Tag: Jorge Masvidal

Nate Diaz has a few ideas for next bout – but a Jorge Masvidal trilogy isn’t one of them

Well, there’s one fight Nate Diaz doesn’t really want next.

ANAHEIM, Calif. – [autotag]Nate Diaz[/autotag] is always planning ahead.

Following his majority decision boxing match victory over [autotag]Jorge Masvidal[/autotag] on Saturday at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., Diaz had multiple names on his brain – all of which are fighters he’s fought in the past.

During his in-ring interview with Brian Campbell, Diaz mentioned [autotag]Jake Paul[/autotag] as an idea for a next opponent, but later clarified why his former foe’s name was mentioned first.

“(Paul) was just off the top of my head that I would like to whip his ass,” Diaz told MMA Junkie and other reporters at a post-fight news conference. “I’d like to get a win against [autotag]Leon Edwards[/autotag], who is the best fighter in the world right now at 170.”

Diaz’s next move remains unclear. Will it be boxing or MMA? No one knows. But one thing is for certain: Diaz wants the fights that will earn him the most respect – and the most money.

“That’s the only thing I’ve got in my head, is whoever thinks they’re f*cking tight can get their ass whooped,” Diaz said.

One fight that Diaz is not interested in, however, is the one he just had.

Despite their head-to-head lifetime combat sports record tied at one win apiece, Diaz rejects the notion the time is now for a third clash with Masvidal.

“That’s a whole other situation for later,” Diaz said. “I think we’re 1-0 on each other. He got a win in MMA and I got a win in boxing. Who knows what’s going to happen with him… but at some point, something.”

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for Diaz vs. Masvidal 2.

Nate Diaz def. Jorge Masvidal at Last Man Standing: Best photos

Check out these photos from Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal’s main event boxing match in Anaheim, Calif.

Check out these photos from [autotag]Nate Diaz[/autotag]’s boxing victory over [autotag]Jorge Masvidal[/autotag] in the main event of the Last Man Standing boxing event at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. (Photos by Ester Lin, Fanmio)

Nate Diaz wins thrilling boxing brawl vs. Jorge Masvidal, ties up score from UFC 244

What a fight! Nate Diaz gets his revenge against Jorge Masvidal.

[autotag]Nate Diaz[/autotag] finally got one back on [autotag]Jorge Masvidal[/autotag].

This time, it wasn’t in the cage. It was in the ring, in front of a passionate pro-Diaz crowd Saturday at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif.

Neither are truly tried and trained boxers, but the entertainment provided was as pure as a championship boxing match. For 10 rounds, Diaz and Masvidal slugged it out. It was volume vs. power, with Diaz flurrying Masvidal, who connected on single or dual-punch power-shot combinations.

The event was entitled “Last Man Standing” but when the 10th end-of-round bell rang both fighters still stood. They each showed respect before Diaz was named the winner by majority decision (95-95, 97-93, 98-92).

Neither fighter was knocked down or significantly rocked despite a large amount of punishment absorbed by each. Masvidal’s most successful attack was his body shots but Diaz was unfazed by the gigantic blows.

Diaz showboated in vintage fashion with smiles, flexes, off-target glances, and pumpfakes. The middle fingers stayed tucked, but the verbal insults came after the fight during his mic time with interviewer Brian Campbell.

Diaz and Masvidal first collided at UFC 244 in 2019 in what was the promotion’s inaugural “BMF” title fight. Masvidal defeated Diaz by doctor stoppage due to a cut.

The initial matchup stemmed from mutual respect, but turned into bad blood in the lead-up to Saturday’s boxing match.

Diaz has competed twice in boxing since his UFC departure. Both times he came up shorthanded. In August, Diaz lost a unanimous decision to Jake Paul. While it’s unclear what Diaz’s immediate next move is, he’s long said he plans to return to the UFC eventually.

The boxing match was Masvidal’s first competition since he retired from MMA in April 2023. Since he stepped away from the UFC, Masvidal has remained in the public eye mostly due to his promotion, Gamebred FC. Masvidal, like Diaz, has hinted at an eventual UFC return.

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Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal 2: Best photos from Anaheim

Check out these photos from the boxing fights at hte Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal 2 boxing event in California.

Check out these photos from the [autotag]Nate Diaz[/autotag] vs. [autotag]Jorge Masvidal[/autotag] boxing event at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. (Photos by Ester Lin, Fanmio)

(The gallery will be updated throughout the event.)

Conor McGregor says he’s betting $500,000 on Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal 2

Does Conor McGregor’s (alleged) bet make sense?

[autotag]Conor McGregor[/autotag] seems to have taken interest in [autotag]Nate Diaz[/autotag] vs. [autotag]Jorge Masvidal[/autotag], now in a financial way.

Although the two fighters are longtime rivals, McGregor revealed Saturday he plans to bet $500,000 on Diaz to beat Masvidal. The boxing match takes place Saturday at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif.

