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‘He’s fragile’ – Jorge Masvidal sends message to Dana White when teasing next opponent for UFC return
Jorge Masvidal is targeting a mega fight with Leon Edwards on his UFC return. In a message directed at UFC CEO Dana White, Masvidal revealed his desire to pursue his MMA return through a bout with Edwards before fighting for a title. Masvidal has teased a return to the UFC in 2025Getty Edwards was dominated by Sean Brady in the main event of UFC London this month, which subsequently diminished the Brits hopes of another shot at UFC gold. He is a former UFC welterweight champion, but lost the 170 pounds title to Belal Muhammad last July and has now suffered consecutive defeats in the Octagon. Masvidal, meanwhile, has challenged for the welterweight belt twice in his career, losing back-to-back bouts with Kamaru Usman, who then lost his belt to Edwards through a devastating head kick knockout. ‘Gamebred’ hasn’t fought in the UFC for almost two years, but his proposal to fight Edwards makes a lot of sense, considering the history between both fighters. “If the UFC wants to make this happen this is what they do,” Masvidal, 40, explained on Submission Radio. “Give me the Leon fight, and then after that I fight whoever has the goddam belt. “Leon just came off being the champion, if anyone else beats him you give him the title shot – why wouldn’t they give it to me? “I want you to tell your boy Dana, I know Dana is probably going to see this because you pointed out, you tell Dana, ‘Hey listen, you give him Leon, then the title fight.’ “That’s it. We don’t need to say anything else. That’s how we’re telling it.” Masvidal has a long-standing history with Edwards, 33, that dates back to one of the most iconic UFC London moments of all time. Masvidal was knocked out in his rematch with Usman at UFC 261Getty Gamebred’s KO over Ben Askren in 2019 is one of the most iconic in UFC historyGetty He punched the Birmingham native backstage at an event in London six years ago, which led to an all-out brawl between both men. The incident happened during Masvidal’s post-fight interview after brutally knocking out Darren Till. Edwards and Masvidal have since gone back and forth, and fans could finally see their rivalry settled in the Octagon. They were scheduled to fight at UFC 269 in December 2021, but the American pulled out having suffered an undisclosed injury. “In every way, shape and form,” Masvidal added when asked how a fight with Edwards plays out. “I know for one thing. He can’t wrestle me for five rounds, so I don’t have to worry about the takedowns. Masvidal has been feuding with Edwards since UFC London in 2019 Masvidal was delivering an interview with ESPN when he noticed Edwards in the backgroundESPN (YouTube) The pair traded punches and Masvidal left Edwards needing medical assistanceESPN (YouTube) “And I know on the feet he’s fragile compared to me… I’ve been able to put a lot of guys away that he fought and whatnot. “If we get in that cage I’ll more than prove how fragile he is compared to me.” Back in December, Masvidal revealed he was targeting a comeback fight this April at UFC 314 in Miami. “I’m gonna fight in April, Miami is what I’m thinking,” he said. “The UFC hasn’t officially signed off on that. Some interesting offers on the table. I’m just waiting to see who it is.” The UFC have yet to make any announcements regarding Masvidal’s future, but combat sports fans can remain hopeful to see the Miami native’s last dance soon based on his recent comments. His next fight will be his first since losing to Gilbert Burns via unanimous decision at UFC 287 in April 2023. This marked a fourth successive Cctagon loss in a three-year period from 2020, during which he was also defeated by Colby Covington and Usman twice for the welterweight belt.
Jorge Masvidal is targeting a mega fight with Leon Edwards on his UFC return.
In a message directed at UFC CEO Dana White, Masvidal revealed his desire to pursue his MMA return through a bout with Edwards before fighting for a title.
Edwards was dominated by Sean Brady in the main event of UFC London this month, which subsequently diminished the Brits hopes of another shot at UFC gold.
He is a former UFC welterweight champion, but lost the 170 pounds title to Belal Muhammad last July and has now suffered consecutive defeats in the Octagon.
Masvidal, meanwhile, has challenged for the welterweight belt twice in his career, losing back-to-back bouts with Kamaru Usman, who then lost his belt to Edwards through a devastating head kick knockout.
‘Gamebred’ hasn’t fought in the UFC for almost two years, but his proposal to fight Edwards makes a lot of sense, considering the history between both fighters.
“If the UFC wants to make this happen this is what they do,” Masvidal, 40, explained on Submission Radio.
“Give me the Leon fight, and then after that I fight whoever has the goddam belt.
“Leon just came off being the champion, if anyone else beats him you give him the title shot – why wouldn’t they give it to me?
“I want you to tell your boy Dana, I know Dana is probably going to see this because you pointed out, you tell Dana, ‘Hey listen, you give him Leon, then the title fight.’
“That’s it. We don’t need to say anything else. That’s how we’re telling it.”
Masvidal has a long-standing history with Edwards, 33, that dates back to one of the most iconic UFC London moments of all time.
He punched the Birmingham native backstage at an event in London six years ago, which led to an all-out brawl between both men.
The incident happened during Masvidal’s post-fight interview after brutally knocking out Darren Till.
Edwards and Masvidal have since gone back and forth, and fans could finally see their rivalry settled in the Octagon.
They were scheduled to fight at UFC 269 in December 2021, but the American pulled out having suffered an undisclosed injury.
“In every way, shape and form,” Masvidal added when asked how a fight with Edwards plays out.
“I know for one thing. He can’t wrestle me for five rounds, so I don’t have to worry about the takedowns.
“And I know on the feet he’s fragile compared to me… I’ve been able to put a lot of guys away that he fought and whatnot.
“If we get in that cage I’ll more than prove how fragile he is compared to me.”
Back in December, Masvidal revealed he was targeting a comeback fight this April at UFC 314 in Miami.
“I’m gonna fight in April, Miami is what I’m thinking,” he said.
“The UFC hasn’t officially signed off on that. Some interesting offers on the table. I’m just waiting to see who it is.”
The UFC have yet to make any announcements regarding Masvidal’s future, but combat sports fans can remain hopeful to see the Miami native’s last dance soon based on his recent comments.
His next fight will be his first since losing to Gilbert Burns via unanimous decision at UFC 287 in April 2023.
This marked a fourth successive Cctagon loss in a three-year period from 2020, during which he was also defeated by Colby Covington and Usman twice for the welterweight belt.
