Leon Edwards criticized Jorge Masvidal as a “f**king bum” after Masvidal lost to Gilbert Burns at UFC 287 and announced his retirement.
Leon Edwards, the current welterweight champion, took a shot at Jorge Masvidal after his loss to Gilbert Burns at UFC 287. Masvidal, who had hoped to secure a title fight with a win over Burns, retired from MMA immediately after the loss. Masvidal and Edwards have a history of bad blood after a backstage altercation in 2019, which Edwards famously dubbed as Masvidal’s “Three Piece and a Soda” attack.
Dana White had once floated the idea of a massive fight between Masvidal and Edwards, but with Masvidal’s retirement, it’s unlikely to ever happen. Edwards took to Twitter after Masvidal’s loss to roast him, saying, “F**king bum Jorge fumbled the bag once again. None of them really deserve it. Who should I fight next?” with the hashtag, #kingLeon.
Despite Masvidal’s impressive record, his most recent losses have caused many to question his future in MMA. Some have speculated that his retirement may be a strategic move to negotiate a better deal with the UFC. Either way, it looks like Edwards has moved on and is already planning his next fight.
This altercation between Edwards and Masvidal highlights the intense rivalries and bad blood that can sometimes occur in MMA, adding to the excitement and intensity of each fight. While fans might miss out on the potential drama of a Masvidal vs. Edwards fight, there are sure to be plenty of exciting matchups to look forward to in the future.