“I’ve decided to put $500,000 on Diaz to win tonight’s boxing match,” McGregor wrote on X before the boxing event. “Range, form, experience, solely hands being used, I can’t see Masvidal causing any problems to Nate in a boxing ring whatsoever. They are both little play around dipsh*ts in a fight, play around bollox, but I feel Nate does him in EASY here for real. $500k gets me back $1,625,000 all in.”

DraftKings currently lists Diaz as a +210 favorite, which means McGregor will pocket $1,050,000 in earnings if he wagers the half-million.

McGregor and Diaz shared in two legendary battles inside the UFC cage. Buzz about a potential third meeting between the two has persisted for nearly eight years.

Since his UFC departure, Diaz has publicly said he plans to return to the promotion eventually. McGregor currently has two fights left on his current UFC deal, as he heals from a toe injury that has delayed an expected bout vs. Michael Chandler.

Video: Nate Diaz, Jorge Masvidal expressionless during faceoff after making weight

The rematch between Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal is official after both men successfully weighed in and faced off Friday.

ANAHEIM, Calif. – The rematch between former UFC stars [autotag]Nate Diaz[/autotag] and [autotag]Jorge Masvidal[/autotag] is official after both men successfully weighed in and faced off Friday ahead of their light heavyweight boxing showdown.

Diaz tipped the scale at 175.6lbs pounds, while Masvidal checked in at 175.2lbs – both men having no trouble coming in on weight.

Afterward, Diaz and Masvidal engaged in one final stoic faceoff, which you can watch in the video above.

Diaz vs. Masvidal is a rematch of their November 2019 MMA fight for the inaugural BMF title, which Masvidal won by third-round injury TKO at UFC 244.

The rematch headlines an 11-bout boxing card that takes place Saturday at Honda Center and streams on pay-per-view (DAZN, UFC Fight Pass).

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Video: Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal weigh-ins live stream

Check out a live video stream of former UFC stars Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal stepping on the scale, along with the rest of the card in Anaheim.

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Former UFC stars [autotag]Nate Diaz[/autotag] and [autotag]Jorge Masvidal[/autotag] will step on the scale Friday ahead of their boxing showdown, and you can watch a live stream right here on MMA Junkie beginning at 6 p.m. ET (3 p.m. PT).

Diaz vs. Masvidal is a rematch of their November 2019 MMA fight for the inaugural BMF title, which Masvidal won by third-round injury TKO at UFC 244.

The rematch headlines an 11-bout boxing card that takes place Saturday at Honda Center and streams on pay-per-view (DAZN, UFC Fight Pass).

Below are the weigh-in results for all 11 fights:

  • Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal – Light heavyweight
  • Daniel Jacobs vs. Shane Mosley Jr. – Super middleweight
  • Amado Vargas vs. Sean Garcia – Lightweight
  • Chris Avila vs. Anthony Pettis – Light heavyweight
  • Devin Cushing vs. Manuel Correa – Lightweight
  • Alan Sanchez vs. Luis Lopez – Welterweight
  • Kenneth Lopez vs. Andres Martinez – Super middleweight
  • Curmel Moton vs. Nikolai Buzolin – Lightweight
  • Jose Aguayo vs. Bryce Logan – Welterweight
  • Steven Dunn vs. Gabriel Aguilar Costa – Heavyweight
  • Luciano Ramos vs. Dan Hernandez – Super lightweight

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for Diaz vs. Masvidal 2.

Photos: Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal pre-fight press conference

Check out these photos from the fight week press conference for the Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal boxing event in California.

Check out these photos from the fight week press conference for the [autotag]Nate Diaz[/autotag] vs. [autotag]Jorge Masvidal[/autotag] boxing event, which takes place at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. (Photos by Esther Lin, Fanmio)

Video: Nate Diaz loses cool, threatens influencer N3on after getting trolled at press conference

Watch Nate Diaz go off on influencer N3on after getting trolled in the pre-fight press conference for boxing match vs. Jorge Masvidal.

ANAHEIM, Calif. – [autotag]Nate Diaz[/autotag] got trolled at his own press conference, and as expected, he didn’t take that so kindly.

The MMA star, who’s set to box [autotag]Jorge Masvidal[/autotag] this Saturday, was doing a pre-fight press conference along with other competitors on the card when influencer N3on got on the mic like a press member and began to troll Diaz.

“When you get knocked out, are you going to retire?” N3on said.

Diaz was triggered by the nature of the question and went off on N3on, threatening to kick his leg while repeating expletives. You can watch the awkward interaction between Diaz and N3on in the video above.

Diaz vs. Masvidal will be contested at 175 pounds and is scheduled for 10 rounds. The event takes place at Honda Center and airs on Fanmio, DAZN PPV and UFC Fight Pass.

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