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If you don’t have a number by your name, Jorge Masvidal isn’t interested in fighting you.
The veteran UFC welterweight, who’s previously struggled to attract marquee opposition, today took to Twitter to dismiss callouts from those not on the top-15 list.
If you’re not ranked keep my name out your mouth #realisback
— Jorge Masvidal UFC (@GamebredFighter) October 15, 2018
Despite his stance, Masvidal (32-13 MMA, 9-6 UFC) remains a target for standout welterweights. Earlier this month, Vicente Luque (14-6-1 MMA, 7-2 UFC) named Masvidal as a top choice for his next fight after a blistering knockout at UFC 229. Luque currently is unranked on the UFC’s list.
Asked for a response to Luque’s callout, Masvidal texted to MMAjunkie: “who is that.”
Today, at least one ranked fighter would like to remind Masvidal he’s still around. British welterweight Leon Edwards (16-3 MMA, 8-2 UFC) blasted “Gamebred” and accused him of ducking a potential fight.
I am ranked and called your name plenty of times, but you have every excuse. You’re ranked only 2 spots above me kid and you’re on a 2 fight losing streak. don’t be scared pussy!!
— Leon ‘Rocky’ Edwards (@Leon_edwardsmma) October 15, 2018
Edwards called out Masvidal in June after a pivotal win over Donald Cerrone at UFC Fight Night 132. Masvidal subsequently accepted the verbal offer.
“If Leon is the biggest fight that I can get my hands on, meaning the biggest name and biggest ranking, then that’s who it is,” he told MMAjunkie.
The fight, however, never materialized. Masvidal subsequently took a gig on the Spanish-language reality show, “Exatlon Estados Unidos,” a sports-themed show with a grand prize of $200,000.
While Luque appears to have gotten the brush-off, Edwards might have better luck talking his way into a fight.
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