Frequently linked with an Octagon return, Jorge Masvidal has as soon as extra been known as out by surging Welsh contender, Oban Elliott, who suggests the duo might characteristic in a “out of this world” pairing at UFC 317 in June.
Masvidal, a former two-time welterweight title challenger and the inaugural symbolic BMF titleholder within the promotion, has been sidelined from the group since 2023.
And linked closely in latest months with a surprising return to the Octagon, Miami veteran, Jorge Masvidal not too long ago confirmed his departure from long-time brokers, First Spherical Administration, controversially signing with rival, Ali Abdelaziz and Dominance MMA.
But to ebook his return to motion for the primary time since a controversial resolution loss to Nate Diaz in a boxing rematch final 12 months, Jorge Masvidal has been the topic of a number of callouts.
Firstly, the Floridian was supplied a route again to motion by perennial light-weight challenger, Michael Chandler on the welterweight restrict, finally to no avail.
Oban Elliott stakes declare for UFC 317 combat with Jorge Masvidal
Nevertheless, surging Welsh prospect, Elliott has as soon as extra staked his declare for an enormous combat towards Masvidal — right this moment claiming the duo ought to duke it out throughout Worldwide Struggle Week.
I believe (Jorge) Masvidal [during] Worldwide Struggle Week,” Oban Elliott informed Ariel Helwani for Uncrowned. “Come on, that might be out of this world. However I believe somebody like (Vicente) Luque. He’s simply on the backside of the highest 15. I believe somebody like Luque can be good. Possibly Luque.
Oban Elliott has a few names in thoughts for his subsequent opponent:
“I think Masvidal on International Fight Week, come on, that would be out of this world. I think someone like [Vicente Luque]… he’s just at the bottom of the top 15.” pic.twitter.com/skAhFE9ErB
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) March 4, 2025
“But they [the UFC] offered me Jake Matthews in Australia, but I was injured,” Elliott defined. “We told him there’s no problem with the matchup there, but can’t do that timeframe. I can’t fight injured anymore.”
Within the midst of a disappointing four-fight shedding skid, Masvidal most not too long ago dropped a one-sided unanimous resolution loss to fellow former title challenger, Gilbert Burns on house soil in ‘The Sunshine State’ two years in the past.
