UFC superstar Jorge Masvidal shares why he's not afraid to talk politics in the octagon

Ret. UFC fighter Jorge Masvidal reflects on his career in the sport and why he's an avid supporter of former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Saturday's 'One Nation with Brian Kilmeade.' 

Retired UFC fighter Jorge Masvidal ended his career with a political bang on April 8 by publicly praising Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis after his final welterweight match at fight night in Miami. 

Masvidal joined Brian Kilmeade on Saturday's "One Nation" sharing why he's grateful to live in the United States in his first interview with Fox News since his show of political support.

Before the 20-year star hung up his gloves after UFC 287 in his hometown, Masvidal dubbed Donald Trump the "greatest president in the history of the world."

Masvidal recalled when he saw former President Trump outside the octagon, he "had to say that to the world."

Former U.S. President Donald Trump attends UFC 287 at Kaseya Center on April 08, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) ( )

Former U.S. President Donald Trump and UFC president Dana White are seen in attendance during the UFC 287 event at Kaseya Center on April 08, 2023 in Miami, Florida.  (Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Former President Donald Trump attends the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) 287 mixed martial arts event at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, on April 8, 2023. (CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP via Getty Images)

MIAMI, FLORIDA - APRIL 08: Former U.S. President Donald Trump attends UFC 287 at Kaseya Center on April 08, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) (Carmen Mandato)

"First, let me say thank God for everything that I have, thank God that I even give this interview," Masvidal said. "Thank God that I'm