Jorge Masvidal was as soon as one of many greatest stars within the UFC. These days could also be gone, however he nonetheless is aware of a factor or two about star energy.
Talking just lately on Deep Waters, Masvidal was promoted to introduce 5 fighters who he believes are the largest stars within the UFC proper now.
His reply might shock some followers.
Jorge Masvidal names high 5 stars in UFC
“We received Ilia (Topuria) for No. 1,” Masvidal mentioned. “Chama (Alex Pereira) is quantity two as a result of that man fights. Everyone knows it would not matter if it is Japan, Korea, Thailand or Japan. Internationally, he is a star. He is an effing star, brother. Like, loopy, dude.”
“Third place, I might go together with (Khamzat) Chimaev,” the previous UFC welterweight contender added. “I believe Chimaev is a giant star worldwide.” 4. I will throw you a curveball. However he will be one of many massive names, particularly after the following sport, Sean Strickland, brother. And he has each love and hate. He will be there.
“Quantity 5, I will Charles Oliveira. He is very well-known everywhere in the world. He carries the entire of Brazil on his again.”
Masvidal hasn’t fought within the UFC since 2023, when he misplaced a choice to Gilbert Burns. It was his fourth consecutive loss since dropping twice to Colby Covington and Kamaru Usman.
Since then, Masvidal has solely fought as soon as, dropping in a boxing match to Nate Diaz in 2024. He misplaced the match in a controversial choice.
Regardless of his lengthy absence from the UFC, Masvidal has repeatedly acknowledged that he’s in talks to return to the promotion.
