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Jorge Masvidal’s Manager Claims Title Shot Was Already Negotiated

Colby Covington is next in line to fight Kamaru Usman for the UFC welterweight title. However, the next man up after “Chaos” already seems to be set. Earlier today, Leon Edwards claimed that Jorge Masvidal turned down a fight with him. However, Masvidal’s manager, Ibrahim Kawa, took to Twitter and labeled such claims as “fake […]

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Colby Covington is next in line to fight Kamaru Usman for the UFC welterweight title. However, the next man up after “Chaos” already seems to be set.

Earlier today, Leon Edwards claimed that Jorge Masvidal turned down a fight with him. However, Masvidal’s manager, Ibrahim Kawa, took to Twitter and labeled such claims as “fake news.” Kawa called the Englishman’s comments a “desperate” attempt and claimed Masvidal already has a title shot negotiated.

“#fakenews we were never offered a fight with Leon as we already negotiated a title shot after the askren win. This is a desperate attempt. Yes Jorge next fight is for the title. as for “demands” it can’t be a demand if it was already agreed to before he fought askren. Thanks”

Edwards responded to Kawa’s claims and called him a liar, claiming he was trying to “protect your boy.”

“shut your lying mouth you fat f*ck. stop trying to protect your boy and stop your desperate attempts to be tough on twitter your quiet as a mouse in person”

A fan pointed out on Twitter that Covington has already been promised the next shot at Usman. Kawa acknowledged this before noting that, just because Covington is next in line, doesn’t mean Masvidal’s next fight won’t be for the title.

“He is. We knew this and are ok with it. Jorge next fight will be for the title. Doesn’t mean he is next for the title”

What do you think about Kawa claiming Masvidal already has a title shot negotiated?

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Jorge Masvidal’s Manager Denies ‘Gamebred’ Turned Down Leon Edwards Bout

Jorge Masvidal’s manager is denying claims made by Leon Edwards. Masvidal’s next bout is unclear. “Gamebred” is riding a wave of momentum following his record-setting knockout victory over Ben Askren last month. His manager, Abr…

Jorge Masvidal’s manager is denying claims made by Leon Edwards. Masvidal’s next bout is unclear. “Gamebred” is riding a wave of momentum following his record-setting knockout victory over Ben Askren last month. His manager, Abraham Kawa, recently turned some heads when he said Masvidal will only take a UFC welterweight title bout, or a showdown […]

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Leon Edwards Claims Jorge Masvidal Is Turning Down Fight With Him

Jorge Masvidal is sticking to his guns. “Gamebred” has no interest in fighting Leon Edwards, and wants instead a meeting against welterweight champion Kamaru Usman or Conor McGregor. However, that puts Masvidal in a difficult situation. Colby Covington has emerged as the frontrunner to face Kamaru Usman for the 170-pound title. After his win over […]

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Jorge Masvidal is sticking to his guns. “Gamebred” has no interest in fighting Leon Edwards, and wants instead a meeting against welterweight champion Kamaru Usman or Conor McGregor.

However, that puts Masvidal in a difficult situation. Colby Covington has emerged as the frontrunner to face Kamaru Usman for the 170-pound title. After his win over Robbie Lawler this past weekend, Dana White has confirmed “Chaos” will receive the next title shot. As for McGregor, his Octagon return remains up in the air, and White has already shot down a potential fight between the Irishman and Masvidal.

With that being said, Edwards wants his shot at “Gamebred.” Speaking to MMA Junkie, however, the Englishman reveals Masvidal has already turned the fight down.

“The only fight that makes sense now is me and Masvidal, and that’s the fight that I want,” Edwards said. “I spoke to the UFC. They want the fight. I want the fight. But Masvidal is turning the fight down. They say he doesn’t want the fight, so I don’t know. I’m just here.

