Jorge Masvidal and his dad talk about their close relationship | UFC 251 | ESPN MMA

Jorge Masvidal and his dad, Jorge Sr., sit down with ESPN MMA’s Brett Okamoto to describe their relationship. Jorge Sr. (2:06) tells the story of his journey from Cuba to the United States, where he spent seven days on water and what he did to make it. (7:30) Jorge Sr. recalls the day Jorge Jr. was born and how the younger Masvidal got into fights in daycare as a child. (15:30) Jorge describes visiting his father in prison and when he discovered he was there for the first time.
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[@tushargosain571]

You can see in his dad eyes he's so much proud of his son.

[@TheSakufighter]

Tushar Gosain must be nice... 😝

[@user-zc3yu7tr8r]

Tushar Gosain الله اكبر yes all father in the 🌎 same

[@thefloridamanofytcomments5264]

الحياة حلوه Unfortunately not 😕

[@aaaaaaaaa790]

@T Uu Not really, from his perspective he sees it like that b/c in the middle east Islamic culture, Father's stick with their kids thru everything and play a vital part and hence they respect their father a lot like Khabib, that's their culture. Being a black dude in the States, I can attest to the fact that it ain't the same for us where dudes abandon their kids left & right

[@elliottjames671]

Quit projecting

[@dulezninjaman4788]

Oh, you have a dad now? ~ Nate Diaz

[@t.guido8]

😂

[@rockeye956]

Hold up

[@emorytate14]

i was rolling bro

[@AshishKumar-zc8ow]

dulez ninjaman LOL idk why i assume Nates dad was not in the picture.... Maybe cuz he's from the ghetto

[@AshishKumar-zc8ow]

@@lastofthebrohicans4998 lol how tf should i know I haven't studied Nates life before the UFC he just sounds like hes from the hood

[@ericg7523]

PLEASE go on Joey Diaz’s podcast together

[@Smorgasvord]

Oh my God yes PLEASE.

[@drobovik3273]

AND YOEL ROMERO

[@SonOftheBattleCry]

Jorge was already on that but not Whit his dad

[@joecitizentho1037]

Drobovik trump would definitely stop that from happening 🤣🤣

[@Lucky-sh1dm]

Yooo that wld be epic!, never forget when Jorge went on a year ago or so and uncle Joey and Lee were fucking BOMBED stoned😭😭 niggas were like vegetables tryna converse w Jorge😭🤣

[@sekekeretsu4172]

so much respect to Jorge for the love he showed to his pop. Every dad's dream.

[@hawaiianrussian1047]

Classic old school cuban, ask him a question. He’ll pause , stare at you for a couple sec...then slowly answer your question 😂😂😂

[@hjmendoza71]

Se llama analiza antes de hablar. Analyze before you speak.

[@Malouco]

Hernán Jesús Mendoza tengo que aprender eso.

[@poatan6304]

Cubans from vice city

[@mrsantiagojr2390]

Dad sacrificed his life on that raft from Cuba . . His son has made it . . The American dream . . . For dad it was all worth it . . . Priceless .

[@whatshisface1390]

That part

[@gamebred6995]

❤❤❤

[@TysonFuryOfficial]

Legendary 🙏❤️

[@patstaysuckafreeboss8006]

He just sacrificed his freedom trying to be a gangster

[@salamisumo2]

@@whatshisface1390 and now he’s gonna rot in prison, what a bozo

[@frankzappa951]

Respect to all hardworking immigrant fathers, including mine. Peace.

[@jackspradt1562]

gay.

[@elitealphagamermlg9202]

@@jackspradt1562 =gay

[@frankzappa951]

Bo Mal Patriote 100%

[@jackspradt1562]

@@elitealphagamermlg9202 your husband = gay

[@alexstefanmma]

@@jackspradt1562 no u

[@rivallin12]

I miss my dad so much listening to this. I would give anything to have him back.

[@retiredtidepodeater3339]

The UFC/ESPN partnership was the best thing to EVER happen to 90% of these fighters as far as career advancement.

