For the first time since he battled Paul Daley in September 2010, Jorge Masvidal is planning to compete in the welterweight division.
Masvidal's decision was revealed on "UFC Tonight" by Fox Sports 1 reporter Ariel Helwani.
Since joining the UFC lightweight division, Masvidal has posted a 5-2 record. Before then, he had a 3-1 run in the Strikeforce lightweight class, which included a decision loss in a championship bout against Gilbert Melendez, who remains among the best 155-pounders in the world.
Currently ranked No. 15 among UFC lightweights, Masvidal has had a good amount of success at 155 pounds.