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Jorge Masvidal on Fighting Offers, Bareknuckle Boxing, and Political Views

The Fighter and The KidAugust 3, 202359 min143,872 views
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Masvidal's Fighting Opportunities and Retirement Thoughts

  • 🥊 Jorge Masvidal has been offered a fight in his Gamebred Bareknuckle promotion by Brendan Schaub, with Bryan Callen offering to corner him.
  • ⚠️ Masvidal expresses a willingness to sign a waiver to fight Conor McGregor, even if McGregor is under the influence.
  • 🤔 He discusses potentially boxing Ben Askren and offers thoughts on Tony Ferguson's potential retirement.
  • 💡 Masvidal explains his decision to retire from the UFC when his reflexes started slowing down, emphasizing the desire to compete at the highest level.

Bareknuckle Boxing and Promotion

  • 💥 Masvidal is actively promoting bareknuckle boxing, with upcoming events in Denver and Louisiana.
  • 🤝 He highlights the challenge of signing free agents for bareknuckle, noting that not all MMA fighters are suited for the sport.
  • 🧠 The sport's appeal to grapplers is discussed, as the absence of gloves can lead to faster submissions and tighter holds.
  • 🗓️ Masvidal's Gamebred Bareknuckle promotion has seen success, with early shows selling out, particularly in the post-pandemic era.

Boxing, Jake Paul, and Nate Diaz

  • 🥊 Masvidal is open to a boxing match with Ben Askren, though he acknowledges it would be a mismatch.
  • 🤔 He analyzes the Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz fight, leaning towards Jake Paul due to his youth and explosiveness, but acknowledges Nate's potential if the fight goes longer.
  • 📉 Masvidal speculates that if Jake Paul loses, his opportunities against major MMA or boxing figures might diminish, potentially leading him to the YouTube boxing circuit.

Masvidal's Career, Discipline, and Personal Life

  • 🏆 Masvidal reflects on his career, noting that his rise to prominence occurred later, around ages 30-34, when his reflexes were beginning to decline.
  • 🌱 He attributes his adaptability and discipline to a nomadic childhood and early exposure to combat sports.
  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Masvidal emphasizes his family as his priority and expresses a desire for his children to pursue paths other than fighting, though his son is showing early talent in martial arts.

Political Views and Endorsements

  • 🇺🇸 Masvidal discusses his relationship with Donald Trump, noting Trump's frequent praise for his support within the Latin community in Florida.
  • 🗣️ He shares his perspective on socialism and communism, viewing them as systems that consolidate power and do not lead to equality.
  • 🗳️ Masvidal suggests that Ron DeSantis should remain Governor of Florida and potentially wait to run for president after Trump's term.

Fighter Mentality and Entertainment

  • 🎭 Masvidal believes fighters are entertainers and should bring action to the ring, even if they are technically skilled.
  • 🎤 He offers to commentate for future events and potentially corner fighters, highlighting his continued involvement in the combat sports world.
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