The Ultimate Showdown: Could the BMF vs. The Notorious Be Coming to the UFC White House?
In a surprising twist, retired MMA fighter Jorge Masvidal, 41, has thrown his hat into the ring for a potential showdown with the legendary Conor McGregor. The two have been trading barbs for years, with Masvidal calling out McGregor for a fight back in 2019, but it never materialized due to size concerns from UFC President Dana White. Fast forward to 2026, and the stars might finally be aligning for this highly anticipated bout.
Masvidal, who hung up his gloves in 2023, has been teasing a fight for the historic UFC White House card, which is set to take place after February 1, 2026. With McGregor currently without a confirmed opponent, the stage is set for a potential blockbuster match. Masvidal expressed his desire to be on this card, stating, 'The White House card for me is everything. I want to be on this card very bad.'
The negotiations are underway, with Masvidal's manager, Ali Abdelaziz, facilitating communication between Masvidal, Dana White, and Hunter Campbell. While the fight is still in the early stages, it makes sense from a storyline perspective, given the history between these two fighters. However, it's also possible that Masvidal is keeping his name in the conversation while angling for any fight at the White House.
What's intriguing is that Masvidal hasn't won a fight since his victory over Nate Diaz for the inaugural BMF title in 2019, while McGregor's last win was against Donald Cerrone in January 2020. This raises the question: Does the recent win record matter in the world of MMA? Will the UFC head honcho, Dana White, give an update on this potential fight at UFC 324 this weekend? The anticipation is building, and the MMA world is eagerly awaiting the outcome of these negotiations.
