As the countdown to the Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal bout dwindles, the odds mount. Fans are gearing up for the bout scheduled for July 6 at the Honda Center in Anaheim. Scheduled for ten bouts, the fight marks the first time the two former UFC fighters have stepped foot in a ring, straying from their MMA roots.
Nate Diaz Complained
Nate Diaz has made it clear that he is not happy with the way his upcoming fight against Jorge Masvidal is going. In a recent interview with Andreas Heil, Diaz revealed that he originally wanted to face Masvidal in an MMA fight. But he claims the UFC played a big role in preventing this matchup.
Diaz, known for his outspokenness, did not hesitate. “I don’t know if I can sleep after doing that. Like we have to fight the whole war so I can win all his a**. Do you know what I’m talking about?” Diaz said that. He elaborated, expressing disappointment that the fight was set in boxing instead of MMA. “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 settlement in the UFC is the big deal for me. Because no wrestler wants to wrestle. Then the UFC wants to shut me down forever. So it was the ultimate battle. It’s the biggest thing I can do at this point,” Diaz added.
Diaz and Masvidal previously feuded at UFC 244 in 2019. That fight, for the inaugural BMF belt, ended with Masvidal winning by TKO due to a doctor’s break Diaz now gets a chance to even score in a boxing ring, although This is not the fight he was watching way at the beginning.
Jake Paul Enters the Fray
Meanwhile, former social media star turned boxer Jake Paul has expressed interest in getting into MMA. Paul, who recently faced and won a boxing match against Diaz, has been making headlines with his bold proposal.
Always looking for new challenges, Paul is now looking to test himself in the world of MMA. On his podcast, Paul offered enough that Masvidal or Diaz could face him 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. A million dollars for one of those guys,” Paul said.
The 27-year-old, who is set to fight Mike Tyson, turned the YouTube sensation into a MMA fighter. He asked for six months of preparation to prepare for possible war. Paul’s willingness to cross over to MMA and his size offering could add extra excitement to the fight.
The UFC’s Role in the Fight
The UFC’s involvement in the bout between Diaz and Masvidal has sparked controversy. Diaz’s accusations that the UFC is trying to “lock him down forever” reflect a broader narrative of frustration among fighters who feel stifled by their promotions.
Fans and analysts are watching closely as the fight approaches. The continuity between Diaz’s dissatisfaction and Paul’s bold move into MMA adds an interesting layer to the unfolding story. The fight between Diaz and Masvidal promises to be spectacular, even if it’s not in the Octagon as originally expected.
