J. Masvidal (left) and L. Edwards (right) would face each other in the UFC 269. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
With about a month to go, the UFC 269 on December 11th, it suffered an important loss. Scheduled as the third most important fight of the night, the rivalry between Jorge masvidal e Leon edwards was canceled and removed from the card, due to an injury to 'Jesus das Ruas'. The information was released by Ultimate's business director, Hunter Campbell, to the North American 'ESPN'.
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It is not yet known, however, whether Edwards will continue on the card against another opponent or will also withdraw from the fight, so that the duel can take place at another opportunity.
The fighters have a controversial history outside the Octagon. In 2019, they came to blows behind the scenes of a card promoted by the UFC. On that occasion, the Englishman ended up suffering an eye injury.
In the UFC since 2013, Jorge has fought 20 times for the organization and recorded 12 wins and eight losses. The fighter has a professional MMA record of 35 triumphs and 15 setbacks.
Yes, Leon edwards, who comes from ten fights without losing, occupies third place in the welterweight category (up to 77kg), behind only Gilbert Durinho, Colby covington and the current champion, Kamaru Usman.
Despite the exit from the fight between Masvidal and Edwards, the UFC 269, which takes place on December 11th, features two title fights. Charles of the Bronx defends his lightweight belt (up to 70,3kg.) for the first time against Dustin poirier, While Amanda nunes measures forces against Julianna Pena in roosters (up to 61,2kg.).
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