Riding with Jorge Masvidal: Growing up in Miami and his motivation to succeed | ESPN MMA
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- ESPN MMA’s Brett Okamoto spends time with Jorge Masvidal riding through Miami in a classic Lincoln Continental as they discuss his life growing up in the city, what fighting has meant to him and his drive to succeed.
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0:00 Tour of his house
4:05 Riding through Miami
6:22 He’s lived all over the city
10:17 His belief on things working out
11:09 Diet at 170
14:32 Jorge in school
19:20 What fighting has meant to him
21:18 Nerves related to fighting
24:55 Backyard fights with Kimbo Slice
27:10 Mindset on Burns fight
31:22 Why he lived in Peru
32:09 Telling his life story in a book
33:28 Meeting a fan on the freeway
40:00 Wants to be an inspiration for others
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Not gonna lie this is one of the sickest interview
such a shame brett okamoto was assigned to do this
@@beaualoevvi guess you would do a better job
@@labb4214 too bad he's flipping burgers are McD
@@flyingmonke john ‘the virgin’ khan.
No need to lie, this is Facts 💯
This is the style embedded used to be. A real behind the scenes look. Absolutely loved this!
Yup. Felt like I was watching an old embedded from like 6 or 7 years ago.
they'll be showing us clips from the press conference and stuff. like bro we already watched the press conference! lol
Which embedded? Don’t ever remember it like this. It started with dc and I don’t remember it ever having anything like this. Maybe my memory is fading lol
Yeah Embedded fell back..
Don’t know why people hate on Jorge this man went from fighting in the streets to the biggest stage, respect the hustle ✊🏽
It's the online cowards that hate on him. But in life when they meet him, they respect him.
@@edge803 exactly
The one fight that made him into a complete over hyped journeyman. Without this fight no one would know who he is. Askren for mighty mouse was the worst trade in sports history. The casuals and ghetto degenerates really show out when he's fighting tho.
@@cascade_skyline you sound more like a casual to me dum dum, he's been fighting for more than 20 years and has given lot of great fights..the reason he has loses is cause of his wrestling, he's the OG who came from backyard brawls where they don't wrestle much!! You must have never been in a fight in your life to know how tuff a life it is to be a fighter like him so stfu, you don't know noting of this sport to hate on such life devoted fighters.
@@cascade_skyline u a Virgin dweeb
One of the best videos I’ve seen across fight sports. There’s something about having someone in their home environment, Jorge’s charisma really showing. Brett allowing him to talk freely and not dominating the conversation.
More content like this por favor.
everytime these two come together its gold if you havent seen the 1st one when he shows his father and apartment its great also
Much respect towards Masvidal's career. 🙏
One of my all-time favourites in MMA.
@@bulldawgsgaming887 thank you sir I will check this
I found it awkward
If jorge wins then he needs to fight leon and colby needs to fight khamzat
From fighting in backyards to having a house with backyards bigger than arenas is the true meaning of coming up in life❤
That's not even his house.
@@sirmarshall9521 yeah It is hater
It's funny how quickly people forget that Masvidal is still one of the most dangerous fighters in the world and is still a top ranked contender even after 51 fights. When it comes to real fighting with no rules or ‘croch sniffing’ Jorge is still undefeated. He went to Leon's home country and served him 🍗🍗🍗🥤. When Colby was talking mess about his kids, his family and everything, Masvidal defended his honor and got in the cage with him for it like a real man. Regardless of his last 3 fights Jorge still holds his skills and being one of the most entertaining fighters to watch.
Still underpaid.Evil white man Dana white .
@@beaualoevv gave it his all too that counter that dropped him for a sec would’ve knocked a lot of guys out still
Insane to think this dudes been a professional for 20 years and he’s still fighting top ten guys! Legend
All because of the flying knee😂
@@Clickonbio shut up
That's what diaz meant by gangster, so true
The last time Jorge beat someone still on the roster was 2013. A decade ago lol. The most successful, wealthy Journeyman ever. It's impressive actually.
@@nico348 When's the last time you beat someone on the roster? lmao
Jorge living in an 80’s coke house in Miami just seems fitting.
