Machado Garry during his dominant win over Neil Magny in August
“It’s very irritating, because I’m a young fighter who wants to be the best in the world, who wants to train with the best in the world, and Renegade is the best gym in the UK. I went there to learn from the guys around Birmingham and who have essentially proven that it’s the best gym in the UK; I didn’t go there to train with Leon, I went there to train with that gym, because they’re amazing.
“Now I’m being stopped from going to a gym, because I might potentially fight Leon in 18 months. My attitude is: If that’s the case, why not have this conversation in six months?
“I love the guys at Renegade. They’re really nice and welcoming, I rang them beforehand to make sure everything was good. Then, after the second day I was there, they were like: ‘Oh, we can’t have you back, Leon and some of his team don’t want this.’
“So, when we talk about conflict, that’s it. There’s a piece for you to write, for sure!”
The Independent has contacted Edwards, Lovell and Team Renegade for comment.
Machado Garry last fought in August, beating Neil Magny via unanimous decision. The “Future” is next in action at UFC 296 in December, facing teammate Luque.
Meanwhile, Edwards last fought in March, outpointing Kamaru Usman to retain the welterweight title that he took from his old rival with a head-kick knockout last August. The Birmingham fighter, 32, is due to headline UFC 296, defending his belt against former interim champion Colby Covington.
Watch UFC 296 live on TNT Sports in the UK and Ireland, on Saturday 16 December.
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