UFC Fighter Jorge Masvidal of Miami Speaks to Kids at a South Florida Middle School
During UFC Fight Week in South Florida, Miami’s Jorge Masvidal spoke to about 50 kids at an after school program at Bair Middle School in Sunrise.
Masvidal, the No. 4-ranked UFC welterweight, was invited by After-School All-Stars South Florida, the school’s partner program. It offers two hours of homework assistance and fun-filled enrichment classes such as dance, music and sports, along with free healthy meals provided by Broward and Miami-Dade counties public school systems.
Accompanied by his manager Abe Kawa, Masvidal, 34, gave advice to the students, ages 11 to 14; shared his story growing up of overcoming challenges; talked about becoming an MMA fighter; and answered their questions. Masvidal then posed for photos and signed autographs.
While Masvidal waited outside the media center prior, UFC press specialist Brian Smith set up his laptop inside to show the excited group Masvidal’s latest victory over Darren Till on the video screen.
After-School All-Stars South Florida is led by executive director Sean Prospect, a Coral Springs High School and Florida International University graduate. He was a standout in cross-country and track and field.
Guiding the program at Bair Middle School are teachers Tiffany Harris, Jackie Williams and Sarah Willis, through funding by FIU, Metro PCS and Fox Sports Florida.