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He is saying he would choose a weight class above the proposed limit rather than cut down to a much lower one. The quote suggests a preference for moving up instead of making a difficult weight cut. It also shows he is speaking about choosing the heavier option when the choices are both close to the limit.
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Originally said in English.
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About Jorge Masvidal
American professional boxer and former mixed martial artist
Jorge Luis Masvidal is an American professional boxer and former mixed martial artist, active from 2003 to 2023 in the lightweight and welterweight divisions. He is known for his long career across major promotions and for his record-setting speed in the UFC. Masvidal fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Bellator, Strikeforce, Shark Fights, and World Victory Road. He holds the UFC record for the fastest knockout, ending a fight in five seconds, and he also won the symbolic UFC "BMF" title.
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