UFC: UFC News: UFC fans are at the edge of their seats, eagerly awaiting the epic showdown between welterweight rivals Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman. The highly anticipated main event of UFC 286 at London’s O2 Arena promises to be a thrilling spectacle. Fresh off his breathtaking knockout of Usman last August, which levelled their series at 1-1. Follow UFC News Updates with InsideSport.IN.
Now Edwards is ready to defend his title against ‘The Nigerian Nightmare,’ who has won a staggering 19 of his last 20 fights. While the event is still time away, let’s take a trip down memory lane and revisit Rocky’s most notorious moments in the UFC where he got busted up by Jorge Masvidal in a backstage brawl.
UFC: VIDEO: When Leon Edwards got busted up by BMF Jorge Masvidal in a backstage brawl
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Watch the video of UFC Champion Leon Edwards, caught in an altercation with Jorge Masvidal
March 16, 2019, marked a day of intense drama and tension in the world of UFC as a heated altercation occurred between Leon Edwards and Jorge Masvidal backstage at the UFC Fight Night event in London. The altercation quickly turned physical, with the two fighters engaging in a brawl that left Edwards with visible damage after a punch from Masvidal connected with his face.
The incident was captured on video during that time Masvidal was in mid-interview and he suddenly ran to Edwards. In order to provide some background, it’s worth noting that both fighters were on the same card and had just won their respective fights. As Edwards was leaving the arena, decided to confront Masvidal and challenge him to a fight. This quickly escalated into a heated altercation, resulting in Masvidal landing a punch that caused a cut on Edwards’ head.
It quickly spread across social media, garnering widespread criticism and condemnation from fans and officials alike. Many have questioned the behaviour of both fighters, with some expressing disappointment and frustration at the lack of professionalism displayed by Edwards and Masvidal.
The fallout from the incident remains to be seen, with many speculating on what consequences, if any, will befall the fighters as a result of their actions. Despite the negative attention surrounding the incident, it has only added to the already-high levels of excitement and anticipation surrounding future UFC events.
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