J. Masvidal in a press conference after the UFC 239. Reproduction/YouTube UFC
the american Jorge masvidal He is experiencing the best moment of his career. With superstar status, the athlete, who starred in one of the most profitable events of 2019, expects a new million-dollar fight for his next commitment. Without choosing an opponent, the athlete guarantees that he will exchange forces with whoever signs the contract first and names names like Conor McGregor, Floyd Mayweather and Nick Diaz as possibilities. The statement was made in an interview with 'FanSided MMA'.
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“I’m just waiting for the best check. If it's Conor (McGregor), Floyd (Mayweather), Nick (Diaz). Whichever is faster and with more dollars is the favorite. That’s how it is,” said Jorge.
Recently, rumors have increased about a possible clash between Masvidal and Nick Diaz, Nate's brother, who challenged the athlete after Jorge defeated his younger brother in the main fight of the UFC 244. 'Gamebrad', however, minimized the chance of facing the 'bad boy' at the moment due to the fact that Nick has not played since 2015 and has pending issues to resolve with the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA).
Masvidal stated that he will not enter into Nick's negotiation games, who is famous for his bureaucratic attitudes in accepting a confrontation.
“Time waits for no man. Nick has his stuff going on now. When it is cleared by USADA and everything is ok. Who knows when that will happen? I’m not going to wait for anyone”, said the fighter.
Jorge took the opportunity to refute criticism regarding his decision to only carry out fights that could give him a favorable financial return. The athlete, according to his recent statements, even considers competing in super fights more than aiming for a place as a challenger for the title of his category (up to 77kg.).
“I've been in this sport for 16 years and people are calling me a 'mercenary'. You guys are right. I'm a 'mercenary'. But I'm like this because I've been doing this for 16 years. I fought the best and never denied an opponent. I've never been injured, I haven't been taken out of a fight or I haven't failed to make weight. I did everything as it should be done to deserve my payments. Now, I’m in this condition”, concluded the North American.
So far, there is no prediction of when Masvidal will be seen in action again. According to Dana White, president of Ultimate, there is a possibility that Conor McGregor be Jorge's next opponent for 2020, if he wins Donald Cerrone in the main fight of UFC 246.
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