Topic: Yoislandy Izquierdo

Yoislandy Izquierdo contract dispute

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01.26.2012 | 3:11 PM ET

http://mmajunkie.com/news/27141/contract-dispute-leaves-yoislandy-izquierdos-status-in-doubt-for-ufc-on-fuel-tv-1-slot.mma?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+mmajunkie+%28MMAjunkie.com+Feed%29

Apparently the company he has been fighting for wants 10% of all his future fights, sponsorships and bonus's in order to let him go. Seems like a bit much.

"“All of a sudden, he was shooting for a takedown, and I’m like, ‘Oh, you’re a wrestler now? Remember, I’m the black belt in jiu-jitsu. And you’re shooting on me now? This is a wrap." - Nate Diaz"

Yoislandy "Cuba" Izquierdo

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Fighter Details

  • Name: Yoislandy Izquierdo
  • Pro MMA Record: 13-5-0 (Win-Loss-Draw)
  • Nickname: Cuba
  • Current Streak: 1 Win
  • Age: 1984-01-09 | Date of Birth: 1984.01.09
  • Last Fight: June 28, 2019 in M-1
  • Weight Class: Lightweight | Last Weigh-In: 154.1 lbs
  • Affiliation: Gym-O
  • Height: 5'11" (180cm) | Reach: 72.5" (184cm)
  • Career Disclosed Earnings: $0 USD
  • Born: Havana, Cuba
  • Fighting out of: Charlotte, North Carolina
  • College: N/A
  • Foundation Style: MMA
  • Head Coach: Jeff Jimmo
  • Other Coaches: N/A
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poir420
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01.26.2012 | 3:15 PM ET

Wonder how many fights he has left on the contract

never mind article says he has a 2 year deal in place

* Edited at 01.26.2012, 3:16 PM ET *

"“All of a sudden, he was shooting for a takedown, and I’m like, ‘Oh, you’re a wrestler now? Remember, I’m the black belt in jiu-jitsu. And you’re shooting on me now? This is a wrap." - Nate Diaz"


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