With Donald Trump, “The Rock,” the “BMF” title and a fight card packed with highlight-reel finishes and edge-of-the-seat decisions, UFC 244 at Madison Square Garden just about had it all. The Nov. 2 event in New York broke from the regular tradition of having a UFC title fight at the top of the pay-per-view card, but in place of the shiny gold belt we had something slightly different: a black and gunmetal-grey replacement belt that looked harder, edgier and altogether more appropriate for the two men set to throw down in the event headliner. Jorge Masvidal enjoyed a banner year heading into fight night. After 16 years as a pro, “Gamebred” found another gear in 2019
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MMA Junkie’s 2019 ‘Event of the Year’: UFC 244: Masvidal vs. Diaz – MMA Junkie