Jorge Masvidal needs to make an enormous splash for his return to the UFC.
The unique BMF champion, Masvidal plans to return subsequent April on the UFC’s anticipated pay-per-view occasion in Miami, and he’s particularly concentrating on a few large names in star Conor McGregor and former welterweight champion Leon Edwards.
Masvidal (35-17 MMA, 12-10 UFC) has historical past with each fighters, however ideally he’d wish to face McGregor.
“I’d like for it to be Conor (McGregor) as a result of I heard he additionally needs to battle on that very same date,” Masvidal informed MMA Junkie in Spanish. “He’s by no means talked about my title as a result of he is aware of I’ll rip his head off. Nevertheless, if him and the UFC make that mistake, I’ll take his head off in Miami in April. However I don’t know if he needs it. He is aware of I’ll break him and make him look unhealthy. I gained’t take him down. I’ll strike with him and take him out of this orbit. He’s by no means talked about my title, and it’s for a motive. …
“They’re saying he would possibly wish to do it, however I’m chilling. If he needs to do it, nice, I’ll kill him. If not, Leon Edwards. He and I’ve historical past, and it’s time to settle it. He’s not booked, and neither am I. Let’s go, signal the contract, and I’ll break your face.”
McGregor vs. Masvidal: Large UFC enterprise?
Masvidal guarantees a UFC return within the first half of 2025. It will be his first MMA battle after asserting his retirement from the game in 2023. Masvidal did compete as soon as in 2024 however in a boxing match in opposition to Nate Diaz – a battle he misplaced by majority resolution.
“Gamebred” has been one of many greatest stars in MMA in recent times. Though within the battle in opposition to Edwards, he ideally wish to battle McGregor, as the 2 may placed on a blockbuster occasion for the promotion.
“He is aware of I’m one of the best pay-per-view draw proper behind him,” Masvidal mentioned. “He’s No. 1, after which it’s me by way of who’s offered essentially the most pay-per-views in recent times. What would a battle between me and him do? That might break all data.
“He’s a b*tch. He’s a b*tch. Plus, he likes to snort cocaine all day. Let’s see if he needs to throw down with a real canine. Coaching is what I do. I’ll bust my ass to be in one of the best form doable. That man is a clown.”
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