Jorge Masvidal blames welterweight champion Kamaru Usman for failed title fight talks

Before bringing Cor McGregor into welterweight title mix, "BMF" titleholder Jorge Masvidal and welterweight champion Kamaru Usman were expected to face each or for 170 lbs UFC gold. However, as things stand, it appears unlikely that Jorge Masvidal and Kamaru Usman will square-off in near future. Earlier this week, Kamaru Usman said that Jorge Masvidal has been ducking him for a while. However, "BMF" titleholder finally responded and played reverse card on Usman, claiming it is welterweight champion who is ducking him. 

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UFC news: Jorge Masvidal claims Kamaru Usman has been ducking fight against him

While interacting with ESPN, Jorge Masvidal said that his team offered a fight to Kamaru Usman but Nigerian champion refused to sign papers. “y went to [Kamaru Usman], he didn’t sign bout agreement… y already got me on board,” said Jorge Masvidal regarding stalled title fight talks between him and Kamaru Usman. Jorge Masvidal has also offered BMF rematch to Nate Diaz.

However, Kamaru Usman blamed Jorge Masvidal for same thing a few days ago. After Jorge Masvidal expressed his interest in running it back with Nate Diaz, Kamaru Usman spoke to ESPN and said that BMF champion is avoiding him. "Nigerian Nightmare" furr stated that he would vanquish Jorge Masvidal if y ever lock horns in octagon.

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UFC news: Cor McGregor brought into welterweight title mix

Since Jorge Masvidal and Kamaru Usman appear to be far away from going at it in a title contest, Cor McGregor has seemingly earned  opportunity to fight for 170 lbs UFC gold. A few days ago, Usman’s manr Ali Abdelaziz mocked Cor McGregor on Twitter and offered him welterweight title shot against Kamaru Usman. ‘ Nigerian Nightmare’ also took to Instagram and labelled matchup a “Bad Nightmare” for Cor McGregor. However, former two-division UFC champion has t yet responded to Kamaru Usman’s offer. UFC president Dana White has also hinted at Cor McGregor competing next in UFC Fight Island event.

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Im courtesy: Instagram of Kamaru Usman and Jorge Masvidal