Masvidal is the real deal and one of my favorite MMA fighters because his life is relatable to a lot of people. He came from the gutter and made it out of that. Truly an inspirational story.
Masvidal is an excellent fighter but sucker punchers arent inspirational
@@sinsemillaosucker punchers are apart of street life fam. You ain’t about that life you wouldn’t understand it.
Street judas
@@sinsemillao neither are loud mouth punks that cross the line and bring folks family into it so Colby deserved his new partials and look like his tongue was in jail when he smiled for awhile. 💁🤣
His story ain’t relatable bro most people who come from the gutter don’t make it to where he is most people who come from gutter make it to the middle class this guy made it pass the upper class all the way to super stardom lol
Jorge Masvidal is a legend. I’m going to miss him. He has left a legacy that will be remembered forever. A kid from Miami that kept chipping at it and he’s sitting pretty at 38! Congrats brother.
ESPN MMA needs to do more of this series. Chandler, DP, Conor, Gaethje..
Colby
@@len3169Colby on a ride along 😂😂
No gosh, we have enough of Conor. Dustin for sure with his Lafayette roots.
@@len3169 the virgin Wagon😂
@@superfly19751 lmao, hater
What's sad is masvidals fighting career is almost over. He's one of the best to do it!
For a loong tyme.
One of my favourites in MMA as well.
Nah its far from over my guy, look at vitor belfort still getting W’s
Mike Perry smashing dudes at bareknuckle.. people gatta stop writing others off. Its becoming pathetic
One of the best? He's 35-16 😂
Yes but he fought nothing but killers
Literally been following Jorge for about 20 yrs and he's still competing at the highest level at age 38! Respect brother! 🙏 👑 💪🏽
You had nothing else to do but follow Jorge around for 2 decades?
Same here, i downloaded his kimbo fights before TH-cam existed
@@jamesrobertson2987bro had no life nor gf no friends he only had Jorge masvidal
@@jamesrobertson2987 toxic
Jorge Masvidal is one of the realest.
Personally met Jorge 10 years ago at a local boxing gym in Hialeah, he was humble and we spoke about his Yves Edwards fight - amazing guy, I remember feeling inspired, and I am so happy he represents Miami!
Was it KO fitness or kangaroo boxing gym?
Love Hialeah. Especially the horse track. They need to open it up again
There are those of us that were with Masvidal pre-Till knockout and are still riding with him. Win or lose we are with you Gamebred! 305 papi!!!!❤️🌴
Since Bodog days.
"Pre Till knockout"
Ad if it happened in 2008, lol. Man, you hardcore fans been riding for YEARS...... a few of em. You know he's been fighting since thr UFC started to get big right ? You know he beat Ives Edwards, Lauzon, and KJ Noons?
@@floatinggoose9197 - since Bodog days bro. A lot of respect for his craft. I used to be an amateur Muay Thai fighter. To be a pro, you need to have another level of motivation in any combat sport, and if you're good, then you're in a shark tank. To be elite, is just so rare. To make something of yourself, is you won the game.
What a spectacular, stellar resume Jorge has. Much respect.
@@floatinggoose9197 I think he means before Jorge became a big superstar. We know how slick he was and was never getting recognition for it
@@dano1307 - yes bro, not implying otherwise as well. I understand Floating Goose's point and much love.
It's hard, super hard and difficult. The lows and the depth of the lows can be extraordinary. Couture is one my favourites of all time. DJ, Cejudo. Khabib, for where he's from. Fighting and competition saved his life in more ways than one, he'll tell you that. Jones, Rutten, jesus!
Dekkers, Buakaw, Masato were my idols.
Seeing him drive around the block I lived most of my life is weird never knew he was that close
South Dade right ?
love this style of interview. need more like this 🙏🏼👏🏻
Love him or hate him
This guy does the best long form interviews it's like you're watching a movie
Give credit to his big brother Ariel!
There aren’t a lot of fighters living comfortable like gamebred
Brett SUCKS
Yes and people hate him because he defended his families honor on the street vs an old friend who betrayed him. Crazy world
Ariel Helwani did this style of interview before Brett ever knew he wanted to be a journalist
Crazy to see him driving where I used to drive on a daily basis and I still go by every week… Love this guy
A masvidal documentary would be fire!
