While former Sengoku Lightweight Champion Satoru Kitaoka has been rumored to be a part of the November 7th Sengoku 11 card at the Ryokgoku Kokugikan for quite some time now, Tapology’s Steven Kelliher has learned that Kitaoka’s opponent will be none other than American Top Team lightweight Jorge Masvidal. Masvidal is coming off of an impressive 2-1 stint in Bellator that saw him make it to the semifinals of the lightweight tournament before falling prey to a stunning submission from Toby Imada. The news was confirmed this afternoon by Masvidal himself. Speaking about Kitaoka, Masvidal commented:
“He is dangerous with the leg locks, you know, and that’s really it. I don’t think he’s a threat anywhere else. I’m going to come at him at 100 mph like I do with everybody and try to break his will.”
Kelliher’s full interview with Masvidal will be available shortly.
