Jorge Masvidal opens up about reason behind considering to quit UFC

turn of dece was being seen as a massive year for UFC with BMF Jorge Masvidal fresh off back-to-back sensational performances. year 2020 was being heralded as Masvidal's year after he shot to fame and took his place among A-listed brawlers on UFC roster. However, as has been case with several athletes, coronavirus pandemic tore up Masvidal's plans of making it big in 2020. While UFC is back in action, having held four live events in succession, promotion may have to part ways with Jorge Masvidal following his feud with Dana White. American Top Team fighter has alrey threatened to quit promotion, and in a recent interaction with ESPN, Jorge Masvidal justified his decision about wanting to quit UFC.

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UFC: Jorge Masvidal quits UFC, justifies his decision

Last week, Jorge Masvidal took to Twitter and sent out a couple of messs where he stated that UFC is t willing to pay him “right amount” of money;  same accusation voiced by Jon Jones last week. Jorge Masvidal said he was willing to leave promotion if t paid right. However, in his latest interview with ESPN, Jorge Masvidal explained why he is prioritising money over his UFC career.

While speaking on ESPN, Jorge Masvidal claimed that he does t believe  numbers which UFC is offering him for his next fight. According to BMF titleholder, he deserves a bigger payday and is t rey to fight for half amount which he me from his last fight. Jorge Masvidal furr said that he has to look out for future of his family, for which he needs right amount of money.

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“Jorge Masvidal quits UFC” report has alrey me waves in combat sports community. While UFC is yet to release Masvidal officially, re is speculation regarding vent of Jorge Masvidal in Bellator MMA. Although thing has been finalised, a number of MMA veterans and fans believe that Jorge Masvidal will receive " right amount" if he ties up with Scott Coker and Bellator MMA.

UFC: Jorge Masvidal quits UFC, Dana White’s reaction

UFC President Dana White stated that Jorge Masvidal is free to leave promotion if he has me his final decision alrey.  Dana White has also mentioned that welterweight division of UFC us willing to move on from Jorge Masvidal. According to White’s statement, Gilbert Burns could possibly get next title shot against Kamaru Usman after Jorge Masvidal’s failed title fight talks.

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