Im Born & Raised 305 Miami Dade County. Rooting for Jorge Masvidal
This was a nice segment by getting to know the streets. Masvidal brings excitement and entertainment, can't deny that. And he might be king of losing decisions but he got dynamite in his hand🎉🎉🎉
He’s on 3 streak loss, it’s not like he’s lost every fight
@@TheNaz1996 You can’t say that bro. Cerrone, Till, and Ferguson all went on big losing streaks too. Their ‘3 streak’ losses would’ve never been predicted. Jorge Masvidal on a losing streak like this is historically a bad sign
If jorge wins then he needs to fight leon and colby needs to fight khamzat
Jorge probably about to really hurt Gilbert
Shut loser. You trans?
Man Brett has the coolest job
100%
He's so bad at it too
I like Brett but he just sounds like he's not even trying 90% of the time
I donno how you can have such an easy job and still be this asleep doing it
I can think of a couple other people they could bring along to make it more interesting instead of Brett
Respect to Brett Okamoto! He really knows how to interview a fighter like Masvidal. Asks the perfect questions at the right time. This was a solid interview.
Well said my man 💯
Jorge is a real Man, savage, greetings from Berlin
He’s a sucker puncher.
This made me want to buy the ppv. This is genius
🙏
This almost made me want to buy the PPV. Still going to just stream it lmao
@@ProfessuhLemon streamer got arrested
@@katana_3558 streamer not streamee
@@ProfessuhLemon lol same ain't paying no $80 for no fight except maybe if Jones fought Francis in ufc😂😂😂😂
This dude could’ve have a whole mma show just driving around with fighters in their city
We need more of these type of interviews!!
Not with Brett
@@victorpapillon1487 He's too much of a soft touch.
@@victorpapillon1487what's wrong with Brett
The video editor had his hands full with this one
I'm rooting for Masvidal so much!
Jorge is a likeable guy. He's grown on me as a fan as he's grown in MMA and UFC. Looking forward to the fight tonight in Miami. Wish I was there live.
The real king of Miami 💯💯
50-44 and a soda
@@SupaSaiyanGoku I like Colby but in a street fight Jorge kills him
@@Bucket130 already did lol
@@lusthateenvy sucker punch? lol
@@Bucket130 How would he win lol
Dude went from the streets to this. Much respect
Jorge Masvidal is back and coming hard baby! BMF CHAMP and with a win against Burns he's is coming for that UFC strap! Double champ status frfr. Jorge Masvidal ARMY STAND UP show some LOVE!
Masvidal is a journeyman with more losses than most guys wins. He doesn’t deserve to win, he sucker punches people and you wanna celebrate this guy?!
He is my heart ❤# Jorge army
@@rrrrrr2026 lmao let your freak flag fly homie
Settle down a little
Double champ?
Dude isnt even becoming a single Champ lol
Love this type of content. This was really good, well done Brett & ESPN.
there will never be another "Jorge gamebread masvidal." No matter what he does, he comes out on top. This was a great interview. What kind of car did he say he was driving cuz that was sick. God bless..
Impala, dont know which year.
The car they are driving is a continental
Win or lose I’ll always be a masvidal fan💯 don’t know how anyone can hate someone who grew up in a rough scenario and had to scrape to help his mom, but still found a way to become one of the best fighters in the world. Respect an OG while he’s here
I feel like a fighter only does this kinda thing when hes getting ready to take off the gloves. Hate him or love him Masvidal did some amazing things not only in the UFC but in his life. Inspirational. I like the documentary with him and Colby too.
what amazing things out of the octagon has street Judas done? You mean like get multiple felonies And misdemeanors? You mean like sneak assaulting someone who beat his @ss inside fair and square and then getting arrested for it?
omg you're right man. He said he's calling it quits if he loses.
Nah I know what you mean, but Conor did one of these with Ariel before the Brandao fight in Dublin, so I think its more they generally reserve these for the big stars on the roster when they’re fighting in their home town, after a long time having not
Lifelong Martial Artist from the mid-80’s, really freaking enjoyed this awesome video & will watch a few more times, thanks very much Guy’s from Sheldon
ufc should make more content like this.
