UFC fighter and current boxer Jorge Masvidal has explained why the UFC did not allow him to fight online sensation Jake Paul at all.
Masvidal, who announced he will retire from MMA in April 2023 and is still signed to the UFC, made his foray into professional boxing with a bout against fellow UFC alum Nate Diaz.
When I appeared on “MMA hour“Masvidal explained why he has never had a fight with Paul in either boxing or mixed martial arts. Paul has consistently called Masvidal to fights ever since.” 2020.
“I’m going to address this little coward right now because I know he’s looking at this like it’s kind of creepy,” Masvidal told host Ariel Helwani. “This little pervert is watching your show, brother.”
“listen [Jake], the UFC doesn’t like your b***ha**. Dana White, I hate your attitude. Obviously Hunter Campbell doesn’t like your motherfucker. They said, “We’re not going to let you make money with this guy.” After all, we are partners. Me and Nate are going to make money right now. ”
Masvidal explained that UFC executives had no interest in making Paul any money or enhancing his brand. In fact, the Cuban fighter revealed that UFC president Dana White was sponsoring a boxing match for Paul’s opponent, Mike Tyson.
“They don’t care about that son of a bitch… I can understand why they don’t want me to have a relationship with him and make him notoriety or money. They don’t care about him. [If] Jake runs to me somewhere else, not in the ring or something, we can find it, brother,” he said threateningly.
“Whether he likes me or not, we’re going to make a ton of money,” Masvidal said of the fight with Diaz.
Paul publicly criticized Masvidal again. Press conference He was with Diaz.
“There’s no way two of the biggest names in MMA won’t mention my name in a press conference with no one watching,” Paul wrote. X. “I have already told these two to come see me at PFL.” [because] I couldn’t get any shots in boxing. Ten million dollars for either. ”
Masvidal objected to Paul’s suggestion that he could have an MMA bout in PFL, a competing promotion.
“You’re talking PFL and you’re going to do it in MMA? Are you kidding me? You can’t even box. Now, are you going to fight in MMA? I’ll kick your F.” **Remove the kneecap from your fragile body,” said Jorge Masvidal.
Masvidal, 39, also suggested that a $10 million pay cut would be a deal for him and that a fight in another promotion would be completely unrealistic given his relationship with the UFC.
Masvidal said “under no circumstances” will the UFC allow a “top draw” to go to the PFL.
Masvidal and Diaz will box on June 1, 2024. Paul and Tyson will box on June 20, 2024.
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