Jorge Masvidal, the inaugural ‘BMF’ champion, feels the upcoming UFC 291 essential occasion will not disappoint.
Masvidal received the ‘BMF’ title by defeating Nate Diaz at UFC 244. It was his final UFC win after asserting his retirement following a loss earlier this yr at UFC 287.
Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje will battle for the now-vacant belt at UFC 291 subsequent weekend. The 2 UFC stars are anticipated to placed on a conflict much like that of their first combat in April 2018.
UFC President Dana White entertained the concept of Masvidal placing the belt on the UFC 291 winner throughout a current press convention. Masvidal has confirmed that he has been supplied and accepted the proposition.
Jorge Masvidal Will Be In Attendance At UFC 291
Throughout a current interview on the Smack Speak with Sandhu podcast, Masvidal gave his evaluation of how Poirier vs. Gaethje might play out.
“I believe Justin’s gonna make a number of changes,” Masvidal stated. “Do not make the identical errors he made earlier than, new technique…however from what I do know from Dustin, he is obtained some new tips up his sleeve, and I believe Dustin’s gonna shock lots of people on this combat.”
Masvidal then ensured that he’ll be in attendance to wrap the BMF belt across the UFC 291 winner.
“It is occurring, it is on,” Masvidal stated. “Shoutout to my boy for setting that up. We’ll wrap the belt across the winner of that and so forth, and so forth.”
Poirier most lately defeated Michael Chandler at UFC 281 final November. He obtained again within the win column after falling to Charles Oliveira at UFC 269 for the light-weight title.
Gaethje defeated Rafael Fiziev in his final outing at UFC 286. Earlier than that, he misplaced to Oliveira for the vacant belt at UFC 274.
Salt Lake Metropolis will play host to the comeback of the ‘BMF’ belt, and Masvidal feels the fighters who’re carrying on his title reign are worthy of the problem.
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