Jorge Masvidal has been in a rough patch lately with his disputes outside the octagon. On the professional front, he last fought in the first quarter of 2022 against Colby Covington and lost the bout with a unanimous decision. According to the most recent reports, the UFC fighter has parted ways with his management agency, First Round Management, and will now be in charge of his own affairs.
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Masvidal and FRM were partnered for more than ten years, and even after their dissociation, they will remain on good terms.
As per the tweet by MMA reporter Alex Behunin, Jorge Masvidal has ended his partnership with his long-term management agency, First Round Management (FRM). Moving forward, Masvidal will make his own negotiations regarding his matchups.
“Jorge Masvidal is no longer being represented by First Round Management, per sources. He still has a relationship with FRM and are on good terms but will be negotiating on his own from now on,” the tweet stated.
Fans react to Jorge Masvidal and FRM bidding adieu to each other
As per the reports, even after the dissociation, both parties would keep a professional demeanor. And moving ahead, no ill feelings exist whatsoever between Jorge Masvidal and First Round Management. However, the reason behind Masvidal’s decision was not revealed.
A fan sarcastically lauded Masvidal’s decision.
Ah yes, Masvidal, a symbol of good decision making.
— Joehovah Rogan (@AnthonySnoke) December 3, 2022
In his lengthy and exciting MMA career, ‘Gamebred’ has amassed a devoted following. As a result, there were many responses when the news of Jorge Masvidal leaving FRM surfaced.
However, the information also left a few confused.
Negotiating what? He declines every fight offer
— Shaka Dana 🤙🏽 (@ShavkatSzn) December 3, 2022
Could go either way, one fan suggested. Thus, some people were skeptical about his decision.
A fan wasn’t convinced it was a good decision.
Man, how many Ls can one man take in a year?
— Cale Chips (@HighFiberTakes) December 3, 2022
Another fan felt Masvidal’s career was approaching the end.
Damn the end of an era
— OnAMission4Blackbelt (@10pRube) December 3, 2022
The true BMF, a fan opined.
Jorge is his own boss. He truly is a bad mother fooka . #Fucksocialism https://t.co/2cDIbLzLPG
— Jamal the son of Thomas (Mactavish) (@MactavishClan) December 3, 2022
Additionally, a social media user talked about the friendship between Masvidal and FRM’s Abe Kawa.
Thought him and Abe were besties
— . (@DodgerBlue2417) December 3, 2022
Masvidal has made up his mind. And he calls the dips from now on. It will be exciting to see who ‘The Gamebred’ picks for his comeback fight in the octagon. He is currently coming off three back-to-back losses.
Other MMA fighters First Round Management has as clients
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As per FRM, the organization mostly has NFL, MMA, and soccer clients. They manage some well-known names like Derrick Lewis, Bryce Mitchell, and Bo Nickal.
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That’s not it. They also work with some of the biggest names like Jon Jones, Demetrious Johnson, Yoel Romero, etc. Thus, they have several notable names from the sport of mixed martial arts.
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While Masvidal may have made his exit, the fighter will have to pick his next opponent wisely. Whom do you want to see him face?
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