Not with Brett
Not many fighters can pull it off like Jorge
Theres only jorge and tbe diaz brothers no one else is real thats why
Love it. This is great especially being able to see the fruits of their labor. The love they show Jorge in Miami is insane. I would def say what’s up to Jorge and pull up next to him.
I met Jorge back in September last year standing in line in Colombian customs in Medellin. Super nice humble guy, no ego. I told him he would fight Leon for the title and give him another three piece. He laughed and told me, god bless you and your family. Once he beats burns.. he'll fight Leon for the title and be champion. It will be one of the highest paying pay per views for an MMA fight we will see.. the street fighter vs street fighter. Stay tuned!
It’s fans like you that keep fighters going 🫱🏼🫲🏽💯
If Colby don’t win 🤞🏻
He won't beat Burns.
@@VitalYFZ Usman's not exactly the fastest most refined striker and he dropped Burns with a jab. Also Burns got KOd by Dan Hooker when they were at 155. Burns' striking isn't the best even though he has some TKO wins against guys who are not so good at striking.
@@mystermont2019 Usman has the strong wrestling base...masvidal doesn't. Masvidal is wasted,even I like him he's not rival vs burns. Things can happen but if something weird doesn't happen it's a lost for masvidal
Best interview ever! Masvidal so chill and Brett navigating the convo so well
Man Don Yager is gonna write his book… One of the best story tellers I’ve ever met, guy literally had me in tears with his Warrick Dunn story, incredible. And great interview guys.
The real Masvidal fans never turned their back on him and never will😁❤
Facts my bro ❤
what he did was disgusting,. You SHOULD turn your back on him
I'm honored to have been able to meet Jorge what a legend of the fight game. Rooting for him this weekend lets go 305.
A darle con todo Jorge, enseñale a la gente 🇨🇺👊🏽🇩🇴
Finally Brett doing some good work. (even though Ariel started this type of interview first)
I'm from Palm Beach I grew up with a lot of people who are very talented and they never made it their local celebrities now south Florida is full of the realist folks the most talented people I know never made it it's a City full of killers Jorge is my favorite home town boy loved this ❤️
We need more of these. Hometown heroes driving about their towns.
This was epic. Good job ESPN and Brett
One of my favourite fighters to watch, back since the Bodog days. Much respect for his career. ♥🙏
I think Jorge is at the end of his career but this is one of the best interviews ever with him hopefully he has made enough money to live good for the rest of his life
A True Fighter’s Fighter: Jorge Masvidal. An Amazingly Nice Human being and what a straight from the Heart Interview ❤️ God bless you, Jorge ☀️
Loved It ! Looks natural and gives space to the person being interviewed.
ESPN do more of this with especially with the guys in main event
Congratulations and Respect to new Boxing Promoter Jorge Masvidal.
He's self-made. Nothing has ever been able to stop him. He continues to
reach and grow for his People, esp his immediate Family. His biggest Joy
and Pride: "My kids are gonna be able to go to ANY school they want to."
Jorge's the Game Changer and on so many fronts. One of the greatest
minds in the fight game. Maybe THEE greatest Mind.
I’ll be watching this saturday, can’t miss television 🎉
These fighters/athletes are just insanely elite, despite all of the obstacles they’ve gone through like Masvidal, they persevered and made it to the top of the UFC. I wish fans treated these folks with more respect. Respect to Masvidal and to all of those who put their bodies on the line.
Love this kind of video format. No frantic cuts, no music edited in. Euphoric.
Win or lose you are my heart Jorge ❤
Cringe
lose or lose*
@@RedGunz23 🤓
The most real I’ve seen Gamebred in a while. Stick to this attitude my boy 👊
this video is so surreal because i live in that exact area hes driving down at the beginning of the video. I've been down those roads a million times, crazy to see someone from miami making it like he did, definetly cheering for him on the 8th.
I was gonna say the same thing. I was at that Home Depot next to Flanigan's yesterday.
