Jorge Masvidal

🚨 Jorge Masvidal questions whether Tom Aspinall vacating the UFC heavyweight title could be part of a strategy to pursue boxing 👀 Masvidal says he heard the rumours about Aspinall wanting to box, while Dustin Poirier points out that Eddie Hearn is now Aspinall’s manager. Do you think Aspinall is seriously looking at boxing? 🤔 #ufc #mma #boxing #tomaspinall #eddiehearn

Poirier, Aspinall

Chase Hooper is one of the UFC's most explosive young featherweights, and his prank on Jorge Masvidal is still a classic. Nicknamed The Dream, Hooper became the youngest fighter ever signed by the UFC at age 20, building his career in mixed martial arts on relentless grappling and a devastating D'Arce choke finishing rate. During UFC 246 media day in January 2020, Hooper, who shares an uncanny resemblance to Ben Askren, pretended to be Askren's son and asked Masvidal on camera why did you do that to my dad, referencing his five-second knockout of Askren. A visibly confused Masvidal apologized before catching on to the bit. Known for ferocious submissions and quick wit, Hooper remains one of combat sports' most likable pranksters.

Askren, Hooper

Vlad Belaz will face Andre Muniz under bare-knuckle MMA rules on September 12 in Chelyabinsk. The bout is set for a joint event between RCC and Jorge Masvidal's Gamebred promotion.

Muniz

Jorge Masvidal has revealed he is in active negotiations with the UFC over a potential return, stating that the financial figures are getting closer and that an announcement could come later this year or early next. Masvidal expressed a desire to settle unfinished business with Leon Edwards and indicated a return at the T-Mobile Arena is the goal. Hamzat Chimaev weighed in on the situation with a dismissive comment directed at Masvidal.

Tsarukyan, Edwards

Jorge Masvidal's bare-knuckle MMA promotion Gamebred FC has signed a broadcast deal with DAZN, with all future events airing live and free to subscribers on the platform. The partnership was unveiled during the Teofimo Lopez vs. Rolly Romero card on DAZN. Along with the deal, Gamebred FC announced four upcoming events: September 12 in Russia, October 2 in the Dominican Republic, October 30 in Miami, and December 12 in Miami. The promotion is also continuing its heavyweight and lightweight World Grand Prix tournaments, each carrying a $500,000 prize for the winner.