Miami Connection
As a native son, Masvidal embodies Miami's gritty fighting spirit, frequently highlighting his upbringing in the city through media like ESPN features riding through its streets. He actively influences local politics by endorsing candidates like Emilio González for mayor, praising his fight to preserve Miami's election schedule and commitment to fixing City Hall. His high-profile presence boosts South Florida's combat sports culture and Cuban-American political voice.
About
Born and raised in Miami to a Cuban father and Peruvian mother, Jorge Masvidal began his professional MMA career in 2003, competing in UFC, Bellator, and Strikeforce until retiring in 2023. He achieved fame with a five-second knockout record and winning the symbolic UFC BMF title in 2019. Deeply connected to Miami, he grew up in the city and has been involved in local incidents, including a 2022 street altercation with Colby Covington outside a Miami Beach restaurant, to which he pleaded guilty in 2023. Masvidal has transitioned into political activism, endorsing Donald Trump in 2020 and 2024, Ron DeSantis in 2022, and recently backing Emilio González for Miami mayor in the 2025 election. Currently, he remains a visible figure in Miami's combat sports and political scenes without a formal corporate role.