5 fights that make sense for Jorge Masvidal to get back into title contention

#2. Jorge Masvidal vs Leon Edwards

UFC 263: Adesanya v Vettori 2

This may be the most logical and realistic option that Jorge Masvidal can choose.

Rumors are surfacing that UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman will be taking on No.1-ranked contender Colby Covington later this year.

Leon 'Rocky' Edwards, who is riding a ten-fight unbeaten streak and ranked 3rd in the division, will be without a dance partner during that time.

Jorge Masvidal vs Leon Edwards fixes the issue of inactivity. But it also settles the beef between the two men that started backstage at UFC London in March 2019.

Jorge Masvidal delivered the famed "3-piece and a soda" after Edwards interrupted his interview.

Watch the altercation below:

DC feels Jorge Masvidal is the only fight Leon Edwards should even consider, other than a title shot.(via @dc_mma) pic.twitter.com/2g8sl5fOEi

— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) June 14, 2021

Both men will benefit from the fight. Edwards gained mainstream exposure with his win against Nate Diaz and needs another big win to get the rub he needs.

Whereas Jorge Masvidal is already that rockstar figure, a win against Edwards would catapult him right back into the title discussion.

#1. Jorge Masvidal vs Colby Covington

Kamaru Usman v Colby Covington

In a perfect world, UFC fans would have seen Jorge Masvidal vs. Colby Covington by now.

These two former friends-turned-rivals would sell the promotion of their fight through the roof.

The two former gym teammates have been trading words and insults at each other for two years now.

This fight, from a stylistic point of view, likely favors Covington.

However, they have known each other from years of sparring at the gym. Both claimed to out-work the other; a fight would decide the ultimate bragging rights.

Jorge Masvidal guarantees he'll "hurt" Colby Covington, but the fight will take place on his terms.(via @arielhelwani) pic.twitter.com/6bw8WuurUe

— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) April 8, 2021

Should negotiations between Colby Covington and Kamaru Usman fall apart, someone like Leon Edwards will take the title shot instead.

No.2-ranked Colby 'Chaos' Covington vs. No.7-ranked Jorge 'Gamebred' Masvidal in a highly volatile build-up sounds perfect from a competition and storytelling angle.

What fights do you think make sense for Jorge Masvidal? Let us know in the comment section!