Jorge Masvidal discusses potential UFC comeback against Leon Edwards
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 5:01 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jorge Masvidal has hinted at a possible return to the UFC, expressing interest in facing Leon Edwards. The 41-year-old fighter has not competed in MMA since a unanimous decision loss to Gilbert Burns in 2023 and lost a boxing match to Nate Diaz in 2025. Masvidal confirmed he is in talks with the UFC and mentioned being open to fighting this year or early next year. He noted that he is looking for the right opponent and financial terms before making his return official. His rivalry with Edwards dates back to a 2019 incident, which has fueled interest in a matchup between the two.
- •Masvidal last fought in MMA in 2023 against Gilbert Burns.
- •He lost a boxing match to Nate Diaz in 2025.
- •Masvidal discussed a comeback possibility for late 2026 or early 2027.
- •He is specifically interested in fighting Leon Edwards.
- •Their rivalry began with a backstage altercation in March 2019.
- 5:01 AMYahoo Sports — Jorge Masvidal Hints at UFC Comeback Against Leon Edwards
"MMA veteran Jorge Masvidal is teasing a comeback to the UFC and has hinted at a potential matchup against long-time rival Leon Edwards.The 41-year-old Masvidal has not fought in MMA since a 2023 unanimous decision loss to Gilbert Burns, though he has competed in boxing once since then, losing on the scorecards to Nate Diaz […] The post Jorge Masvidal Hints at UFC Comeback Against Leon Edwards appeared first on HEAVY.
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