Jorge Masvidal reveals his UFC return is about for April in Miami: “I will likely be again!”

Former UFC title challenger Jorge Masvidal intends to return to the octagon in April.

‘Gamebred’ is in an extremely bizarre place at this stage of his profession. He final appeared in motion in July, ending a short-lived retirement to face Nate Diaz within the boxing ring. Whereas Jorge Masvidal continues to be underneath UFC contract, Dana White gave his blessing for the previous title challenger to face off in opposition to an outdated rival.

Nonetheless, Diaz wound up handing the 40-year-old a unanimous choice loss earlier this summer time. For Jorge Masvidal, the defeat was his fifth in a row in fight sports activities. Having retired after a four-fight UFC dropping streak punctuated by a loss to Gilbert Burns final April, it appeared that the previous title challenger was performed for good.

As an alternative, Jorge Masvidal introduced plans to return to the UFC following his loss to Diaz. As of now, the welterweight hasn’t signed a deal to face anybody in his comeback. Nonetheless, Masvidal has referred to as for fights in opposition to the likes of Conor McGregor, Justin Gaethje, in addition to former welterweight champion Leon Edwards.

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Former UFC title challenger Jorge Masvidal pronounces plans for April return

Talking in a current interview on Jake Shields’ podcast, Jorge Masvidal opened up on his deliberate UFC return. There, ‘Gamebred’ admitted that he’s nonetheless uncertain who he’ll face in his comeback. Nonetheless, he expects to know quickly. Moreover, Masvidal let it slip that he plans to struggle in April, in his hometown of Miami.

“I will likely be again. April subsequent yr within the UFC, sure sir.” Jorge Masvidal said on Jake Shields’ ‘Battle Again’ podcast, discussing his plans to return to the cage. “We don’t have an opponent but. Hopefully, by December, we’ll get the opponent. [I’ll be back] in April, [on] the Miami card.” (h/t MMA News)

As of now, the UFC hasn’t introduced plans to carry an occasion in Miami subsequent spring. Nonetheless, the promotion has made journeys to town early in each 2023, and 2024. With that being the case, it’s probably that they may return to the Sunshine State early subsequent yr.

What do you make of those feedback from Jorge Masvidal? Who do you wish to see ‘Gamebred’ struggle in his return subsequent yr?