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Masvidal rants on title shots, Bisping and why he’s the toughest challenge Maia will have — VIDEO

By Heidi Fang Las Vegas Review-Journal
May 11, 2017 - 12:03 am
 
Jorge Masvidal (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Jorge Masvidal comes in as the number 5 ranked welterweight in the UFC. At UFC 211, he’ll challenge the number 3 ranked Demian Maia.

Masvidal has won his last three fights and says a win over Maia should place him in line for a shot at the title.

“Gamebred” also breaks down his Twitter beef with UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping and explains what started it.

Check out the video above.

Contact Heidi Fang at hfang@reviewjournal.com. Follow @HeidiFang

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