“They Can’t Control Without Me” – Jorge Masvidal Asserts Dominance on His Native Miami City
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Jorge Masvidal has always been a fighter who represents his city. Known as the ‘Street Jesus,’ Masvidal is a Miami native who has made a name for himself in the UFC. He has been one of the most entertaining fighters to watch, with his incredibly striking and fearless attitude inside the octagon.
On April 8th, 2023, Masvidal is set to face Gilbert Burns at UFC 287 in his hometown of Miami. This is a highly anticipated matchup, as both fighters are among the top contenders in the welterweight division. Fans are eagerly waiting to see how Masvidal will perform in front of his home crowd.
Jorge Masvidal talks about bringing UFC to Miami
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In an interview with ESPN MMA, Masvidal talked about his role in bringing a UFC pay-per-view event to Miami. He stated that he had spoken with the UFC multiple times in the past, but they couldn’t make certain things right, such as taking care of him. Masvidal believes that the UFC wants to control the Miami market, but they can’t do it without him.
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“I wouldn’t agree to come here. I feel like it’s a lot of work and it’s a market that they want but they can’t control without me. Until the next dude from Miami comes and does it in a big stage. They were like man we can’t do it unless Masvidal’s on board.”
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Masvidal‘s words carry weight, as he is one of the biggest stars in the UFC. His popularity has skyrocketed in recent years, thanks to his exciting fighting style and charismatic personality. Masvidal is someone who has always been vocal about what he wants and isn’t afraid to speak his mind.
Is Jorge Masvidal’s UFC career in trouble?
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Jorge Masvidal seems to be going into his next fight against Gilbert Burns in full confidence. However, his recent journey at the UFC has been a bumpy one. Masvidal has not come out of the octagon victorious since 2019. His last victory was against Nate Diaz.
In his last 3 fights, he has lost twice to Kamaru Usman and once to Colby Covington. According to the rumors in the UFC world, a win against Gilbert Burns can land him a title shot against Leon Edwards.
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However, a loss at this stage can cost Jorge Masvidal what can be his last title shot. Whatever the outcome may be, fans are excited to see ‘Gamebred’ back in action in his hometown.
Edited by:
Deepika Bhaduri