Filed under: News , UFC , Videos NEW YORK – Jorge Masvidal is not very pleased with the direction the sport has gone in terms of earning UFC title shots. However, he knows he might just have to play into the trend in order to get one in the welterweight division. Masvidal (32-12 MMA, 9-5 UFC), who meets Stephen Thompson (13-2-1 MMA, 8-2-1 UFC) on Saturday at UFC 217, has been circling a title shot for the past few fights. He could have solidified one with a victory over Demian Maia earlier this year, but ultimately came up short in the fight . Related Michael Bisping, Jorge Masvidal get into profane altercation at UFC 217 fighters' hotel Now Masvidal, 32, is back in position to potentially set up a bout with champ Tyron Woodley (18-3-1 MMA, 8-2-1 UFC).
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UFC 217′s Jorge Masvidal: Post-fight stupidity might be needed to earn title shot – MMA Junkie