Jorge Masvidal is a mixed martial artist, born to Cuban and Peruvian parents. Continue reading to know about the professional fighter’s nationality and personal life.
Masvidal made his mixed martial arts debut on May 24, 2003, at HOOKnSHOOT: Absolute Fighting Championships 3, where he won by knockout.
He fought Joe Lauzon, a current UFC contender and The Ultimate Fighter 5 contestant, in the main event at the Absolute Fighting Championships XII event on April 30.
Who Are Jorge Masvidal Parents?
Jorge Masvidal was born to a Peruvian mother named Mama Dukes and a Cuban father named Jorge Masvidal Sr.
His father was a Cuban war refugee who fled to the Virgin Islands on a homemade raft when he was 15 years old. In addition, his father received a 20-year term for manslaughter and drug trafficking.
Masvidal was informed as a child that his father was in the army, and he discovered the reality when he was 13 years old.
Masvidal added that after learning the truth, he began visiting his father in jail on a regular basis. He went on to say that his father assisted him in making life-changing decisions as he grew into maturity.
In addition, his father was granted supervised release in 2007.
Mama Dukes And Jorge Masvidal Sr. Age Revealed
The ages of Mama Dukes and Jorge Masvidal Sr. are still hidden under the curtains. Their birth details are also not opened up to the public.
Their son, Jorge Masvidal, is 36 years old. He is an American citizen because he was born and raised in Miami, Florida.
In his Twitter bio, he describes himself as Cuban-American. As a result of his family, Jorge is of mixed ethnicity.
Jorge has a diverse ethnic heritage and genealogy. His father has Cuban ancestors, while his mother has Peruvian ancestors.
About Their Children
Mama Dukes and Jorge Masvidal Sr. seem to have only one child, i.e., Jorge Masvidal.
He is a mixed martial artist from the United States who is currently participating in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Masvidal has competed for Bellator, World Victory Road, and Shark Fights since beginning his professional MMA career in 2003.
Masvidal is also the current BMF champion in the UFC. In addition, at a time of 5 seconds, he owns the record for the fastest knockout in UFC history.