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Joe Rogan Slams Fans Who Say Diaz “Should Have Gone After” Edwards

UFC commentator and analyst Joe Rogan has slammed fans who say Nate Diaz made a mistake in the final round of his fight with Leon Edwards. Diaz faced Edwards in the UFC’s first non-main event and non-title five-round fight at UFC 263 in June. The…

UFC commentator and analyst Joe Rogan has slammed fans who say Nate Diaz made a mistake in the final round of his fight with Leon Edwards. Diaz faced Edwards in the UFC’s first non-main event and non-title five-round fight at UFC 263 in June. The Englishman largely dominated the fight and left Glendale’s Gila River […]

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Masvidal Finally Open To Edwards Fight, Calls Out “Rocky” & Burns

Jorge Masvidal has finally appeared open to a fight against Leon Edwards, but “Rocky” faces competition for the matchup from Gilbert Burns. Masvidal was last in action at UFC 261 earlier this year. In the pay-per-view’s headliner, &#8…

Jorge Masvidal has finally appeared open to a fight against Leon Edwards, but “Rocky” faces competition for the matchup from Gilbert Burns. Masvidal was last in action at UFC 261 earlier this year. In the pay-per-view’s headliner, “Gamebred” fell short of championship gold when he was brutally knocked out by Kamaru Usman early in the […]

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Jorge Masvidal Calls Out Burns & Edwards, ‘Durinho’ Responds

Jorge MasvidalJorge Masvidal is interested in fighting Gilbert Burns, Leon Edwards, or anyone who helps him close in on another welterweight title shot. ‘Gamebred’ is coming off back-to-back losses to the 170lb champ, Kamaru Usman. Masvidal famously stepped up on short notice to face ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ at UFC 251. He fell to a lopsided decision […]

Jorge Masvidal

Jorge Masvidal is interested in fighting Gilbert Burns, Leon Edwards, or anyone who helps him close in on another welterweight title shot.

‘Gamebred’ is coming off back-to-back losses to the 170lb champ, Kamaru Usman. Masvidal famously stepped up on short notice to face ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ at UFC 251. He fell to a lopsided decision defeat but did well to go the distance with less than a week to prepare for the bout.

Masvidal and Usman rematched earlier this year at UFC 261. A full camp didn’t help ‘Street Jesus’ who was sensationally knocked out by Usman inside two rounds.

The 36-year-old remains intent on fighting for UFC gold once again. During an appearance at Dickies Arena on Friday, Masvidal namechecked Burns and Edwards when asked about who his next opponent will be.

“I don’t know man,” Masvidal said. “I mean, sh*t, Durinho is calling me out. If we can make it pop with Durinho, Leon [Edwards], anyone of these guys that gets me closer to the belt.”

Burns got wind of Masvidal’s call out and suggested they throw down later this year.

“Hey @GamebredFighter you know it’s all respect from me, let’s dance in November or December,” Burns wrote on social media. “I’m ready my guy #supernecessary let’s do this”

Burns is also coming off a loss to Usman. The former teammates faced off at UFC 258 earlier this year. The Brazilian started well, dropping the champion in the opening round. Usman quickly rallied to dominate Burns in round two before finding the TKO finish in round three.

Edwards has distanced himself from a fight with Burns in recent days. The Englishman is currently riding a nine-fight win streak and seems to be next in line for a title shot. ‘Rocky’ could well sit out and wait for the winner of Usman vs Covington II or maybe a grudge match with Masvidal will entice him into the Octagon for the third time in 2021.

Who do you want to see Jorge Masvidal fight next?

Edwards Delivers Speechless Response To Luque’s Title Shot Request

UFC welterweight Leon Edwards has responded to Vicente Luque’s title shot request by simply tweeting a photo referencing his 2017 victory over the Brazilian. Luque made a strong case to face champion Kamaru Usman next after out-grappling jiu-jitsu spec…

UFC welterweight Leon Edwards has responded to Vicente Luque’s title shot request by simply tweeting a photo referencing his 2017 victory over the Brazilian. Luque made a strong case to face champion Kamaru Usman next after out-grappling jiu-jitsu specialist Michael Chiesa at UFC 265 on Saturday. The first-round submission win makes it four on the […]

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Edwards Has A Reminder For “Ugly Bastard” Burns, Burns Fires Back

Leon Edwards is poking at Gilbert Burns over a challenge that went unanswered. Edwards is currently the number three-ranked UFC welterweight. Burns is just ahead of him at number two. The two have yet to share the Octagon but it appears they may be on …

Leon Edwards is poking at Gilbert Burns over a challenge that went unanswered. Edwards is currently the number three-ranked UFC welterweight. Burns is just ahead of him at number two. The two have yet to share the Octagon but it appears they may be on a collision course. Recently, the two have stoked the flames […]

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Gilbert Burns & Leon Edwards Continue To Bicker On Social Media

Gilbert BurnsGilbert Burns is dead set on fighting Leon Edwards next and he’s letting everyone know it. In July, Burns got back in the win column with a dominant grappling display against Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson at UFC 264. Post-fight, he name-checked Nate Diaz, Jorge Masvidal, and Edwards as fellow welterweight contenders who he’d like to face […]

Gilbert Burns

Gilbert Burns is dead set on fighting Leon Edwards next and he’s letting everyone know it.

In July, Burns got back in the win column with a dominant grappling display against Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson at UFC 264. Post-fight, he name-checked Nate Diaz, Jorge Masvidal, and Edwards as fellow welterweight contenders who he’d like to face next.

On Monday, ‘Durinho’ dialed in on Edwards who appears to be next in line for a shot at the welterweight belt after racking up nine straight UFC wins.

The Brazilian posted a clip from the UFC 265 post-fight press conference that showed Dana White saying Edwards will “probably” need to fight again in order to secure a 170lb title shot.

‘Rocky’ fired back with an alternate opponent suggestion for Burns.

Burns then angrily compared his record to that of his rival.

“Your best win is Nate Diaz who is unranked and the last time he beat a true WW is….NEVER, you are on a 9 fight win streak and nobody gives a shit about you. I’ve beat legends in Woodley, Maia and WB…come get this smoke…BRUMMIE CUNT”

“Nate beat you, I’ll bury you”

“COUPLE FACTS you had 8 weeks to fight Gunnar, I had 8 days. He mounted you and you held on for life. I beat up Gunnar in his country….fight me BRUNMIE CUNT lol”

Edwards then reminded Burns of the time he sat out to wait for a title shot rather than fight him.

“Remember when I called that ugly bastard out and he was like no I’ll wait 12months for my title shot #nochinburns #snake”

Burns insisted that he was in a much stronger position than Edwards currently is.

“Well I got a title shot, you don’t have one and Dana said you need one more fight. I’m ranked higher than you, fight me. I dare you “Handsome bastard”

‘Durinho’ ended the conversation by stating he is the only option for Edwards who risks being overlooked for a title shot if he refuses to fight.

“Truth of the matter is that I am helping you. If you don’t fight you will get skipped AGAIN. They are going to take you out of the rankings AGAIN Sitting out won’t help and @GamebredFighter isn’t going to fight you because he is still sleeping BRUNMIE CUNT lol”

Do you want to see Gilbert Burns vs. Leon Edwards?