Jorge Masvidal is one of the biggest names in MMA right now and looks like despite being a huge name, he keeps close to the ground. Masvidal is an MMA veteran. He started his professional MMA career back in 2003 and signed with the UFC in 2013.

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‘Gamebred’ has always been one of the toughest fighters in the world, but his popularity skyrocketed in 2019. Masvidal took on Ben Askren in a grudge match at UFC 239 and got the win in spectacular fashion. He landed a flying knee which knocked out Askren in just 5 seconds, which is the fastest knockout in UFC history.

However, it seems like despite being a huge star, he still is very generous. A fan recently thanked Masvidal for his generosity by directly messaging him.

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He said, “Yo Jorge, it’s me Angel, your server from Bachour today. Hey man, I saw the tip u left me and I gotta say, thanks for the love and generosity, my friend. There’s a old saying, and that’s “Real Recognize Real.” Every time you step up for combat, u represent us, and u represent us very well. My brother, feel free to ask for me anytime u come thru ask for Angel dale bro.”

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After reading this, it seems that Masvidal is someone who likes to help people and just give back.

Jorge Masvidal is looking for a fight

Gamebred‘ recently got off the injury list. Jorge Masvidal was booked to take on Leon Edwards UFC 269 but pulled out of the fight, citing an injury. However, in a recent video posted on his YouTube channel, Masvidal said that he’s off the injury list but nobody wants to sign a contract.

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He name-dropped a lot of fighters, but some of them were quick to respond. His once-to-be opponent clapped back and said, “This mo***rfucker is deluded.”

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The newest entrant in the top 5 of the welterweight division, Belal Muhammad, also didn’t stay back and said, “Send location.”

What do you think of Masvidal’s gesture? Who in your opinion should he fight next? Let us know in the comments!

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Arunaditya Aima is an editor at EssentiallySports, where he works to bring clarity and depth to sports storytelling through the pieces he edits. With a Master’s degree in Sports Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in the field, he combines newsroom discipline with a deep-rooted passion for sports. During his time at EssentiallySports, Arunaditya has taken on multiple roles across the editorial pipeline. He began as a writer covering Ultimate Fighting Championship before transitioning into editorial responsibilities, including serving as the primary editor for National Basketball Association coverage. His experience across writing and editing allows him to approach stories from both a narrative and structural perspective. Before his editorial work in digital sports media, Arunaditya worked as a producer at Firstpost under the Network18 Group umbrella, gaining experience in newsroom production and broadcast-oriented storytelling. Across roles, he focuses on refining sports coverage through strong editorial judgment, attention to detail, and a commitment to presenting the game in ways that resonate with readers.

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