Published 17:49 IST, December 6th 2019

UFC: Dana White confirms that Conor McGregor wants to fight Jorge Masvidal at 170 lbs

Conor McGregor is set to make his UFC return against Donald Cerrone in January. Dana White has planned something bigger for the future. Know more about it.

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UFC President Dana White recently said that Cor McGregor is er to fight BMF Jorge Masvidal in 2020. former double champ wants to do that at 170 lbs. Well, Cor McGregor’s return at welterweight division might t make sense for Justin Gaethje, but Irish Giant is heing towards something bigger in 2020. After anuncing his comeback at UFC 246, Cor McGregor revealed that he is planning to have three fights in 2020 and Dana White believes that Jorge Masvidal is one of m.

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UFC: Dana White hints at Cor McGregor vs Jorge Masvidal

Cor McGregor and Jorge Masvidal are two of biggest household names in UFC at this moment. A potential matchup between m has often been triggered by fans. In past, Dana White ruled out matchup by stating that Jorge Masvidal is “too big”  for Cor McGregor. However, things have turned out differently and UFC president has regained back his interest in mega-fight. Take a look at Dana White's opinion (4 months ago) on  fight.

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In a recent interview with 101.6 FM at Washington, D.C, Dana White revealed that a fight between Cor McGregor and Jorge Masvidal is in making. According to Dana White, Cor McGregor has told him about his desire to fight Jorge Masvidal. Jorge Masvidal has also expressed his urge to fight Cor McGregor a lot of times. Wher it is on social media or a press conference, BMF Jorge Masvidal has always said that he would snap out Cor McGregor in a fight. According to Jorge Masvidal, he will “f*** up” Cor McGregor inside octagon. If potential matchup gets materialized, it is going to be huge.

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