Jorge Masvidal will have to wait his turn if he wants a crack at Leon Edwards.
Edwards became the new UFC welterweight champion following his memorable fifth-round knockout win over Kamaru Usman this past weekend.
As a result, Edwards reached the top of the mountain and is now the one with the target on his back.
Masvidal and his team were quick to call for a shot with Edwards soon after.
3 piece and a soda time. Yes we except Leon Edwards
— malki kawa (@malkikawa) August 21, 2022
Of course, that’s a fight Edwards has wanted ever since the UFC London backstage incident in 2019, but Masvidal was never truly open to the prospect…until now.
Unfortunately for “Gamebred” — who is on a three-fight losing streak — he is at the back of the line.
At least, according to Edwards’ coach Dave Lovell.
“Leon has been climbing the hill for a long time, as you know,” Lovell told MMA Junkie. “And he’s tried to reach the top and each time he does, he’s been knocked back, knocked back, knocked back. But now he’s climbed the top. Now he can be the one at the top of the mountain knocking back people. Well, you can stand at the back of the line, Mr. Masvidal, for starters.
“… Mr. Masvidal, you little rat Judas, your time will come also, but we’re picking on our terms. The same way you told Leon wait at the back of the line, well you wait now, mate, because Leon is at the top of the hill.”
Jorge Masvidal Responds To Leon Edwards’ Coach
Lovell’s comments reached Masvidal’s radar and he responded as respectfully as he could.
“I don’t disrespect my elders so God bless you sir and hope you give your boy the best advice possible. The funny part is if your boy loses to Usman you and him will be begging again. Good luck I’m rooting for you guys”
I don’t disrespect my elders so God bless you sir and hope you give your boy the best advice possible. The funny part is if your boy loses to Usman you and him will be begging again. Good luck I’m rooting for you guys https://t.co/OHzF4pMf4t
— Jorge Masvidal (@GamebredFighter) August 25, 2022
In reality, Edwards is likely to face Usman in a trilogy fight next.
However, Masvidal believes his drawing power is enough to get the fight that he wants.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Caykk3OuAYF/?hl=en
Especially if Edwards is open to making as much money as he can by facing him.
“I remember a time when England had a champ that wanted a certain fight and he told the ufc what he wanted and made it happen. The newbies won’t know what I’m talking about but the real ones do”
I remember a time when England had a champ that wanted a certain fight and he told the ufc what he wanted and made it happen. The newbies won’t know what I’m talking about but the real ones do
— Jorge Masvidal (@GamebredFighter) August 24, 2022
Do you think Jorge Masvidal can get the next shot at Leon Edwards?
