Leon Edwards defeated Kamaru Usman to retain the Welterweight identify in the principle tournament of UFC 286 on Saturday. Edwards surpassed his opponent by way of 48-46, 48-46 and 47-47 on the finish of 5 rounds.
After his terrific win, Edwards were given to understand that Colby Covington who’s international No. 2 within the welterweight class, can be his subsequent opponent in occasions to come back. Rocky reacted to the scoop and shared that he used to be now not pleased with Covington getting an opportunity to take him on.
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“I do not understand how that is smart. He [ Colby Covington] hasn’t fought for over a 12 months and a part. Sat out, now not injured, I simply do not get how he simply slides in for the sector identify shot when there is different guys within the department that is been lively, been combating, did not take a seat out,” stated Edwards.
“Like I stated, I’m the king now. I’ve earned my approach. I believe I will have to come to a decision who is subsequent,” he added.
Edwards would like to have his subsequent bout in opposition to Jorge Masvidal with whom he stocks a turbulent previous. Rivalry between the 2 dates again to 2019 when each stars had picked up wins at a UFC card in London. During Masvidal’s submit battle interview, Edwards had shouted one thing at him about putting in a possible battle between them.
Edwards’ provocations had resulted in a behind the curtain brawl between him and Masvidal, with safety dashing to split the opponents. Meanwhile, Masvidal is ready to fasten horns in opposition to Gilbert Burns within the UFC 287 co-main tournament in April.
“If we move pay-per-view sensible, I’d most certainly move if Masvidal beats Burns, that is the battle to make. If you are going pay-per-view sensible however I simply do not see how Colby sits out for a 12 months, now not injured after which simply slides in for a identify shot once I needed to win 12 fights to get there,” stated Edwards.
“When I used to be looking to get my identify shot, they are all the time announcing who’s he and I have no idea who he’s and now I’m the king. Now he is allowed to simply bounce the road and simply bounce directly in? Like I stated, I’m the king now. I’ll come to a decision who is subsequent,” he added.