Demian Maia is the ONLY Person who’s fought both equally Kamaru Usman AND Jorge Masvidal … and he is bought a intestine feeling about who’s gonna acquire at UFC 251.

Don’t forget Maia Conquer Jorge Masvidal back again in May possibly 2017 — in a 3 spherical split final decision.

But, he took an “L” to Usman when they clashed a calendar year later in 2018 in a 5 round unanimous selection.

So, with both of those of Demian’s former opponents established to do battle tonight on Fight Island, we had to talk to … WHO YA Received?!

Small answer … Kamaru Usman — and here’s why.

“Fights is all about types and matchups. It doesn’t imply that if I experienced a tough time with Kamaru and I received in opposition to Jorge, won’t necessarily mean that the same will mirror on the battle,” Maia claims.

“I assume there is some things that tends to make this struggle a lot more Kamaru most loved for this combat. I assume he is much more nicely-rounded, he’s a really fantastic wrestler and he’s also you know he experienced that complete camp.”

“Masvidal, ya know, he didn’t have this camp, he just got this struggle so which is why I feel Kamaru is the favorite, but MMA is a mad activity.”

There is extra … Maia also told us how Jorge can upset the reigning welterweight champ in the UFC 251 major function.