Jorge Masvidal mum on UFC return specifics however says ‘massive phrase, massive information’ coming quickly

The purpose of this 12 months has been reached when Dana White and UFC matchmakers might begin trying towards 2025. And as they think about who to guide when, they’ll have a well-recognized title to work with.

That’s as a result of Jorge Masvidal, who remained underneath contract with the UFC regardless of a quick retirement, has stated he’s “undoubtedly” coming again to compete in MMA. Masvidal advised MMA Junkie Radio on Thursday that his conversations with White, govt Hunter Campbell and matchmakers have been productive.

“Excellent news, great things with them proper now, my brothers,” Masvidal stated. “Good things coming, information very quickly.”

When pressed for specifics about his impending UFC return, Masvidal performed it near the vest.

“There’s loads of choices on the freaking desk,” Masvidal stated. “We haven’t narrowed down a selected one but. Type of ready for a pair issues to go right here and fall there. Then I’m speculated to get massive phrase, brother – massive phrase, massive information. I’ll inform you now: It’d be the most important information of the 12 months in all probability.”

Might that imply a possible showdown with Conor McGregor, who’s not tied to Michael Chandler? In spite of everything, Masvidal and McGregor have feuded up to now. However it’s anybody’s guess.

Masvidal stated he’s again at American High Staff and has began coaching blended martial arts once more – and he’s feeling the soreness after focusing solely on boxing for a number of months main as much as his boxing match with Nate Diaz. Masvidal stated he’s pushing himself onerous due to Bellator champion Johnny Eblen, who’s gearing up for a title-fight rematch in opposition to Fabian Edwards subsequent month at PFL: Battle of the Giants.

“I’ve gotten some good, high quality rounds with Johnny,” Masvidal stated. “Johnny’s on the point of scrap and, f*ck, he’s on one other degree proper now. He’s hitting the fuel pedal very onerous. He’s an actual nightmare on the gymnasium proper now for everybody that’s going with him. I’m by no means gonna title drop, however there’s loads of guys Johnny’s getting in there with, man, and he’s placing in good work. I believe this man’s gonna be a future UFC champion.”