Jorge Masvidal is planning to end his retirement from MMA, eyeing a comeback fight against old rival Leon Edwards.
Masvidal, 40, has not competed in the sport since his decision loss to Gilbert Burns in April 2023. That bout, which marked the American’s fourth straight defeat, took place in his hometown of Miami – a fitting place to call time on his MMA career.
Yet Masvidal is now seeking a return to the UFC, having boxed once during his absence from MMA, losing to Nate Diaz on points last July.
“I don’t have a date in mind,” Masvidal told Uncrowned. “I’m just shooting for Leon’s ass. Let’s go fix this, go f***ing fight. Throw down like men, beat your ass, and that’s it. I ain’t getting any younger.”
Many fans wished to see Masvidal fight Edwards after an infamous backstage incident in 2019, when Masvidal sucker-punched the Jamaican-Briton at UFC London. However, the bout never materialised, with Masvidal going on to become the ‘Baddest Motherf*****’ champion but twice failing to win the welterweight belt, while Edwards held the 170lb title from 2022 until 2024.
Most recently, Edwards competed at UFC London this month, losing to Sean Brady via submission to cap off an uninspired performance.
“He surprised a lot of people,” Masvidal said of Brady. “The guy’s tough like a dog on a bone. He gets into tough positions and keeps stepping on the gas. I think Leon felt that pressure and just kind of broke, like: ‘Man, I’m in a bad spot here, I need to get out of this ...
