Elon Musk’s recent takeover of Twitter made waves across the world. While many welcomed the popular platform’s leadership change, others also condemned it. Many users believe that Twitter restrictions would loosen following Musk’s takeover. Among them is the UFC welterweight Jorge Masvidal.

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Masvidal was always against the cancel culture on Twitter. Being a Donald Trump supporter, he did not take it kindly when the platform banned the former President of the United States. After Musk took over the company and immediately made significant changes, ‘Gamebred’ put forward a request to him.

Jorge Masvidal makes a request to Elon Musk

After the announcement of Musk’s takeover of Twitter, several popular figures have returned to the platform. These include the likes of MMA star Gina Carano. As the changes started to roll in, Jorge Masvidal tweeted a request to Elon Musk.

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In his tweet, ‘Gamebred’ asked Musk to take him out of a Twitter time-out. It was unclear what Masvidal was referring to. Several fans in the comment section said that he was talking about shadow-banning. Meanwhile, some fans also pointed out that Masvidal had not been shadow banned as he could tweet. They suggested a lack of engagement on tweets and posts did not necessarily mean that he was shadow banned.

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This is not the first time ‘Gamebred’ fired shots at Twitter. Masvidal was an avid Trump supporter during the elections. He was also one of Trump’s favorite UFC fighters. Trump showed up to watch Masvidal compete for the BMF title. Therefore, Masvidal was upset and threatened to leave Twitter after they permanently banned Trump in 2021.

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While it would be interesting to see if Masvidal receives a response from Musk, many of his fans are interested in knowing when he will make his UFC comeback.

Masvidal’s coach wants Conor McGregor or Leon Edwards next

Jorge Masvidal lost three fights in a row after beating Nate Diaz for the BMF belt. He faced Kamaru Usman twice for the welterweight title. Masvidal came up short on both occasions and lost the second fight via a knockout. He also lost his grudge match against his bitter rival and former teammate, Colby Covington.

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Jorge Masvidal

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While many fans thought Masvidal was in a tough spot, his head coach Mike Brown begged to differ. Brown said that Masvidal still had big options available to him. He suggested that a bout against a returning Conor McGregor would be a big PPV.

I want it to be something exciting, something big, something people get excited about.

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Masvidal recently called out current welterweight champion Leon Edwards to settle their beef. There were talks of a bout with Gilbert Burns as well.

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When do you think Masvidal will be back? And who do you want to see him fight? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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As Senior Editor of EssentiallySports’ UFC division, Yeswanth Praveen brings firsthand experience to our combat vertical. A competitive boxer since his college days, he still trains four times a week, keeping his connection to the sport sharp. An English major with a strong command of language, Yeswanth combines technical insight with compelling storytelling, decoding complex fight sequences while capturing the heart of a fighter’s journey. Since joining EssentiallySports in 2021, he has played a pivotal role in shaping our combat coverage strategies. His work has earned recognition from UFC veterans like Bruce Buffer and former heavyweight Brendan Schaub. His UFC takes on Twitter keep him actively engaged with fight fans. Whether breaking down a high-stakes title fight or profiling a rising prospect, Yeswanth delivers authenticity and depth.

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