With rumors of his UFC comeback starting to ramp up, Jorge Masvidal has listed a number of names who he’d like to face upon his return.
‘Gamebred’ has been having fun with life outdoors the octagon of late. Alongside the operating of his personal naked knuckle MMA promotion, the fan-favorite competed in his first boxing match in 19 years on July 6, however now seems destined to return to the cage.
After saying his plans to unretire earlier this month, Jorge Masvidal said that he is ready to see how issues unfold within the division earlier than making his subsequent transfer.
“Hopefully the UFC and me can come to a date,” Masvidal mentioned concerning his imminent return to the game. “Then rock and roll from there, you understand.”
“So, we’re simply going to attend proper now. See what traces up, see what opens up, and see who I might chop down.”
Masvidal later known as out numerous potential opponents, together with long-term rival Leon Edwards.
“These two names [Leon Edwards and Michael Chandler] I would really like. I would not thoughts getting within the cage with them dudes.”
“Nothing private towards Mike. I like Mike, I seen his rise since Bellator. I have been watching Mike for a very long time do his factor in combating. However, I believe it’d simply be like a really enjoyable combat, a really huge combat.”
“Then, the me and Leon combat. We have all the time had our variations, so why not settle them within the cage? It is the easiest way to do it, you understand. So, what’s up?”
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After dismissing a possible Conor McGregor matchup, Jorge Masvidal turned his consideration Nick Diaz.
“I do not know what Nate’s present state of affairs with the UFC is or is not,” Masvidal mentioned concerning a 3rd combat with Nate Diaz. “So, I do not know.”
“He isn’t on the roster, proper? So I do not wish to attempt to get a fantasy combat going. I simply wish to get a combat.”
“Possibly his brother as a result of his brother’s on the roster. However, I believe his brother has a combat lined up… Possibly after that combat, I do not know. I simply wish to f*** someone up.”
