Jorge Masvidal has claimed that Conor McGregor will avoid fighting him as it will damage his brand.
McGregor is expected to return to the Octagon this year with his most likely option being via The Ultimate Fighter competition, where he has revealed he was offered a slot as a coach. The Irishman has been out of action since breaking his leg in July 2021 but has since piled on the pounds which has opened the door to a return at 170lb.
This has also paved the way for a potential pay-per-view mega-fight with Masvidal, who has stated his intentions to make the showdown but has previously lacked president Dana White's blessing. And the 38-year-old has suggested that he is stylistically a problem for McGregor given his striking power.
