In a twist that has sent shockwaves through the MMA community, former UFC standout Jorge Masvidal has hinted at a potential return to the Octagon, teasing fight fans with the prospect of his comeback on two colossal UFC events.
Masvidal, whose retirement announcement came less than a year ago after a tough loss to Gilbert Burns at UFC 287, seems to have caught the fighting bug once again. In a recent interview on ‘The MMA Hour’, Masvidal revealed discussions with the UFC regarding a possible comeback, with both UFC 299 and the milestone event, UFC 300, being on the table.
“There’s some flirting, definitely,” Masvidal disclosed. “There’s a lot of flirting. There was a lot of this and that, for the Miami card as well. How you’re gonna go to Miami and not have your boy on there, right? That’s a common thought.”
Despite the allure of returning to the Octagon, Masvidal expressed a desire to explore the world of boxing, citing a need for something different after dedicating two decades to MMA. However, the idea of a boxing match against longtime rival Nate Diaz seems to be at the forefront of his boxing aspirations.
While there’s no official deal in place, Masvidal is eager to settle the score with Diaz in the boxing ring, following their memorable showdown at UFC 244, where Masvidal claimed the BMF title.
“Obviously, I would have loved to have done it in MMA,” Masvidal reflected. “But now the UFC is so gracious, and we showed a great deal. They’re gonna let me box for a couple of matches. Nate could be one of them, hopefully. I would love to do it. We got unfinished business.”
As fans eagerly await Masvidal’s next move, the prospect of a potential boxing debut against Diaz has sparked excitement and speculation across the combat sports world.
