Jorge Masvidal and Kevin Holland, who are both fighting at UFC 287, have gotten into heated altercations twice in Miami during fight week, with Masvidal shouting profanities and having to be restrained outside the weigh-ins on Friday.
UFC fighters Jorge Masvidal and Kevin Holland have been involved in multiple altercations in Miami leading up to UFC 287. The two nearly engaged in a physical altercation earlier in the week in a hotel lobby. On the day of the weigh-ins, Masvidal verbally attacked Holland, with teammates and coach Mike Brown intervening to prevent a fight.
Masvidal will be facing Gilbert Burns in the co-main event, a fight that could determine the course of his career. A win could put him back in the title picture, while a loss has Masvidal contemplating retirement. Holland, on the other hand, is coming off back-to-back losses and will be fighting the welterweight tilt against Santiago Ponzinibbio. A win for Holland could put him in the championship spotlight, while a loss could leave him in the dust.
UFC President Dana White mentioned that Masvidal could potentially face champion Leon Edwards next if all the dominoes fall in his favor. But how does Masvidal go from losing three consecutive fights to winning one fight and earning a title shot?
The tensions between Masvidal and Holland are sure to add to the excitement of UFC 287. Fans will have to tune in to see if either fighter lets their emotions get the best of them in the octagon.