WelterweightRETIRED

Jorge Masvidal

35-17

Age

Height

5'11"

Weight

171 lbs

Reach

74"

Avg Fight Time

13:35

Gym

American Top Team ATT Coconut Creek, FL

Wins By

16 KO · 2 Sub · 17 Dec

Losses By

—

Wins by Rd

R1 3R2 3R3 6

Last 5

WLLLL

Finish Rate

51%

Bonuses

—

Style

Boxer

Location

Miami, United States

Fight History

WIN

vs Darren Till

UFC Fight Night: Till vs. Masvidal· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R2 3:05

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 3:05

LOSS

vs Rustam Khabilov

UFC Fight Night: Fight for the Troops 3· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Al Iaquinta

UFC Fight Night: Mendes vs Lamas· 2025-09-27

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Benson Henderson

UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Masvidal· 2025-09-27

Decision - Split

R5 5:00

Decision - Split·R5 5:00

LOSS

vs Lorenz Larkin

UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs Garbrandt· 2025-09-27

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Gilbert Burns

UFC 287: Pereira vs. Adesanya 2· 2023-04-08

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Colby Covington

UFC 272: Covington vs. Masvidal· 2022-03-05

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

LOSS

vs Kamaru Usman

UFC 261: Usman vs. Masvidal 2· 2021-04-24

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R2 1:02

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 1:02

LOSS

vs Kamaru Usman

UFC 251: Usman vs. Masvidal· 2020-07-11

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

WIN

vs Nate Diaz

UFC 244: Masvidal vs. Diaz· 2019-11-02

TKO - Doctor's Stoppage

Facial Cuts

R3 5:00

TKO - Doctor's StoppageFacial Cuts·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Ben Askren

UFC 239: Jones vs. Santos· 2019-07-06

KO/TKO

Flying Knee Head

R1 0:05

KO/TKOFlying Knee Head·R1 0:05

LOSS

vs Stephen Thompson

UFC 217: Bisping vs. St-Pierre· 2017-11-04

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Demian Maia

UFC 211: Miocic vs. Dos Santos· 2017-05-13

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Ross Pearson

UFC 201: Lawler vs. Woodley· 2016-07-30

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs James Krause

UFC 178: Johnson vs Cariaso· 2014-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Pat Healy

UFC on FOX: Werdum vs Browne

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Michael Chiesa

UFC on FOX: Johnson vs Moraga

Submission

D'Arce Choke On Ground

R2 4:59

SubmissionD'Arce Choke On Ground·R2 4:59

WIN

vs Tim Means

UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Melendez

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Jake Ellenberger

The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions Finale

KO/TKO

Punches to Head On Ground

R1 4:05

KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 4:05

WIN

vs Donald Cerrone

UFC on FOX: Shevchenko vs. Pena

KO/TKO

Punches to Body At Distance

R2 1:00

KO/TKOPunches to Body At Distance·R2 1:00

WIN

vs Cezar Ferreira

The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians Finale

KO/TKO

Elbow to Head In Clinch

R1 4:22

KO/TKOElbow to Head In Clinch·R1 4:22

WIN

vs Daron Cruickshank

UFC on FOX: Lawler vs Brown

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

Fighter Archetype

Muay Thai Fighter

Clinch-Heavy Nak Muay

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

4.0/min

Grappling

1.38 TD

Defense

64%

⚖️Jorge adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

🧬Competent across all ranges — 48% striking and 59% TD accuracy

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation

15 rounds of fight film analyzed

🎯

Signature Technique

Knees

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level

80%

Of striking volume

Mastery Progress

Primary Arsenal

High Importance

Elbows

73%of arsenal

0%100%

Medium Importance

Leg Kicks

67%of arsenal

0%100%

Supporting Techniques

🥊Head/Hand

Jabs

33%

⭐Other

Damage Events

33%

Uppercuts

20%

Common Combinations

Distance → Clinch

4× detected

Clinch → Takedown

4× detected

Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data

Striking Pattern Analysis

◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (80%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (153%) of offensive output.
◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 286% of offense - limited but refined.
▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes

86% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

14% of career finishes

⚡ Knockout Arsenal (6 techniques)

Elbow to Head In Clinch

17% of KOs

Facial Cuts

17% of KOs

Flying Knee Head

17% of KOs

Punch to Head At Distance

17% of KOs

Punches to Body At Distance

17% of KOs

Punches to Head On Ground

17% of KOs

🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)

Other

D'Arce Choke On Ground

100% of subs

Finish Pattern Analysis

⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 86% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
🎯💥 KO arsenal: Elbow to Head In Clinch leads with 1 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on D'Arce Choke On Ground (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
🎪🎪 Finishing tool collection: 7 different techniques used. No clear pattern - adapts based on position and opportunity.
📊📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

🥊

Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.

💪

Peak strengths: Strike Def% (64%) and TD Acc% (59%).

⚠️

Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (13/100). Opponents exploit this.

🛡️

Defensive stance: Strong defense (64%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.

⏱️

Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (87% in R3). Front-loads pressure.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

48%

Average

0%100%

Striking Defense

64%

Above Avg

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

45% acc69%

Clinch

74% acc17%

Ground

71% acc14%

Striking Differential+1.00/min

4.05 landed/min3.05 absorbed/min

4.05

Landed/Min

3.05

Absorbed/Min

0.43

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed1541

Sig. Strikes Attempted3211

Key Insights

Jorge is a distance-first striker, with 72% of output at range.

Favorable output (1.3:1).

Utilizes an effective jab.

Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

59%

Above Avg

0%100%

TD Defense

73%

Elite

0%100%

TD Success Rate

25%

Landed

Defended

Total

1.38

TD / 15min

0.32

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

Attempted

53%

Accuracy

Submission Timing

7 total attempts

Opportunistic

57%

29%

Key Insights

Solid TD defense at 73%.

High TD accuracy (59%).

Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

1,170

1.77

Ratio

Absorbed

661

Chin Rating

Elite

KD Exchange

9/5

KD Recovery

40%

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

30.7

Moderate

Strikes/Min

5.3

Standing %

86%

R3 vs R1 Output

87%

Slight Fade

Key Insights

📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.77x) - consistent striking dominance.

🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.

🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.

⚙️ High engagement score (30.7) - maintains relentless pace.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 22 fights

R1 Control

0:19

R2 Control

0:57

R3 Control

1:01

R1 to Final

-15%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Shifts to headhunting late (+10.4pp in R3).

Target Selection Evolution

Head

+10.4pp

Body

-5.7pp

Leg

-4.7pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

-2.9pp

Round Patterns

⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast

🥊 Peak performance in Round 1

🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter

Championship Rounds

Based on 3 five-round fights

Rounds 1-3 Avg

19.9

sig strikes / round

Rounds 4-5 Avg

9.2

sig strikes / round

Output Change

46%

R4-5 vs R1-3

Fades Significantly

Competitive Profile

Strength of Schedule

Opponent quality and career progression

Avg Opponent ELO

3133

Championship

Career-wide opponent strength

Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)

/ 6

17% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights