Jorge Masvidal on Leon Edwards’ Second Straight Loss
Throughout an interview with Submission Radio, Jorge Masvidal revealed whether or not or not the one-sided loss for Leon Edwards caught him off guard.
“No, in no way,” Masvidal mentioned. “I didn’t assume that Leon had nice wrestling like that, particularly if guys may experience a little bit bit more durable, you understand? I believed in my thoughts Sean might be an issue. I believed Leon possibly on the ft may undoubtedly beat him if he stored it standing, however I believed Sean was going to have the ability to seize him. Sean Brady’s bought a great base, man.”
Masvidal then made it clear that he nonetheless has unfinished enterprise with Edwards stemming from an incident between the 2 again in 2019. “Gamebred” thinks he outmatches Edwards in all areas of MMA.
“In each method, form, and type,” Masvidal mentioned. “I do know for one factor, he can’t wrestle me for 5 rounds. So, I don’t have to fret concerning the takedowns, and I do know on the ft he’s fragile in comparison with me.”
Time will inform if the UFC brass has any curiosity within the matchup. Masvidal and Edwards have by no means shared the Octagon regardless of a bodily backstage encounter at a UFC London present six years in the past. “Gamebred” and Edwards exchanged phrases earlier than Masvidal approached “Rocky” and punched him within the face.
