Jorge Masvidal addresses potential trilogy against Nate Diaz: ‘You want him to f*cking get slaughtered again?’
MMA Fighting
February 23, 2026
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Jorge Masvidal has shifted his focus to a potential boxing match rather than returning to action in the UFC's highly anticipated "White House" card in June. Despite expressing interest in being part of the event, which could also mark Conor McGregor's return, Masvidal admits he hasn’t received much communication from the UFC regarding this possibility. However, he remains open to competing on the card if offered, calling it a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If that doesn’t materialize, Masvidal is confident in his alternative plans—a boxing match with a reputable promoter and opponent that could be one of the biggest fights of his career.
Masvidal’s recent foray into boxing was fraught with controversy. In a rematch against Nate Diaz, he lost a controversial majority decision despite outperforming Diaz in terms of shots landed and power strikes thrown. Additionally, Masvidal faced financial issues when the promoter, Fanmio, failed to pay him his full purse. This led to legal battles, including arbitration and court cases
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Originally published on MMA Fighting on 2/23/2026