Former dual-weight UFC champion Conor McGregor is facing cheating allegations from fellow MMA superstar Jorge Masvidal - who wants to fight the Irishman.
'Notorious' suffered a fractured tibia and fibula at UFC 264 in July 2021 and has been sidelined ever since.
The Irishman has packed on plenty of muscle during his time away from the sport
However, during his time away from the Octagon, McGregor's managed to pack on some serious muscle, and the former lightweight recently claimed to be walking around at 190lbs.
McGregor has announced his intention to compete at welterweight (170lbs) when he returns to action later this year and Masvidal is hoping he gets the first crack at 'Mystic Mac'.
"He is false, he knows that I am a man who hits hard and that I come to kill, I do not come to play hug in the cage, I am going to give everything inside me to kill him," he told ESPN Deportes.
The BMF titleholder says he is willing to fight McGregor despite forwarding unsubstatiated claims that the MMA legend has used performance-enhancing drugs.
"I have a little size, although now he is puncturing and putting steroids and all kinds of things, but he is still a little boy," Masvidal added.
Kamaru Usman slept Jorge Masvidal
Covington and Masvidal's rivalry did not end when they fought at UFC 272
"I would love to fight at 170 pounds, but I don't wait for anyone. If he wants to do it, I'll break his face, if he doesn't want to do it, let him come next."
'Gamebred' is currently riding a three-fight losing streak after previously establishing himself as one of the biggest names in the UFC by stopping Darren Till, Ben Askren, and Nate Diaz.
In the Octagon, things have gone downhill since then as he was twice beaten by UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman, who ended their rivalry with a vicious knockout last year.
Earlier this year, Masvidal suffered a dominant decision loss against his former friend turned bitter enemy Colby Covington who wrestled his way to victory at UFC 272 before things took an ugly turn.
In the aftermath of their fight, Covington was allegedly attacked by Masvidal outside a restaurant in Miami. 'Chaos' suffered a fractured tooth during the incident and Masvidal was subsequently arrested and charged with aggravated battery and criminal mischief.
It's currently unclear when McGregor will be making his comeback, although it is expected to come before the end of 2022, with the 33-year-old due to start kicking and wrestling again in the coming days.
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