UFC star Jorge Masvidal claims Conor McGregor “shot down” a fight against him on his MMA return.
McGregor has been sidelined for almost two years after suffering a horrific leg break against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in 2021.
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Jorge Masvidal claims Conor McGregor turned down a UFC fight against himGetty
But the Notorious has repeatedly teased a major comeback in the near future and UFC President Dana White has confirmed his next fight will take place this year.
The Irish superstar has yet to name his next opponent but Masvidal claims White’s promotion has repeatedly offered a super fight between the two.
The American believes McGregor doesn’t want anything to do with him because it will harm his “brand”.
But Gamebred believes the Irishman’s decision makes sense because he would “beat the f*****g brakes off of him” inside the octagon.
Masvidal told The MMA Hour: “I want Conor, but Conor doesn’t want me, it sucks.
“He just doesn’t want it. Every time the UFC’s brought it up, he shoots it down.
“I don’t know why. I think I’m bigger. I think I’m quicker than him, and we both know I hit harder than him. So, I get it, stylistically, it’s not the best for him or his brand.
“Not only am I going to beat the f*****g brakes off of him, but I’m going to do it in a way that’s not good for his brand. I’m going to do it on my feet.”
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The two star fighters have never locked horns inside the octagon throughout their successful careers.
McGregor holds a record of 22 wins and only six losses in 28 fights.
Masvidal, on the other hand, has won 35 out of 51 matches, of which he has lost 16.