Joe Rogan has spent enough time around the octagon to become a potent matchmaker. He was seen in some matchmaking action recently. Rogan was talking to internet celebrity Dave Portnoy recently on his show. Episode 1920 saw the duo talk about a huge range of topics. MMA naturally was one of the most comprehensively discussed ones. While the two discussed who were the fighters who could be a good match for ‘terrifying’ Khamzat Chimaev, they also found a match-up for Leon Edwards in the welterweight division.

Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman have fought twice in the past 7 years. The spoils have been shared till now and a battle was brewing for March 2023. Unfortunately, Usman may not be able to turn up and the UFC will be looking for a replacement for Usman.

Joe Rogan approves Masvidal to take on Edwards

While talking to Dave Portnoy, Rogan was very optimistic about Jorge Masvidal being a good match for Leon Edwards. Replying to Portnoy, he said, “That’s a good fight because Jorge Masvidal sucker-punched Leon Edwards backstage when Jorge just won a fight. I think he just knocked out Darren Till.”

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A fight with big names like Jorge Masvidal and Leon Edwards was always going to be big. The sucker punch delivered by Masvidal backstage adds a bit of beef and spice to the match-up and fans will be really excited to know if the fight is materializing if they were to fight.

Kamaru Usman may have to wait for another surgery

#1 Welterweight and #4 pound-for-pound fighter Kamaru Usman would have been eager to settle some scores against Leon Edwards, but he will have to wait. Usman is struggling with a ligament tear. It is speculated that there will be “another surgery” as shared by Rogan. And it will keep him out of the octagon for a while. Usman might miss his trilogy fight against Leon Edwards in March and replacements are being talked about.

While Edwards vs Usman would have been a huge fight, ‘Gamebred’ taking on Edwards is also a very exciting proposition. With Joe Rogan’s approval, fight gods may align some stars that may let the fans watch the 38-year-old take his beef from backstage to the octagon. What’s your take on this possible fight?

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