[@aqibrizvi8790]

Cameron J your right

[@kushsmoker4206]

Jorge would have alot more cash rn if he still had his sponsors

[@retiredtidepodeater3339]

@@kushsmoker4206 I think that goes for EVERY fighter on the roster. I'm talking more in terms of promotion & elevating fighters so they can be seen by a much bigger audience. I've seen more/better promotion in the last 6 months from ESPN than I have in 5 years from the UFC alone, especially for the "not quite Superstar" type guys.

[@kushsmoker4206]

@@retiredtidepodeater3339 I totally agree as far as ESPN and booking nobody's who end up either dead or actually getting noticed🤣

[@melthework4511]

Cameron J Absolutely They’re finally being humanized and promoted better.

[@alexanderbuzzo2375]

His dad risked his life coming to america with nothing as a teenager, then did hard time for pushin heavy weight and didnt snitch. Id say he is a bmf

[@TREm1990]

FACTS

[@alfredflores1278]

Amen

[@beastunleashed8839]

Yep..

[@juntjoonunya9216]

Just ask the dude he killed

[@capone2023]

100%

[@SkidMark214]

I’ve never seen my dad my whole life, I have two sons now and I hope to have a relationship/bond with my boys like this. I’ll always keep it 💯 with them

[@godtenderlovingcare]

Alaniz

[@dulezninjaman4788]

“I know my man is a west coast gangster, but he ain’t no Cuban goon” ~ Jorge Masvidal Sr

[@FitwithFrye1]

Okay your a goon but what’s a goon to a goblin

[@dofo970]

Freedom Fighter Come down Lil Wayne

[@coreyriggs3877]

East coast Gangster

[@christopherbeebe1064]

"Ok great" Chael Sonnon

[@raypeterson9062]

Nate's the real G

[@leonjonsson816]

This was actually really wholesome

[@michaelj.f.4602]

On god bro. It’s satisfying watching good, hard working people prosper. Love it

[@leonjonsson816]

@@michaelj.f.4602 Yeah for sure bro

[@forrestpowars95]

SkoniK i agree, great story telling. You don’t get the uncut versions most time...

[@gamebredfighter2530]

Jorge dad reminds me some much of my dad. Rip dad I love and miss you my best friend!!

[@tinanikkillz8570]

My condolences

[@gamebredfighter2530]

Tinanik Killz thanks bro

[@brown7483]

Head up brother stay strong.

[@aphysique]

My condolences bru

[@ginagay5860]

Jorge's dad had a tough life it's great to see the son including his father in all his day to day activities!! GOOD BOY

[@godtenderlovingcare]

Gina

[@addkid6209]

that’s sweet his dad does his laundry 🧺 that’s love

[@farmanshaikh6405]

Or a lazy son

[@JOSHUAloves1]

Pops is humble man.

[@steelob5693]

ADD KiD lol

[@brasstacksboxing409]

@Hungaro Pride same here. We are family till the end. My people stay tight for good....

[@superboss1715]

@Hungaro Pride Thats in most part of the World accept Western Shitty Countries

[@mysticmac5555]

This is pure gold if you have to do cardio. Watching this along with the other clip will make 60 mins pass by like a fookin breeze on the elliptical.

[@zuzd4502]

Stfu you short snowflake

[@farmanshaikh6405]

Bollocks to ur elliptical ..... Bell end

[@nerdbashedat8622]

@Tamagotchi it's not that deep

[@FerdinandDGr8]

I must follow your advice thanks

[@anklebreaka03]

@@nerdbashedat8622 ur not that deep

[@Eddy-fq9mw]

Father son relationship goals

[@fatboygrows]

Jorge Sr is Scarface, the end of the movie was dramatized, he just went back to jail, got close with his son, and came home to his son fighting Yves Edwards.

[@dylansassi9032]

"you could smoke crack" -Jorge Masvidal Sr.

[@elliottjames671]

But ur bottom teeth will fall out

[@vilveskesavamurthy2323]

Lol

[@tripara562]

😂😂😂😂

[@nikolica1215]

@@elliottjames671 Hahahhahahaha

[@REDJACK9879]

That’s a good way to parent in my opinion instead of them wondering the consequence they’ll know. Learn from others mistakes you know.

[@firpofutbol]

I could watch the Masvidals tell stories for days

[@hawaiianrussian1047]

Now it all makes even more since why Jorge always talks about his fight with Yves Edwards...very touching.

[@NikoBased]

This is fantastic. It's great that Jorge was able to do this for his father. Respect.

