Jorge Masvidal credits Kimbo Slice for helping launch his fighting career

Former UFC title challenger Jorge Masvidal recently detailed the early influence of Kimbo Slice on his professional combat sports path. The two fighters developed a relationship after training at the same Miami gym, Freestyle Fighting Academy. While Masvidal was already pursuing mixed martial arts, he credited Kimbo Slice for providing him an opportunity on his established backyard-fight platform. These clandestine bouts were organized with little notice to avoid legal scrutiny from local authorities. Masvidal recalled one specific instance in Liberty City where Kimbo Slice offered tactical advice regarding an opponent's right hand shortly before a fight. Masvidal expressed gratitude for the platform, noting that he was not required to provide him the opportunity to compete.

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