Overview
- Jorge Masvidal publicly challenged Leon Edwards to meet him on the UFC event planned at the White House next year.
- The former welterweight says he is ready to return and re-sign with the promotion after stepping away in 2023.
- The UFC has announced a 2026 card on White House grounds, though no bouts have been confirmed for the lineup.
- Edwards is booked to face Carlos Prates at UFC 322 on Nov. 15 at Madison Square Garden, a result that could shape matchmaking plans.
- Their rivalry dates to a 2019 backstage altercation in London, and a 2021 matchup was canceled when Masvidal withdrew.