Jorge Masvidal
Former Strikeforce lightweight contender Jorge ‘Gamebred’ Masvidal (23-7) is looking to get back into the cage so he can support his family.
Despite two events booked on Showtime this fall, ‘Gamebred’ finds himself on the sidelines and is willing to move up to welterweight if they needed someone.
Speaking to MMAWeekly Radio, Masvidal discussed his desire to “get paid” and his willingness to compete at a higher weight.
“I would even be willing to do 170, if they needed a 170-pounder. I’d be willing to jump up to 170. For 155, I’d be able to make it depending on how short of notice,” said Masvidal.
“I’m going to start training now for November just in case something happens and they need a 155-pounder or 170-pounder, I might even make myself available for 185 if they need me, and they take care of me. I’ll go up to 185 and kick somebody’s ass.”
If a fight doesn’t happen by the end of the year, Masvidal is afraid he might have to go back to a past life he thought he left behind long ago.
The Strikeforce lightweight was once well known in the YouTube world as a street fighter who competed in the same type of competitions as former UFC competitor Kimbo Slice.
“Check me out on YouTube. Keep your eyes posted, I’m about to do a street fight,” said Masvidal. “A couple hundred dollars and I’ll be right back in the street with some Air Force 1?s still whooping some ass, I’m telling you. I’m like three days away from it.”
Masvidal bounced back from a decision loss to Strikeforce lightweight champ Gilbert Melendez by winning a split decision over Justin Wilcox in Oregon this past July.