So you live in the hood? Sucks man sorry
SO happy they went to the backyard brawl locations. That’s where I first saw Jorge. The Kimbo days were the BEST! Jorge definitely has a future in BKFC if he ever wants to go that route.
Great interview style please do more of these types of interviews
Hands down best interview 🔥 Jorge a legend, from his up bringing to now! This interview really show anyone can achieve greatness
Always liked Masvidal but this gives a real inside look at him 🔥well done
This is one of the best interviews I’ve ever seen great job Bret!
Pretty humble house tbh
Following him for a long time would’ve never imagined him affording a house like this happy for him tho he was able to make it in a though sport where it’s hard to become rich
@@PoopythePlumber not true. People love to bandwagon on the whole ufc isn’t paying their fighters trope. In reality, you will never hear fighters actually coming out about being paid to little. It’s the complete opposite. Boxing is even worse, a fighter on a canelo undercard can be lucky to even make 5k.
@@m3gad4n67ye im pretty sure ufc also pays them behind the scenes to cut on some taxes
Miami is the most expensive housing market in the US. That house is probably 2-3 mil. It’s nothing crazy but its definitely not cheap.
@Clif Diggz prolly not but actually it prolly is. Can't post links but you should prolly google 'Miami least affordable housing market in US'
No offense to Brett, but I’d love to see Ariel Helwani do an interview like this with Jorge. He asks so many more interesting questions, he has so much more chemistry with Jorge and isn’t as dry as Brett.
Ariel is annoying.
It’s like Brett doesn’t know how to take control of an interview and lets himself get directed by the person he interviews
Agreed. He almost seemed uncomfortable.
The thing about ariel is that he’ll interview you like a best friend for an hour then say you’re overrated the next week on his show. I listen to ariel and he acts so friendly with some fighters then puts them down while they’re gone. At least brett isn’t doing that
@@noicemate9111 I’ve been watching Helwani forever and always watch the MMA hour. Why are you lying so hard? You must be a UFC shill
This was best format for interview ive seen in a while. Brett should make this his shtick and do it with everyone
Brett, good job! This and the first one in the projects, are really interesting and well made. Thank you!
brett did a really good job letting masvidal talk abt what he wanted to
Jorge still fighting top 5 contenders is the real inspiration. Never give up 💯
So happy to see him make it
Brett your on to something with these type of interviews… keep it going
Let’s go Jorge !
This is going to be a hard fight for George. Best to all.
Excited for Saturday. Gonna be a tough one for Masvidal. Definitely backing my homie. Legs go lad!
Best format for an interview. Need more of these.
Epic interview. I became a fan of Masvidal back when I went to Strikeforce Dallas back in 2010 or 2011, and Jorge put the whoop on KJ Noons.
Brett does the best interviews in the game!! Even got Nate and Nick to do long style interviews
Can't wait to see this.
Masvidal is a one of a kind, awesome they did this real interview
This interview hasn't even started yet I'm so excited
MORE OF THIS PLEASE!!!
This like one of the most of the best interviews I've ever had seen awesome 👍😎👍
9:46 powerful words right here from Jorge. Everyone should apply this to their lives regardless of their craft. 💯
Was so dope… Masvidal is gold
Badass interview. I didn't even expect to watch the whole thing but I did.
Crazy to see my hood in this light. From KSP to Flanigans. Down Kendall drive and 137th. Man I love Kendall and am so happy Jorge took Brett on a drive that showed the other sides of Miami.
We’re rooting for you Jorge go get this win.
this literally feels like the epilogue I have a feeling jorges doing this stuff because in the back of his mind retirement is near
Cool interview and video. Rooting for you Jorge
GOD Bless! Very inspirational and authentic documentary with Jorge Masvidal! Bendiciones
Dude is such a legend in Miami, people don’t understand
Want him to win so bad. 38 and still fighting the best guys in the div
this is such a beautiful interview, very inspiring! how can anyone hate on this dude?
Because he sucker punches people after losing fair fights to them and stumps for racist politicians
This gon be a treat
Love this format. Same style as your interview with Nate in Stockton 💯
I need to move back to Florida I've lived in Kentucky since 98
I WANT MORE INTERVIEW LIKE THIS!!!