What once lived firmly in the realm of fan fantasy is now edging dangerously close to reality. Yes, Conor McGregor vs. Jorge Masvidal is reportedly on the brink of happening, a long-awaited comeback clash that few saw coming but many have demanded.
“Street Jesus” himself recently fueled the fire, revealing to Ariel Helwani that talks are underway for a blockbuster superfight, one being discussed for nothing less than the UFC’s proposed White House card. Suddenly, a matchup that once felt impossible now feels very real.
As the buzz grows louder, a former UFC champion has added an unexpected wrinkle to the conversation, not by picking a winner, but by openly wondering which man President Donald Trump might favor if these two icons ever meet inside the cage.
‘Who Is President Trump’s Favorite Fighter?’ – Redemption on the Line for Conor McGregor and Jorge Masvidal
If not for the sport’s biggest superstar, Conor McGregor, whose name would truly ring out when the UFC stages its crown-jewel event on the White House lawn?
While “The Notorious” hasn’t been active inside the Octagon since 2021, a night that ended in defeat, Masvidal is also chasing redemption. The Florida native enters the conversation on a four-fight skid, searching for one last statement win to rewrite his narrative.
What stage could carry higher stakes than UFC’s June 14 White House card? A setting built for spectacle, legacy, and controversy, where careers can be revived, reputations restored, and moments immortalized under the brightest spotlight the sport has ever seen.
Speaking about the matchup, former flyweight and bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo painted the fight as a clash of contrasting identities and eras, while stopping short of claiming it’s a done deal.
“Michael Chandler is out. ‘Street Jesus’ is in against Conor McGregor,” Cejudo said, amping up the hype on his channel before a sly jab at the Irishman. “That’s right, I’m talking about the Irish Leprechaun.”
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Henry Cejudo on Possible Conor McGregor vs. Henry Cejudo Fight
While Masvidal has already acknowledged talks surrounding a high-profile return, “Triple C’s” comments focused less on logistics and more on what the fight represents. On one side stands Conor McGregor, the southpaw sniper, a master of timing and precision, capable of ending a bout in the blink of an eye. Few in MMA history have been as lethal with space, rhythm, and calculated violence as the Irish slugger.
Across from him would be Masvidal, a pressure-driven, volume-heavy boxer who thrives when structure breaks down. He welcomes disorder, leans into chaos, and dares opponents to survive the storm.
“You’ve got Conor [McGregor] with elite timing, range control, and devastating combinations,” Cejudo explained. “Across the cage, you have Jorge Masvidal, a high-volume, durable boxer that finds comfort in chaos.”
It’s a matchup built less on rankings or title implications and more on legacy, star power, and moments that helped shape the sport. Conor McGregor owns the fastest knockout in UFC history, against Jose Aldo. Meanwhile, Masvidal holds the fastest knockout in championship history (the brutal KO of Ben Askren). Neither needed prolonged title reigns to become global names.
For Cejudo, that history is precisely what makes the pairing so compelling. “This is a great comeback fight for both,” he said. Then he leaned into the intrigue. “Maybe now we’ll know who President Trump’s favorite fighter is.”
With Masvidal confirming that conversations have taken place about a potential White House-hosted UFC event, the matchup now carries a symbolism rarely seen in the sport. It wouldn’t just be a fight; it would be a cultural collision.
Conor McGregor vs. Jorge Masvidal Not Done Deal Yet
There are still hurdles. Neither fighter has competed recently. No contracts have been signed. And the UFC has yet to announce any plans formally. But when McGregor and Masvidal are involved, possibility alone is often enough.
For now, the fight exists in the space between rumor and reality, fueled by history, ego, and the kind of intrigue only these two can generate. And if it does happen, it may answer more than just who’s the better fighter.
