sportbible homepage
sportbible homepage
  • Football
  • Boxing
  • UFC
  • Home
  • Football
    • Premier League
    • Champions League
    • World Cup
    • England
    • Transfer News
    • Manchester United
    • Liverpool
    • Arsenal
    • Real Madrid
    • Barcelona
  • Formula 1
    • Red Bull
    • Ferrari
    • McLaren
    • Mercedes
    • Max Verstappen
    • Lewis Hamilton
    • Lando Norris
    • George Russell
    • Charles Leclerc
  • Boxing
  • UFC
  • More Sport
    • Tennis
    • Golf
    • NBA
    • NFL
    • Darts
    • Athletics
    • Rugby
    • Wrestling
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Archive
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Snapchat
TikTok
Threads
YouTube
Submit Your Content Here
  • LADbible
  • Tyla
  • GAMINGbible
  • LADbible Group
  • UNILAD
  • FOODbible
  • UNILAD Tech
When Jorge Masvidal Had A Street Fight In Kimbo Slice's Backyard

Home> UFC

Updated 10:38 15 May 2024 GMT+1Published 15:34 8 Jul 2020 GMT+1

When Jorge Masvidal Had A Street Fight In Kimbo Slice's Backyard

He's also been a BMF...

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

google discoverFollow us on Google Discover

Jorge Masvidal may have shot to fame in the UFC following his destructive stoppage victories over Darren Till, Ben Askren and Nate Diaz, but he's been a savage fighter for quite some time.

Before breaking into the MMA scene with promotions like Bellator, Strikeforce and UFC, Masvidal made a name for himself as a street fighter.

The superstar welterweight began his fighting career on the streets, more specifically, alongside the iconic Kimbo Slice who sadly passed away in 2016.

Image: YouTube
Image: YouTube

Masvidal once fought in Kimbo's backyard and went toe-to-toe with his protege 'Ray'. He faced the 200lb beast before his professional MMA career and smashed him up in front of Kimbo.

He later broke his street fight down in a documentary series in the build-up to his clash with Diaz at UFC 244 last year.

"I was training in the same gym as Kimbo," he explained. "He got in contact with us and said 'Hey wanna scrap? I was like hell yeah'.

"I get the call, maybe like a week from that date. Literally, I was about to place my order at McDonalds; 'Hey you wanna fight today?' I was like hell yeah, damn right. Let's do it.'"

Image: PA
Image: PA

The video proves that Masvidal is one of the baddest motherf*ckers in the game, and perfectly vindicated UFC's decision to have him challenge for the promotion's inaugural BMF title.

The 35-year-old, who's riding an impressive three-fight win streak, will face UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman at UFC 251 after taking the fight on six days notice.

To see all of Masvidal's fights, subscribe to Fight Pass, where you'll get access to every UFC fight ever, plus behind the scenes exclusives and original content that can't be found anywhere else.

Featured Image Credit:

Topics: BMF, Jorge Masvidal, UFC News, MMA News, UFC, MMA

Nasir Jabbar
Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar is a journalist at SPORTbible. He graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA in Media Communications. He's a combat sport aficionado and has contributed to MMA websites AddictedMMA and CagePotato. Nasir has covered some of the biggest fights, while interviewing the likes of Conor McGregor, Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Darren Till. He's also an avid Bristol City fan.

X

@https://twitter.com/NasJabbar

Recommended reads

Man Utd's 15 transfer targets to fill four key positions as at least six prepare to leaveGetty ImagesDennis Taylor interview: Why snooker legend is playing in brand-new event... and how he saved someone's lifeGettyRanking the top 10 best golfers of all time as Nicklaus v Woods GOAT debate settledGetty ImagesDavid Munyua and Peter Wachiuri interview: 'We wish for major PDC players to come and visit Kenya'Getty / Instagram/@wachiuridarts

Choose your content:

13 hours ago
22 hours ago
2 days ago
  • GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP via Getty Images
    13 hours ago

    Jorge Masvidal suggests drastic punishment for eye pokes in MMA

    The former welterweight star has called on the UFC to make a major call on the issue.

    UFC
  • Getty Images
    22 hours ago

    Ariel Helwani warns UFC main event could be cancelled due to trash talking

    The journalist offered his thoughts on an upcoming UFC main event.

    UFC
  • Getty
    2 days ago

    Dana White labelled a 'sick f**k' by UFC's most controversial fighter after shooting reaction

    Dana White was slammed by UFC star Sean Strickland after calling his experience at the White House dinner shooting "f***ing awesome".

    UFC
  • Stacy Revere/Getty Images/Stungunkim
    2 days ago

    New Conor McGregor sparring footage leaks as comeback fight date and opponent confirmed

    The former UFC champion is back in training camp following the confirmation of his comeback fight.

    MMA