Leon Edwards raves over ‘f***ing bum’ Jorge Masvidal failing to set up grudge match for next welterweight title fight

Leon Edwards was not really happy with Jorge Masvidal loss to Burns at UFC 287 as he wanted to set up a Grudge match with him.

Leon Edwards raves over ‘f***ing bum’ Jorge Masvidal failing to set up grudge match for next welterweight title fight

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Gilbert Burns had an outstanding performance at UFC 287, which also turned out to be Jorge Masvidal’s last fight. Although Masvidal lost by unanimous decision in the co-main event, he congratulated Burns and hugged him while saying, “go get that belt”. Masvidal then announced his retirement from the sport.

Jorge Masvidal expressed his love for the Miami audience and declared his retirement from the sport. He acknowledged his long career spanning over 20 years and around 50 fights and likened his situation to that of an athlete who has lost their edge. But Leon Edwards was not happy with what just happened in the Octagon.

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Furthermore, Jorge Masvidal stated that he no longer feels the same passion for the sport as he used to. He also mentioned that he is grateful for his successful career, having earned a substantial amount of money and securing his financial future.

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“I love everybody here. This is where I started my career, it’s been a long 20 years, 50 some fights. Sometimes your favorite basketball player don’t have that 3-pointer no more. Your favorite quarterback loses that rifle. I don’t feel the same when I get in here no more. It’s been 20 long years. I love this f****** sport. I’m a multi-millionaire. I didn’t start with nothing. I can say I’m good for life now.” In the post-fight interview.

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Leon Edwards’s rivalry comes to an end after Masvidal loss at UFC287

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Surely Leon Edwards and Jorge Masvidal were hoping to have a championship grudge match. But after the loss Masvidal suffered, he gave up his MMA career and retires from the MMA field. Masvidal in a prefight press conference already said that he and Edwards will have a PPV match if he registers a win over Burns.

At UFC London in 2019, Leon Edwards and Jorge Masvidal had a notorious altercation. After Masvidal’s knockout victory over Darren Till, he was being interviewed when Edwards walked past and exchanged words with him. The situation quickly escalated, and Masvidal punched Edwards three times in the face.

Despite both fighters expressing interest in settling their differences in the octagon, their paths diverged. Edwards experienced multiple fight cancellations, causing him to take a break from fighting, while Masvidal went on to compete for the world title twice. Looks like their rivalry ended now.

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