UFC Fighter Jorge Masvidal - Top 5 Facts

Find out all the facts you need to know about the UFC Fighter Jorge Masvidal.

The American mixed martial artist Jorge Masvidal is known for competing in the UFC welterweight division. As a professional fighter, he's been in the championship since 2003 and has also competed for Bellator, Strikeforce, Shark Fights, and World Victory Road.

Jorge Masvidal holds the record for the fastest knockout in UFC history, at 5 seconds. As of July 14, 2020, he is #4 in the UFC welterweight rankings. Below, we compiled some interesting facts you did not know about the 35-year-old UFC fighter.

Jorge Masvidal's Early Life

Jorge Masvidal was born in Miami, Florida on November 12, 1984. His father was from Cuba and his mother was from Peru. Masvidal's father left Cuba in a self-made raft when he was young, ending up at the Virgin Islands. He was later imprisoned for more than twenty years for manslaughter and drug trafficking.

Jorge Masvidal was born in Miami, Florida.
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Jorge Masvidal used to engage in street fighting from a young age. There are videos on YouTube of his fights defeating Kimbo Slice's protégé 'Ray.' Jorge competed in wrestling at St. Brendan High School but failed to stay eligible because of his grades. He then began training in karate and mixed martial arts.

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Jorge Masvidal's Early MMA Career

Jorge Masvidal debuted his professional kickboxing match on April 11, 2003, at Fast and Fearless event. He won the fight by a unanimous decision.

Jorge Masvidal debuted his professional kickboxing match on April 11, 2003.
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But Jorge Masvidal's major kickboxing victory came in the main event of the Absolute Fighting Championships XII event held on April 30, against current UFC competitor and The Ultimate Fighter 5 contestant Joe Lauzon. He won through technical knock out in the second round.

Jorge Masvidal's Time in Bellator

Bellator signed Jorge Masvidal into their lightweight tournament in April 2009. He gained victory during his first fight via TKO in the first round. But in the semi-finals, he faced defeat by Toby Imada at Bellator 5, who won via inverted triangle choke submission in the third round.

Bellator signed Jorge Masvidal into their lightweight tournament in April 2009.
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Masvidal faced and defeated Eric Reynolds at Bellator 12 in a 160 lb Catchweight bout via rear-naked choke submission. After the fight, he got released by the organization.

Jorge Masvidal Owns His Own Drink Brand, Recuerdo Mezcal

Jorge Masvidal launched his own booze brand, Recuerdo Mezcal in 2020. He unveiled the plans in the drink business before his UFC 246 fight, just like Conor McGregor's Proper No. 12 Irish Whiskey.

Jorge Masvidal launched his own booze brand, Recuerdo Mezcal in 2020.
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'I’ve tasted a number of mezcals, but until Recuerdo Mezcal I hadn’t found one I was willing to put my name behind,' millionaire Masvidal said in a statement announcing the partnership. The booze Recuerdo Mezcal is launching initially in Texas, California, and Florida at an affordable $34.99 for the Joven and $37.99 for the con Gusano.

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Jorge Masvidal's Relationship History

Jorge Masvidal - who recently lost 20 pounds in six days - keeps his relationship status out of the limelight most of the time. But there are some reports around claiming he used to be in a relationship with a woman named Imam Kawa.

Jorge Masvidal used to be in a relationship with a woman named Imam Kawa.
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Imam Kawa is the mother of three children of Jorge Masvidal. Not much is known about her and there is very little information regarding their relationship. By the means of looking at it, she is the ex-girlfriend of the UFC fighter.

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