[@jetlink172e9]

Wow we don't know how good we have it here.....That's insane

[@NASkeywest]

When are we gonna get a movie about Masvidals life!?!?!

[@iamlokiocho3650]

Hmmm. Nah. A) It is UFC B) Not even Class A C) Not sure if he is even a champ D) No one cares

[@Baboonery_]

I suggest Ghengis Khan's video series on him.

[@kvitop]

Iamloki Ocho your a Virgin it’s super necessary for Jorge to get that movie check

[@jackspradt1562]

hopefully never -

[@wingchun6036]

@@kvitop Nothing wrong with virgins.

[@yuu12e]

I can't say enough about his down to earth attitude when his father is around him, and his father has that same down to earth demeanor. Tons of respect to the Masvidals. When Jorge wins the BMF belt, I would have liked to see his father wrap the BMF belt around his waste. The Rock needs to step aside for sure.

[@zmanzizou1461]

For sho

[@DK-ku7yk]

@@zmanzizou1461 for sho

[@godtenderlovingcare]

AR

[@Patriothouse325]

I love getting to know these fighters and me personally especially fighters I can relate to on certain levels. Super proud of Jorge for getting to this point 👌🏼

[@TheSmigko]

Likewise bro. Keep your head up the world is yours

[@godtenderlovingcare]

Angel Rivera

[@godtenderlovingcare]

Angel, como estas? Love you

[@godtenderlovingcare]

Es Wachy

[@benoitcrevier8861]

No one: Jorge's father: "And he still my boy"

[@realdoozy2857]

Lol

[@lll1146]

Awww he is proud

[@sangtinlian4640]

You make me really miss my dad, being together with son and father is the best moment in life. Good luck with your next fight Jorge

[@edwarddathird4067]

This makes me remember of my old man !!!! Cherish every moment my boi

[@CPR7721]

🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@godtenderlovingcare]

Ed

[@getrich9828]

The lead up to this fight has been great, no trash talk needed

[@jackspradt1562]

MAGA

[@lethaloutdoors001]

Masvidal is a great last name. Awesome interview !

[@sergiosalvatierra1670]

Actually SALVATIERRA is a better last name similar yet different both have meanings mines means savior of the earth u white ppl crack me up 😆

[@surname037]

I see “Mas Vida”

[@showkatali4896]

Sergio Salvatierra Nah that sounds like some nine year old found a key board and mashed the keys up, now that's your name.

[@fodort4829]

Gamebread loves to eat in front of a camera crew

[@fodort4829]

​@Daniel Mejia Aha. Such a useful info from u :) thx

[@Burt_Sampson]

Tom F lolol

[@NirmalaHickey]

He just loves to eat. He lets the cameras come around him and usually he’s eating

[@tldogmeat]

He has alot of social anxiety about speaking in English interviews. He could not speak english until he was 12, he mentioned this in the UFC Spanish documentary on him. He likely just prefers to have something to occupy silent moments. I dont know why this would be funny.

[@stevencoardvenice]

@@tldogmeat He was born in the u.s., he grew up speaking English. He's from Miami, he's not fresh off the boat

[@vanshipman]

Even though Jorge is a very bad man to mess with, my favorite thing is that he gives GOD the praise for his life and abilities. 🙏👍

[@SharkInTheWoods]

Jorge is such an inspiration, he's one of the few fighters that I actually want to have the belt for all the work they put in for that familia

[@johndferfr8450]

I'm so glad Jorge is getting more money, and attention now. he and his dad are real af.

[@ufcterminator9498]

I love masvidal he’s a good man and he takes care of his family and his dad Real champion

[@chrismckechnie6885]

The Cuban people are represented so well here with this Father and Son interview.. Im so happy that Jorges hardwork has paid off for him and his Father is just old school and amazing. what a biography!! Jorge is a real man working it out anyway like his father did.

[@archgod7928]

i like the length of these new promos. i hate the short 10 minute videos. keep it long! great job!

[@justme.1st]

Much love & respect to Jorge & his Papa, very hard times, so happy they are together again

[@jonnycruel760]

This aged well...

[@kevinkong6653]

Masvidal's B-day comin up too November 12th. It's scorpio season lets get it!, you got this win homie.

