Everyone is told that the war is near here. Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal are scheduled to meet in a boxing ring, not the Octagon, on July 6 at the Honda Center in Anaheim. This matchup is scheduled to be ten, and fans are eagerly awaiting the fight. Both fighters are MMA veterans with a history of heavy knockouts, but this time around, they’ll be wrestling.
Diaz’s Frustrated with the UFC
Nate Diaz recently sat down with Andreas Hale for a revealing interview about an upcoming fight with Masvidal. Diaz expressed his frustration with the UFC, which he believes played a major role in his failure to face Mas Vidal in MMA. “I don’t know if I can sleep after doing that. Like we have to fight the whole war so I can get all his a..s. You know what I’m saying,” Diaz said.
Diaz was candid about her frustration. “I was very convinced. I was like, why are we doing MMA? Oh, he can’t fight MMA, he’s not allowed. So I was like, right now as long as we get out there and get some sorted out in the UFC that’s a big deal for me,” he added. Diaz believes the UFC’s actions were designed to prevent him from fighting Masvidal in the way he wanted. “Now the UFC wants to beat me forever. So it was the ultimate battle. It’s the biggest thing I can do at this point,” Diaz said.
The Backstory: UFC 244 and their Match
The rivalry between Diaz and Masvidal began at UFC 244 in 2019, where they fought for the inaugural BMF belt. That fight ended with Masvidal winning via TKO thanks to a doctor’s break. Diaz has long sought the opportunity to even the score, and the upcoming bout gives him that chance, albeit in a different arena.
As the bout between Diaz and Masvidal draws closer, another athlete makes headlines. Jake Paul, who recently defeated Nate Diaz in a boxing match, is now in MMA. Currently preparing for a fight against Mike Tyson, Paul is already setting his sights on future fights in the world of MMA.
On his podcast, Paul boldly gave it to Masvidal and Diaz. He offered a $10 million challenge to two fighters in the Professional Fighters League (PFL). “I’m so serious about saying I want to fight them in MMA. Masvidal or Diaz in the PFL,” Paul said. He emphasized MMA’s commitment to preparation, saying he would need six months to prepare for such a change.
Paul’s Motivations and Future Plans
Jake Paul’s foray into MMA is part of his broader road to testing himself in new ways. While he is currently focused on boxing, especially his upcoming bout with Tyson, he is clearly looking forward to MMA. His deliveries to Diaz and Mas Vidal reflect his willingness to test his skills against top fighters in another discipline.
Looking Ahead
With Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal committed to boxing and Jake Paul a potential MMA challenger, the combat sports world is buzzing with anticipation. Diaz’s frustration with the UFC and desire to fight Masvidal in MMA highlights the challenges of fighter development and contract negotiations. Meanwhile, Paul’s bold proposal adds a new layer of interest to the fighting game boom.
