Odds on Jorge Masvidal’s Next Opponent: Kamaru Usman Listed as Favorite, Conor McGregor
- Jorge Masvidal coming off KO over Ben Askren
- Is he next in line for the title?
- See the odds for his next possible fight
Jorge Masvidal is coming off of a five-second knockout win over Ben Askren at UFC 239. The win was phenomenal, as Masvidal ran across the Octagon and threw a flying knee at the perfect time right when “Funky” shot for a takedown and knocked him out cold.
Following the win, he called for his title shot, which could very well happen, but a few days later asked for an ‘easy paycheck’ in fighting Conor McGregor. Online sportsbooks favor Masvidal fighting welterweight champion Kamaru Usman next.
Jorge Masvidal’s Next Fight Odds
| Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|
| Kamaru Usman | +300 |
| Conor McGregor | +350 |
| Nate Diaz | +425 |
| Leon Edwards | +450 |
| Rafael dos Anjos | +500 |
| Colby Covington | +600 |
Odds taken 07/12/19.
Is There any Chance it’s McGregor?
Whether or not Conor McGregor ever fights again is something many fans, fighters, and media alike want to know. He has teased a possible return for quite some time now, but there has been little to no talk of his return to the Octagon. And, I think the Jorge Masvidal fight is extremely unlikely to happen.
Why it won’t happen is for a number of reasons. The UFC needs their biggest star to win his next fight, and fighting Masvidal is a very tough fight. And, say Khabib Nurmagomedov gets past Dustin Poirier at UFC 242, McGregor vs Khabib 2 is a massive fight and one that could be McGregor’s final fight.
Although it is good for Masvidal to call for that fight, as it would be a big payday for him, it is highly unlikely the fight happens at all.
Who’s the Best Bet?
It is tricky. If Colby Covington beats Robbie Lawler at UFC Newark on August 3, he could very well be getting the next title shot. But, I do favor Masvidal fighting for the welterweight title next, as he no doubt deserves it and has a ton of hype behind him. Even if Covington wins, I would expect Masvidal to fight Usman in November at Madison Square Garden and then “Chaos” fighting the winner.
With that, the UFC can hype up the fight as Masvidal is coming off of two knockout-of-the-year candidates. There will never be as more hype and talk behind “Gambred” than now so it makes all the sense in the world to make Usman defend his welterweight title against Masvidal next, which would be a great fight and a hard fight to choose, especially how Masvidal has looked as of late.
Pick: Kamaru Usman (+300)
Cole graduated from Sheridan College in April of 2019 with a diploma in journalism. He now is a full-time freelance writer, focusing on MMA for sites like BJPENN, while also covering the Toronto Blue Jays as a credentialed media member. At SBD, Cole covers the four major sports and MMA.
