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UFC 251: Jorge Masvidal Reacts To Coach Mike Brown’s Positive COVID-19 Test

Jorge Masvidal has given his reaction to Mike Brown’s absence at UFC 251 due to a positive coronavirus test. Masvidal will be challenging UFC welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman, this Saturday night (July 11). The title bout is scheduled to headl…

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Jorge Masvidal ‘Devastated’ Mike Brown Won’t Be At UFC 251 Due To COVID-19

Jorge Masvidal is “devastated” American Top Team coach Mike Brown has tested positive for COVID-19 and is therefore unable to travel to ‘Fight Island’ for his welterweight title bout against Kamaru Usman at UFC 251. The news broke last night that former UFC fighter turned elite-level MMA coach Brown had tested positive for the coronavirus […]

The news broke last night that former UFC fighter turned elite-level MMA coach Brown had tested positive for the coronavirus in Las Vegas before he was meant to fly to Yas Island. Speaking to ESPN about the absence of his cornerman Masvidal said.

“It sucked emotionally just because I want him there when I get that belt. I needed this individual to be there because he’s a huge part of my career. He’s been there for such a long time. We’ve been friends for such a long time as well. It took the air from all of us.

“Every single one of me and my cornermen were devastated by it. Thank god, Mike doesn’t have any symptoms, nothing, any cold symptoms or sore throat or nothing. So he’s great right now.” (Transcribed by MMA Fighting)

Brown himself has also been speaking to ESPN to say he is “heartbroken” by his positive coronavirus test result, he said.

“Just heartbroken I’m not going to see Jorge win the world championship in person. Nobody deserves it more than this guy. Nobody has paid more dues. Jorge is also one of the most thoughtful athletes I’ve ever met. He makes everyone feel they are with him and a huge part of this journey.

“The truth is this guy has been honing his skills for more than 20 years and developed one of the highest fight IQs the sport has ever seen. As far as being COVID positive, I feel good. The only pain I feel is in my heart”.

Do you think Jorge Masvidal will still be able to beat Kamaru Usman at UFC 251 without Mike Brown in his corner?

Mike Brown Tests Positive For COVID-19, Won’t Be In Jorge Masvidal’s Corner For UFC 251

The odds have become a little more stacked for Jorge Masvidal as he will no longer have American Top Team head coach Mike Brown in his corner. Masvidal takes on Kamaru Usman for the welterweight title in the UFC 251 headliner this Saturday on Abu Dhabi’s Fight Island. In addition to taking the fight on […]

The odds have become a little more stacked for Jorge Masvidal as he will no longer have American Top Team head coach Mike Brown in his corner.

Masvidal takes on Kamaru Usman for the welterweight title in the UFC 251 headliner this Saturday on Abu Dhabi’s Fight Island.

In addition to taking the fight on six days notice, “Gamebred” will now not have Brown cornering him as the coach confirmed his positive COVID-19 test.

Brown Heartbroken He Won’t Be At Fight

Brown revealed his disappointment at the fact that he won’t be at the fight to potentially watch Masvidal win his first-ever UFC title.

“Just heartbroken I’m not going to see Jorge win the world championship in person,” Brown told ESPN. “Nobody deserves it more than this guy. Nobody has paid more dues. Jorge is also one of the most thoughtful athletes I’ve ever met. He makes everyone feel they are with him and a huge part of this journey.

While this is a new circumstance, it shouldn’t deter Masvidal too drastically as he remains confident of baptizing Usman and becoming the new welterweight champion.

What do you think of Brown not being in Masvidal’s corner?

Mike Brown Unable To Corner Jorge Masvidal At UFC 251 Due To Positive COVID-19 Test

American Top Team head coach Mike Brown will not be in the corner of Jorge Masvidal at UFC 251. Masvidal is set to challenge UFC welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman, on July 11. The action will be held on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. “Gamebred”…

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Quote: Dustin Poirier Deserves $1 Million Payday

One well-known MMA coach and former WEC champion wants to see Dustin Poirier score a big payday. Any time Poirier is down, you can never count him out. After losses to the likes of Conor McGregor and Michael Johnson, “The Diamond” hung in t…

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Coach: Dustin Poirier Deserves ‘Million Dollar Payday’ For His Fights

American Top Team head coach Mike Brown believes his pupil Dustin Poirier deserves a lot more money for his fights. Poirier returned to the win column following a unanimous decision victory over Dan Hooker in their Fight of the Year candidate in the UFC Vegas 4 headliner this past weekend. For his efforts, “The Diamond” […]

American Top Team head coach Mike Brown believes his pupil Dustin Poirier deserves a lot more money for his fights.

Poirier returned to the win column following a unanimous decision victory over Dan Hooker in their Fight of the Year candidate in the UFC Vegas 4 headliner this past weekend.

For his efforts, “The Diamond” took home a $300,000 payday along with a $50,000 Fight of the Night bonus. However, Brown feels Poirier is deserving of at least seven figures given how his fights almost always guarantee entertainment.

As for what is next for Poirier? Ideally, a title shot again.

“If it were me, it’s a title shot,” Brown said on The Luke Thomas Show when asked who Poirier should face next. “In a perfect world, if Gaethje wins [against Khabib Nurmagomedov] … in a perfect world, that’s [Gaethje vs. Poirier] what would happen. That would be, everything going, best case scenario.

“But whoever he fights, he deserves a raise and deserves a lot of money for what he’s doing. Every time, it’s craziness, right? Every fight is wild. There’s never a boring minute. I think he deserves a million-dollar payday.”

Poirier Has Taken A Lot Of Damage

In addition to the crazy fights, Poirier has also taken plenty of damage. Against Hooker, he absorbed 155 significant strikes alone.

That’s something that concerns Brown, but also further proves his point as to why Poirier deserves bigger paydays.

“Yeah, this is not good for you,” Brown added. “This is why this guy deserves a lot of money, this guy deserves to be paid. This is why we all want to see him fight. As a fight fan, him and Gaethje are the two most exciting guys in the organization every time. They went head-to-head already and it was Fight Of The Year. I mean every fight for him is a Fight Of The Year candidate.

“Yeah, it’s concerning because you don’t know which one will be the last one. Any one of these could be the last one. These guys are doing a lot of damage to each other. It’s definitely not good for you.”

Do you agree with Brown?