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Jorge Masvidal Has Sights Set on Title Bout
Jorge Masvidal will fight Leon Edwards in December at UFC 269, which will be a continuation from their original scuffle in March 2019 at a UFC Fight Night in London.
Earlier that night, Edwards defeated Gunnar Nelson by split decision. Then came the main event, where Masvidal knocked out Darren Till. As a victorious Masvidal was being interviewed following his win, he suddenly found himself in the midst of a backstage altercation with Edwards.