Where is Jorge Masvidal from?

Last Modified Jul 4, 2024 07:30 GMT
Where is Jorge Masvidal from?
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Jorge Masvidal made a name for himself in combat circles by being among the top performers in mixed martial arts. He ventured into the combat sports discipline professionally in 2003 and never looked back while climbing the ladder of success. Masvidal proved to be a formidable fighter right from his professional fight as a mixed martial artist in 2003.

Gifted with a signature style of fighting, Jorge Masvidal kept outclassing his opponents one after another and competed in various fight promotions including Strikeforce and Bellator. Masvidal gradually became a part of the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s roster where he competed in lightweight and welterweight divisions.

At the time of drawing curtains on his two-decades-long career in his last fight against Gilbert Burns at UFC 287 on April 8, 2023, Jorge Masvidal secured a record of 35 wins and 17 losses. Despite retiring on a four-fight losing streak, Masvidal has some of the most memorable matches of the UFC to his credit. He defeated Nate Diaz at UFC 244, Masvidal’s five seconds knockout of Ben Askren at UFC 239 in round one is the fastest knockout in UFC, and Masvidal also defeated Darren Till at UFC Fight Night: Till vs. Masvidall on March 16, 2019.

Jorge Masvidal is now set to return to the squared circle on June 6, 2024, for a boxing showdown against Nate Diaz. He competed in a professional boxing match in 2005 and holds a record of 1 win and 0 losses in boxing.

Jorge Masvidal’s Nationality

Jorge Masidal is an American national. He was born in Miami, Florida, USA on November 12, 1984. Masvidal fights out of Miami, Florida, and has represented the USA as a professional mixed martial artist and continues to do so as a professional boxer.

Jorge Masvidal’s Ethnicity

Jorge Masvidal has a mixed ethnic background. His father Jorge Masvidal Fernandez is a Cuban immigrant, whereas his mother Mama Dukes is an American of Peruvian descent. The 39-year-old former professional mixed martial artist was born in USA and is a citizen of the country.

FAQs on Jorge Masvidal;s nationality

A. He is an American national.

A. He was born on November 12, 1984.

A. He has a mixed ethnic background, his father is a Cuban whereas, his mother is a Peruvian-American.

A. He is 39 years old.

A. Yes, he still competes in professional boxing.

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