Leon Edwards slams ‘fraud’ Jorge Masvidal after fighter withdraws from UFC 269 bout

Jorge MasvidalHe was forced to quit his UFC 269 fight with him Leon EdwardsDue to an injury, the event is now just a month away.

MasvidalWas set to fight Leon EdwardsIn a welterweight fight, but an undisclosed injury kept him from the OctagonUFC Chief Business Officer Hunter CampbellESPN. TheAfter an incident between them in September, the two fighters had been preparing for a long fight. March 2019.

MasvidalAfter making waves with the knockout of, I was on a losing streak. Ben AskrenA doctor-stoppage TKO win is possible Nate DiazIn 2019. HeHaving suffered two consecutive losses, Kamaru Usman.

Edwards didn’t appear to be too happy with MasvidalResigning from the fight

GLENDALE, ARIZONA – JUNE 12: Leon EdwardsThis is JamaicaAfter defeating, leaves the Octagon Nate DiazTheir UFC 263 welterweight match at Gila River ArenaOn June12, 2021 Glendale, Arizona.
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“DisappointedBut I was honest and knew that this fraud wouldn’t fight me. HeIt was a stopover on the way towards the title. TheGoal remains the same.” Edwards tweeted.

“MuchHe said he needed to take some time for his family, @usman84kg I will see you soon,” and also referred to the current UFC Welterweight champion. Usman.

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EdwardsHasn’t lost a battle against the scum since 2015. Usman. HeLast defeated Nate Diaz via decision at UFC 263 in June.

Leon EdwardsThis is JamaicaPrepare to fight Nate DiazIn their welterweight fight at the UFC 263 event Gila River ArenaOn June12, 2021 Glendale, Arizona.
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It’s unclear whether EdwardsHe will be facing a new opponent, but the undefeated will remain unaffected. Khamzat ChimaevHe threw his name in the ring.

“Borz”Fighted four times between 2020-2021. The UkrainianRecently, fighter beat Jingliang LiSubmission at UFC 267 last Month

EdwardsIs ranked No. 3 and ChimaevIt is No. 10, according to UFC’s list in the welterweight division.