Filed under: Featured Videos , News , UFC , Videos Jorge Masvidal will move up to welterweight for a bout at The Ultimate Fighter 21. The veteran lightweight said the move was a long time coming. Despite three wins in his past four fights at lightweight – and the lone defeat in the stretch coming via narrow split decision to Al Iaquinta – Masvidal is taking his talents to the 170-pound division. According to Cezar Ferreira (8-4 MMA, 4-2 UFC), he’ll meet Masvidal (28-9 MMA, 5-2 UFC) at The Ultimate Fighter 21 Finale, which takes place July 12 and airs on FOX Sports 1 at a currently unannounced venue in Florida. Ferreira announced the fight via Facebook . Just prior to Ferreira’s announcement, Masvidal discussed the move with MMAjunkie Radio
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Now booked for TUF 21 Finale, Jorge Masvidal explains if welterweight move is permanent – MMA Junkie