[@michaelopal5284]

The fact him and his dad are always together that is AWESOME makes sense look how far he has gotten with a great dad in his corner !!!

[@naz.tanzeem5982]

Take care of your father champ,because when they go away from this world,they never return,i lost my father and miss him very much.

[@UrbanHillbillyVideos]

Great story, great video.

[@vincentvega6932]

Yooo, Cuban refugee stories are real. So many stories. Along with other refugees in general. But ya. Very Miami.

[@paulb4687]

Him and his dad are close, wow how unique.

[@dinfulofsin8525]

the real crime is putting someone in prison for 18 years for drugs.

[@juntjoonunya9216]

Didn't he kill someone?

[@wesm453]

@@juntjoonunya9216 He killed Ben Askren.

[@rondagatts8960]

I like this. Nice job ESPN. Good to see the personal and life of the fighters.

[@jackspradt1562]

espn ruins everything

[@ciscogaspar07]

8:20 “...because he was so hungry” Jorge proceeds to eat his food

[@daverayasr.6287]

This is deep! Thanks for sharing!

[@mojojojo9148]

I wish my father loved me like Masvidal Sr loves his son 💔

[@johnm8311]

Beautiful unique emotional story GOD BLESS THEM 🙏🏼🙏🏼this is why he is thriving he is a strong soul I love this !!!!!!

[@plushpc5992]

Love the relationship they have

[@thehh5118]

Jorge fighting in the daycare 😂

[@daibennett9224]

This is great man,wish my dad was still around

[@chrisramirez3058]

Im really glad brett Interviewed his father bc there’s a lot to relate to jorge 👏 amazing stories

[@Jreyes1227]

This dude is a real latino!

[@PoeticAbstraction]

Jorge " they threw in the straw" masvidal Jr. Jorge "he some kinda fuckin general" Masvidal Sr. Love this dude!

[@anasshahid224]

Beautiful relationship between Jorge and his dad 🙌❤️

[@Lester.M]

Man, that was heart felt for real. Nothing but love.

[@michaelsibrian6483]

Masvidal is a Dawg

[@Roweus1998]

Both him and diaz are. This fight gonna be epic!!!!

[@pb12661]

yep he is but nate is going to win. Nate has equal striking and is a killer on the ground. He's got a big reach advantage too. anything can happen though, of course.

[@John_Greek]

Nate is a lion then

[@FloRidaVEVO98]

@@pb12661 masvidals boxing is much cleaner, he hits a lot harder & the reach difference is only about 5cm

[@AlexCruz-wc1yo]

@@FloRidaVEVO98 And the fight vs Till is the perfect example of how that can be dealt with.

[@jphill4669]

I eat alot of ice cream, and that calm me down 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@tompent100]

Powerful interview. Really shows the layers of Masvidal outside of the octagon. Dude has had an amazing journey.

[@fightington]

God bless his father, has such a sweet voice, like a song i could listen to all day

[@ilyanmichelmarinacosta61]

Jorge, Dios te bendiga. Soy cubano, estoy muy alegre por tus triunfos, continua luchando, darle gracias a Dios por todo y siente mi apoyo en oración y fisicamente, desde Angola te escribo. FUERZA

[@D.JustinCalderon.1]

BIG respect to Jorge Masvidal and his profound admiration for his father. Definitely a Top-Tier athlete, but an even greater human being!💯👏🏾🔥

[@onelmstreet8839]

Bet he beat his son a lot, typical poor Macho stuff

[@ashleypele3911]

The Love of a Father and Son should always be like this.

[@nobleenchantpbkc8082]

good interview.Thanks Sr. and Jr. Masvidal

[@MsJanetWood]

2:48 Wow! What an amazing testimony! God bless him and his family! 🌺

[@elcucuy2995]

Jorges father and Yoel Romero sound the same lol

[@LA55PICHAS55]

El Cucuy Cuz they’re both born and raised in Cuba 🇨🇺

[@VasproAuto]

see you soon boy!

[@EatinBulletsForDinne]

Image that. 2 ppl from the same island sound the same.

[@Woolwoven]

You sai that to me?

[@AshishKumar-zc8ow]

El Cucuy Jorge's dad speaks much better english than Yoel

[@samuelochoa3344]

Jorge Masvidal Sr. & Jr. touched a soft spot and it opened my eyes a whole lot more. The struggles, man. They’ll either make us or break us.

