When Jorge Masvidal dapped up former US President Donald Trump backstage at UFC 264
Former US President Donald Trump praised UFC fighter Jorge Masvidal during a chance meeting at UFC 264 in Las Vegas back in 2021. The event featured a highly-anticipated battle between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier.
Backstage footage of the event has since gone viral, showing former US President Donald Trump leading an entourage with UFC President Dana White, likely on their way to the event gates when Jorge Masvidal suddenly appeared. The former president couldn't resist shaking hands with the fighter and engaging in a brief exchange.
During the exchange, Trump heaped praise on the UFC welterweight contender, hailing him as a "great champ" and urging White to "give him a lot of money."
Check out the video below:
Jorge Masvidal is preparing for his next big fight, which will take place at UFC 287 against Gilbert Burns, a former welterweight title challenger. Burns is currently ranked fifth in the highly competitive 170-pound division, while Masvidal is ranked eleventh. Fans are anticipating an explosive showdown between two of the division's most talented fighters as both fighters prepare to enter the octagon.
As he battles his way to the top of the rankings, Jorge Masvidal will undoubtedly bring his trademark fighting skills and fierce determination to the Octagon.
Jorge Masvidal responds to Joe Rogan's words of praise for the 'Gamebred'
During an episode of his JRE podcast, host Joe Rogan spoke about Masvidal's fighting prowess, stating that he believed the fighter to be on another level and dangerous for everyone. Rogan further described Masvidal as a "f***king assassin" and a "gangster."
"I think if Masvidal was around at that time he would be dangerous for everybody, I think he is on another level. I think everyone is on another level... He is a f***king assassin. Masvidal is a gangster.”
In response to Rogan's comments, Masvidal spoke to MMA Junkie, lauding the commentator's extensive knowledge of boxing and MMA.
For the 38-year-old, being recognized by Rogan is a significant achievement and he referred to it as a "real-life notch." He praised Rogan as a "true connoisseur of the sport" and expressed his gratitude for the high praise he received.
"For him[Joe Rogan] to consider me one of the 'better fighters to have ever lived'... that's a real-life notch right there... I consider him a f**king true connoisseur of the sport."
Jorge Masvidal is known for his aggressive fighting style and impressive track record in the sport of MMA. With Rogan's endorsement, the fighter's reputation as one of the most skilled fighters in the game is only set to grow.
Check out Jorge Masvidal's response in the video below [24:47 mark]: