‘I’ll rip his head off’… Jorge Masvidal sends spiteful warning to Conor McGregor forward of UFC return

Jorge Masvidal targets Conor McGregor as a possible opponent for his eagerly anticipated UFC comeback, claiming the battle would finish in devastating vogue.

The 40-year-old’s final outing – a 10-round skilled boxing match – came about earlier this yr, when he misplaced a majority resolution to Nate Diaz.

Jorge Masvidal, although, had beforehand scored a third-round stoppage over Diaz, turning into the unique BMF champion, after they locked horns within the octagon again in 2019.

However, after struggling 4 defeats on the bounce in opposition to a few of the sport’s slickest operators, ‘Gamebred’ is now trying to reignite his MMA profession.

Jorge Masvidal calls out Conor McGregor

Following a sensational victory over Diaz, Masvidal entered his first UFC title battle in opposition to Kamaru Usman in 2020.

Having taken the chance on quick discover, the fight sports activities star gave a stable account of himself by way of 5 rounds, however in the end misplaced a unanimous resolution.

Certain sufficient, the American was then decisively overwhelmed of their rapid rematch, earlier than dropping to seasoned contenders Colby Covington and Gilbert Burns.

With Masvidal trying to get again within the win column, although, he has now teased a possible showdown in opposition to Conor McGregor subsequent yr.

McGregor, in fact, has not fought since his crushing defeat to Dustin Poirier again in 2021.

However nonetheless, ‘The Infamous’ has insisted that he’ll make a spectacular return sooner or later subsequent yr, doubtlessly headlining a deliberate UFC card in Miami.

And so, with McGregor representing essentially the most profitable possibility, Masvidal is seemingly assured that the pair will collide in April.

“I’d like for it to be Conor as a result of I heard he additionally needs to battle on that very same date,” Masvidal advised Hablemos MMA 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. Nonetheless, if him and the UFC make that mistake, I’ll take his head off in Miami in April.

“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.”

Jorge Masvidal names Leon Edwards as a substitute opponent for his UFC return

Whereas a conflict with McGregor may very well be enormous, there may be nonetheless loads of uncertainty connected to the Irishman’s comeback.

And so, as a substitute of focusing all of his consideration on the MMA star, Masvidal has named former welterweight champion Leon Edwards as a attainable back-up possibility.

Since dropping his title to Belal Muhammad in a large upset earlier this yr, Edwards has not revealed any hints concerning his subsequent task.

However with Masvidal trying to rejoin the scene at 170 lbs, the Brit may very well be enticed by the potential matchup.

“[Edwards] and I’ve historical past, and it’s time to settle it,” Masvidal added. “He’s not booked, and neither am I. Let’s go, signal the contract, and I’ll break your face.”

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