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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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UFC 251: Breaking Down the Best Value Picks for Gamblers

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UFC 251: Odds, Predictions for Yan vs. Aldo and More Undercard Fights

Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal and Alexander Volkanovski vs. Max Holloway are the main attractions on Saturday at UFC 251 , but the undercard features plenty of other noteworthy fights…

Dana White Says Colby Covington Was Never Considered As UFC 251 Replacement

UFC president Dana White claims Colby Covington wasn’t an option to replace Gilbert Burns. Burns was scheduled to challenge UFC welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman, on July 11. The title bout would’ve headlined UFC 251 on Yas Island in Abu …

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Paige VanZant Could Have Had ‘Regular Job’ And Earned Same Pay As With UFC

Paige VanZant wants to get paid her worth — which is why she plans on testing free agency after this weekend. VanZant has one fight left on her deal and has been planning to test free agency for a while only to suffer a string of broken arms and undergo multiple surgeries which have prevented […]

Paige VanZant wants to get paid her worth — which is why she plans on testing free agency after this weekend.

VanZant has one fight left on her deal and has been planning to test free agency for a while only to suffer a string of broken arms and undergo multiple surgeries which have prevented her from completing the final fight of her contract. For now, things seem to be alright as she gets set to face Amanda Ribas in the UFC 251 main card opener on Saturday.

But the plan remains the same — test the market and listen to offers before she competes again. Especially as she claims she could have made the same money she has done with the UFC with a regular job over the past six years.

“I’ve added up all the money I’ve made in the UFC over six years, and I could have just had a regular job with the same pay,” VanZant told MMA Fighting. “I’m so thankful for everything the UFC has done for me, the platform they’ve given me. This is nothing against the UFC. But the contract I signed is what I signed and I know I need to honor it. That’s why I’m fighting this last fight out and I was never trying to break it early.

“It’s important to fight this fight out, honor my contract and then say listen this is my value and this is what I need to be paid to make it worth it.”

VanZant Wants To Prove Point To UFC

VanZant’s plans come in the midst of a fighter pay dispute many, such as Jon Jones and Jorge Masvidal, are having with the UFC. Like many, the women’s flyweight believes everyone should be paid more, especially given the nature of the sport.

And she is hoping that a win over a tough opponent in Ribas will give her the edge in future negotiations with the promotion.

“I wanted to fight somebody who was really good,” VanZant said. “Somebody who was ranked. Someone who it really mattered when I beat them.

“This is the last fight on my UFC contract and I want to be able to go to the UFC and be like ‘listen, this is how good I am. Yeah you haven’t seen me fight in a while and I break my arm a lot and I’ve always done always done other things but ultimately I’m a good fighter.’ I think this is a fight if I beat Amanda, it will prove that.”

What do you make of VanZant’s comments?

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.

“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.”

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?