“I’ll be ready to go at the end of the year and hopefully get one of those fights. They’re saying Masvidal said no, he doesn’t want the fight. He’s trying to outbid himself, saying he wants a stupid amount of money to fight. So I’m ready to go. I’m just waiting to see what happens, and so I’m looking forward to it. Hopefully we get the fight done.”

As far as Masvidal demanding fights between either McGregor or Usman, Edwards doesn’t see how the Miami native holds such leverage. He’s 2-2 in his last fights, but his two victories have been back-to-back vicious knockout wins over fellow elites Darren Till and Ben Askren.

“I just don’t see where he gets the nerve to be demanding, making demands on what he wants,” Edwards said.

“He’s 2-2 in his last four fights and I’m 8-0 in my last eight fights, second most to the champion. So I feel I should be ahead of him, anyway, in the title-shot contention. But I’m still willing to put my 8-0 up against his 2-2 to prove who’s the No. 1.”

What do you think about Edwards claiming Masvidal turned down a fight with him?

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Leon Edwards Claims Jorge Masvidal Turned Down UFC Fight Offer

Leon Edwards is ready to throw down, but he says Jorge Masvidal has other plans. Edwards and Masvidal aren’t likely to exchange Christmas cards later this year. Back in March, the two were involved in a backstage incident post-UFC London. Masvida…

Leon Edwards is ready to throw down, but he says Jorge Masvidal has other plans. Edwards and Masvidal aren’t likely to exchange Christmas cards later this year. Back in March, the two were involved in a backstage incident post-UFC London. Masvidal’s post-fight interview with Laura Sanko was interrupted when he exchanged words with Edwards. The […]

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Kamaru Usman Names Darkhorse In Welterweight Title Race

Many expect Kamaru Usman’s first title defense to be against Colby Covington. That includes UFC president, Dana White who confirmed that after “Chaos” had beaten Robbie Lawler he would be next. Yet, there are still other contenders like Jorge Masvidal, Leon Edwards, and the rematch of Tyron Woodley. With no contracts signed, nothing is official […]

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Many expect Kamaru Usman’s first title defense to be against Colby Covington. That includes UFC president, Dana White who confirmed that after “Chaos” had beaten Robbie Lawler he would be next.

Yet, there are still other contenders like Jorge Masvidal, Leon Edwards, and the rematch of Tyron Woodley. With no contracts signed, nothing is official and Usman says the Englishman is a dark horse to get the next title shot.

“I would think so, but this is one thing that I’ve learned over the years, is that until it’s finally signed by both parties and hey, that’s gonna happen, nothing’s official yet,” Kamaru Usman said to Chael Sonnen on his podcast (as transcribed by BJPENN.com). “Because they’ve said time and time again, ‘Hey, this guy’s next and it didn’t happen. That guy’s next, and it didn’t happen. So, you know, I would like to think it’s between those three. But, I would say more a dark horse is Leon Edwards, who just kind of thrust himself into the mix. So, I would give it a four-man circus right now going on.”

Edwards is on an eight-fight winning streak with notable wins over the likes of Donald Cerrone, Gunnar Nelson, Vicente Luque, and Rafael dos Anjos. Yet, many think the Englishman should fight Jorge Masvidal while Covington fights Usman.

Regardless, Covington has said Usman has been ducking him for a long time, and after this interview, it will be interesting to see what he says now. But, White did promise “Chaos” a title shot, so all signs point to that being next.

Who do you think should be Kamaru Usman’s first title defense?

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Leon Edwards Focused on Title, Not Jorge Masvidal

From the moment he ingested a three piece and a soda from acclaimed chef Jorge Masvidal, Leon Edwards has made it a point of placing Masvidal at the top of his hit list. But that doesn’t mean he is at the top of Edwards’ wish list. That honor would fal…

From the moment he ingested a three piece and a soda from acclaimed chef Jorge Masvidal, Leon Edwards has made it a point of placing Masvidal at the top of his hit list. But that doesn’t mean he is at the top of Edwards’ wish list. That honor would fall to whomever is the world […]

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