The UFC’s first and only “BMF” champion has been at odds with the promotion for several weeks now after negotiations for a fight against Kamaru Usman fell apart. Masvidal has complained that the UFC offered him less money for a welterweight title fight than he made against Nate Diaz this past November.
He’s also taken the organization to task over “take it or leave it” style negotiations, which is what ultimately resulted in Masvidal signing a new eight-fight deal prior to the Diaz bout.
According to Masvidal, one of his biggest gripes during recent talks with the UFC comes down to his cut of pay-per-view bonuses, which are only paid out to certain athletes on the roster.