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UFC’s Jorge Masvidal spoke to Steven Crowder from ‘Louder with Crowder’ as the U.S. Presidential elections come to a head. The welterweight star is an ardent supporter of the current President Donald Trump and has spoken in support of him. In fact, Masvidal took center stage at a Republican Political rally and pledged his support towards Trump’s re-election.

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‘Gamebred’ isn’t the only UFC fighter who shares a strong association with Donald Trump. Chiefly, fellow welterweight contender Colby Covington, as well as UFC boss Dana White, are Trump supporters through and through. The President’s influence in the leading MMA organization has grown as he’s personally shared his love for the sport and the UFC.

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Jorge Masvidal lays it out for Donald Trump

Steven Crowder has been on top of the election-day coverage and was sure to ask Jorge his views on the closely contested polls. 305’s very own in Masvidal shared some insight into the situation at the polls in Miami, Florida.

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“I thought we’d turn it a little harder. Think we did good. I was talking a lot to the people who did the internal polls in Miami, and they were ready to lose Miami a lot more than they ended up losing by. I think with Hillary they lost by 300,000.”

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Additionally, Jorge Masvidal also reaffirmed his belief that Trump would come out victorious despite the nail-biting odds. ‘Gamebred’ dropped in his prediction for the mid-western states that he believes are going to make the difference this election.

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“Yes, Sir (on Donald Trump being re-elected). I’m putting money on Pennsylvania. I got some inside sources while I was at the Trump rally in Florida, I’m betting money on Pennsylvania if anyone wants to take me up on the bet. I’m also betting Arizona man.”

There’s no doubt that election fever has swept the nation, and the MMA community is very much a part of said conversation. Recent years have seen a growth in fighters speaking out about the political landscape in their respective states. Chiefly, Miami native Jorge Masvidal is undoubtedly using his large platform to ensure that his voice is being heard.

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Darryl Pinto is a senior MMA writer and editor at EssentiallySports. He is currently pursuing his Sport Business Management degree out of Humber College, Canada and has completed nearly 3 years with the organization. He has also served as the Head of Content for the MLB department. Darryl specializes in predictions, reporting, and covering UFC events live. Having competed in MMA at a collegiate level, he consciously attempts to integrate an athlete's breakdown of MMA techniques like striking, defense, and grappling into his penmanship of the sport as he seeks to give the reader a well-rounded point of view. Before becoming the lead MMA writer, Darryl has also written articles for the NFL and boxing divisions. He began watching UFC 11 years ago at UFC 117 when Chael Sonnen went to war against Anderson Silva.

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