[@boxing4life410]

Jorge putting out some raw interviews this was great

[@pseudosun]

fighting in the daycare:) 8:31

[@donguapo7862]

This was a way better interview than the same old questions about lames he's already buried dope interview

[@beastunleashed8839]

Love seeing the bond between them..Me and my pops are like that..Much respect.

[@yoodleyoda6228]

This brought a tear to my eye, me and my pops were best friends. Masvidal familia ALLDAY!

[@Victor-pg8ug]

Who’s here after he got arrested?

[@SCOTTYYYIIIEEE]

Once again, ESPN did it right...

[@AmrothPalantir]

Jorge Masvidal Sr and Jr. and Bret... thanks for the interview!!! much love to all!!! God bless

[@yipsiramos8209]

Love your dad story I came in a raft too in 1995 , I'm a big fan and really proud of you Jorge keep make us proud.

[@Solaris501]

Im half Mexican from the west coast but I like masvidal more. I speak Spanish too. I just identify with him more.

[@iamlokiocho3650]

ok

[@TheEd1225]

Ok

[@tinanikkillz8570]

Ok

[@elitealphagamermlg9202]

@@iamlokiocho3650 ko

[@elitealphagamermlg9202]

@@TheEd1225 ko

[@mariopaints265]

That plate looks Fire 🔥💪

[@nabilayub7909]

I hope your dad lives everlasting for you my boy

[@d.a.t.4699]

these interviews are so important. its so nice to see the tender side of elite athletes...especially ones who are in physical combat. thanks for this video, it has been great!

[@JoeJoe-di4oj]

I'm a huge masvidal fan

[@JoeJoe-di4oj]

Donald Trump could never survive this kind of Lifestyle

[@xxnf99987]

"I know my mans a gangster but he ain't no weak chin gangster" -Luke "The All Americutioner" Garbrandt

[@spaniardprince]

Awesome interview; insightful.

[@riccikalaya4614]

Amazing story. Thank you for this!

[@mmariffraff1689]

I sincerely hope Jorge buys his dad some bottle row dental implants...it's crazy how much better someone feels about themselves after great dental work. Let's go Jorge!

[@Day-ZDuke]

MMA RiffRaff ...I agree with your sentiment, however I tend to think a dude like him doesn’t really care what other people might think of him, in that sense

[@mmariffraff1689]

@@Day-ZDuke you'd be surprised man. everyone's got some kind of insecurity...I work in the dental industry and I've seen a lot of tears come streaming down when an ex-crack addict, etc looks in the mirror after getting proper dental work done...not to mention it makes eating and talking much easier too..

[@Day-ZDuke]

MMA RiffRaff ...good points, and you’re right , it would probably make him feel better, even though he doesn’t feel it matters/that he needs it

[@mmariffraff1689]

@@Day-ZDuke You got it...gonna be an exciting card...have a good day dawg...

[@Day-ZDuke]

MMA RiffRaff ...can’t wait man, & thanks U too bro

[@pseudosun]

that's it, Jorge "turbulence" masvidal 19:39

[@shannonrichardson3405]

I see where his passion is from now! Great story!

[@rogerward9492]

His dad must be so proud of Gorge, coming from his background, life his what you make it.

[@SirUnaiEmery]

So your a passenger now ? - Masvidals dad to seagull

[@thepolticalone961]

Sr has more heart than his son and that's saying something.

[@carlg2089]

Thank you🙏🏽. Awesome interview.

[@sweettbear95]

Absolutely love this interview. Respect!

[@joshbain66]

Not a lot of fathers get the respect they deserve... I feel lucky 😁

[@ninjachin]

Como papa no hay ninguno. Make the most of your time with him.

[@TheHarrip]

What's that in English mate? Honest question.

[@phdwho9656]

@@TheHarrip Like Papa, there's no one

[@TheHarrip]

@@phdwho9656 thanks

[@user-qp6vg9ho8u]

So powerful telling his son the consequences of doing something rather than your typical parent saying don’t do this, don’t do that, with no explanation ! V refreshing. Shows respect to his son

[@ericd2290]

Never watched a video about this guy until now. Very touching story!!