‘Can’t keep it together?’ Jorge Masvidal caught in yet another heated scuffle in streets of Miami ahead of UFC 287
UFC welterwight contender Jorge Masvidal got into an altercation with someone ahead of his fight at UFC 287
Jorge Masvidal gets into another altercation (Image Source - Sporting News)
Welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal has made a name for himself on the UFC roster. Born in Miami, his popularity has risen as time goes on. Jorge is known for his brutal striking and wrestling skills. Having a larger-than-life personality, the fighter gets in trouble almost every time.
In a video released by TMZ, ‘The Gamebred’ is seen getting into an altercation. Although the opposite party was not shown in the video, it was clear that Jorge was angry. Masvidal is seen pushing away the people who are holding him back. He appeared to be angry in the video for reasons that are currently unknown.
“I’ll see you later baby!,” screams Jorge across the street. His entourage is seen holding him back from getting into a fight. The fighter appears animated in the video. This is not his first altercation, as previously he was seen in a scuffle against fighter Kevin Holland.
Jorge Masvidal is currently preparing for his fight against Gilbert Burns. With UFC 287 around the corner, fans are excited to witness the fights. The event is headlined by Israel Adesanya vs Alex Pereira.
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What was Jorge Masvidal’s altercation with Kevin Holland?
Known as ‘Big Mouth,’ Kevin Holland is quite the talker. The fighter is known for his brash personality and trash-talking. The ‘Trailblazer’ and Jorge Masvidal happened to be in the same division. Naturally, there happened to be a back-and-forth between the two.
Recently, Holland and Jorge were seen getting into a verbal altercation. The two were seen in a hotel lobby in Miami, throwing words at each other. Their entourage was holding them back from getting physical. Caught on camera, the two were clearly enraged at each other. Kevin explained in an interview that the scuffle had started with him calling Jorge ‘baby girl.’
Right after the altercation, Holland posted a video saying. “That video is gonna come out and they’re probably gonna do an opponent change.” Holland theorized on an opponent change by the UFC for Jorge because of the scuffle.
Both fighters are currently in preparation for their fights for UFC 287. Jorge Masvidal is facing Brazilian contender Gilbert Burns. Kevin Holland is fighting Santiago Ponzinibbio at the event. Fans are thrilled to witness these promising fights at UFC 287.
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