KNOCKOUTS are a common occurrence in the world of Ultimate Fighting Championship, but one stands above the rest, shining brighter and making a lasting impression.
Jorge Masvidal holds a record that any MMA fighter would crave, the fastest knockout in UFC history.
Jorge Masvidal poses with his BMF belt at UFC 244
Who is Jorge Masvidal?
Jorge Masvidal is a mixed martial arts fighter from Miami, Florida.
Born on November 12, 1984, he made his professional fighting debut on May 24, 2003.
The American fighter made a winning start to his career, defeating Brandon Bledsoe, knocking him out in the latter stages of the first round.
It wasn’t until April 20, 2013, when he made his UFC debut.
Fighting on the preliminary card, he defeated Tim Means by decision after the end of the final round.
The biggest scalp of his UFC career to date was when he beat undefeated Ben Askren.
Going into the fight, Askren had a 19-0-0 record.
Remarkably, Masvidal knocked him out after only five seconds of the fight.
Masvidal was in a ten-year relationship with his manager’s sister Iman Kawa, and the couple had three kids together.
The couple had three children, a son and two daughters, but are no longer together.
Why is Jorge Masvidal’s nickname ‘Gamebred’?
Masvidal goes by the nickname “Gamebred”.
He came up with the nickname with his brother.
Masvidal said “Game means the ability to fight through pain and fatigue.
“It’s not about how high your skill levels are, or if you’re good, bad, or world champion.
“Bred is just, you have a pit bull and another pit bull – you bred a pit bull, you know?”
What is Jorge Masvidal’s net worth?
Masvidal has a net worth in the region of $6m (£4.8million).
The MMA fighter who has shot to fame in the most recent part of his career, has worked hard with a 17-year career leading to this point for the American.
