Jorge Masvidal wants Conor McGregor or Leon Edwards for UFC return

Jorge Masvidal desires 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 focusing 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 prefer to face McGregor.

“I’d like for it to be Conor (McGregor) as a result of I heard he additionally desires to struggle on that very same date,” Masvidal told MMA Junkie in Spanish. “He’s by no means talked about my identify 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 desires it. He is aware of I’ll break him and make him look unhealthy. I received’t take him down. I’ll strike with him and take him out of this orbit. He’s by no means talked about my identify, and it’s for a purpose. …

“They’re saying he may need to do it, however I’m chilling. If he desires 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 struggle after announcing his retirement from the game in 2023. Masvidal did compete as soon as in 2024 however in a boxing match towards Nate Diaz – a struggle he misplaced by majority decision.

“Gamebred” has been one of many greatest stars in MMA lately. Though within the struggle towards Edwards, he ideally want to struggle McGregor, as the 2 may placed on a blockbuster occasion for the promotion.

“He is aware of I’m the perfect pay-per-view draw proper behind him,” Masvidal stated. “He’s No. 1, after which it’s me by way of who’s bought probably the most pay-per-views lately. What would a struggle between me and him do? That will break all information.

“He’s a b*tch. He’s a b*tch. Plus, he likes to snort cocaine all day. Let’s see if he desires to throw down with a real canine. Coaching is what I do. I’ll bust my ass to be in the perfect form potential. That man is a clown.”