Jorge Masvidal, who hasn't fought in the UFC since 2023, expressed interest in a comeback bout against Conor McGregor, telling TMZ Sports he's prepared to return if the right opportunity presents itself. Masvidal claimed he has unfinished business with McGregor and believes he would dominate in a stand-up striking exchange due to superior technique and size. He also mentioned interest in fighting Leon Edwards, referencing their 2019 backstage altercation. Masvidal stated he informed Dana White's promotion that he would accept fights against top-tier opponents, though he doubts McGregor would accept the matchup.
Jorge Masvidal has resurfaced with bold claims about a potential UFC comeback, telling TMZ Sports he is ready to return to the octagon and singling out Conor McGregor as his preferred target.
Masvidal, 41, carries a professional record of 35-17 and has not competed in the UFC since 2023. The American Top Team product fights out of an orthodox stance, stands five-foot-eleven with a 74-inch reach, and lands an average of 4.05 significant strikes per minute at 47 percent accuracy. He reportedly informed Dana White's promotion that he would accept matchups against elite-level opponents, though he expressed doubt that McGregor would agree to the fight. He also pointed to welterweight contender Leon Edwards and the pair's widely documented 2019 backstage confrontation as another avenue worth pursuing.
McGregor, 37, holds a 22-6 record and fights out of SBG Ireland as a southpaw standing five-foot-nine with a 74-inch reach. His 5.32 significant strikes landed per minute is among the higher marks in the division, and Masvidal's reported claim of holding a technical and physical size advantage over the Irishman would face scrutiny given those numbers.
Edwards, 34, is currently ranked ninth in the welterweight division with a 22-6 record. Fighting out of England for Team Renegade, the southpaw stands six-foot-two with a 74-inch reach and posts a striking accuracy of 54 percent, the highest among the three fighters mentioned in this report.
Why it matters
- Masvidal has been inactive since 2023, making any comeback dependent on UFC agreement and opponent availability
- A fight with McGregor would be a marquee welterweight attraction, though it remains unconfirmed and McGregor himself has not publicly responded
- The Edwards angle carries legitimate divisional weight given Edwards sits at ninth in the rankings
- All reported interest from Masvidal's side must be treated as unconfirmed until the UFC or opposing camps offer a response
