Veteran fighter claims he turned down a Netflix fight to return to the UFC, fueling rumors of a rematch with McGregor.

Jorge masvidal Focused before fighting in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Jorge masvidal He may be close to returning to the UFC octagon. The former BMF champion hasn't fought for the organization since April 2023, when he was... defeated by Gilbert DurinhoIn recent days, however, rumors have gained traction pointing to a possible grand return, including a super fight against... Conor McGregor.

During an appearance on the 'Deathrow MMA' podcast, Masvidal indicated that he had received an offer to join... Ronda Rousey e Francis NgannouHe was on the MVP card in partnership with Netflix, but chose not to accept. According to the veteran, the UFC presented a more strategic plan for his return, which motivated him to align himself with a more favorable scenario for his return to the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

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“They said no, that they were going to use me. I received the first offer (to fight on the Netflix card), I really wanted to accept it, but the UFC has a good plan for me. I'm coming back now,” he said. Jorge masvidal.

Dana White denied rumors that Masvidal would face McGregor at UFC White House.

In an interview with TMZ Sports, Dana White was direct in commenting on the matter and classified the supposed fight as between Jorge masvidal e Conor McGregor In the UFC, the White House is considered 'nonsense'.

"That's nonsense," said Dana White.