that later defined his welterweight run.
Peak ratings
Jorge Masvidal, the street fighter who found the top
Jorge Masvidal came out of Miami and spent a long time as a respected veteran before his popular late-career run. In 2019 he knocked out Ben Askren with a flying knee in about five seconds, and he beat Nate Diaz for the BMF belt. He later lost twice to Kamaru Usman. This card shows him at lightweight, in his tougher, scrappier days.
Masvidal's ratings in plain terms
Boxing. Very good. He mixes sharp combinations with a strong left hand.
Kickboxing. Also good. He is comfortable with kicks and knees, and uses them well.
Wrestling. Adequate. He can hold his ground but is not a wrestler.
BJJ. Solid. He is capable of defending himself on the floor and can find a submission.
Strength. Below his other numbers. He is not the biggest man at the weight.
Durability. Very good. He has stayed tough in some famous wars.
Cardio. His best skill. He fights at a steady pace through the whole fight.
Fight IQ. Strong. He knows how to make an opponent make mistakes.
Cardio is the quiet engine
At his peak card his cardio is his best number, ahead of his hands. That fits a fighter who never looked tired and who could keep adding damage in late rounds. Draft him for the fights where the pace matters more than a single punch.
Wrestling and strength are where he gives way: Wrestling
Both wrestling and strength sit at the same lowest number. A powerful wrestler can push him to the cage and use size to control him. He needs a teammate who can bring that force himself.
Keep exploring
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- Ian Garrybest kickboxing 90 · weakest bjj 78
- Rory MacDonaldbest cardio 90 · weakest strength 82
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