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Five years ago, it was the biggest thing in sports. But this weekend it’s a little different. Old cage rivals Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz, whose memorable…
Five years ago, it was the biggest thing in sports. But this weekend it’s a little different. Old cage rivals Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz, whose memorable…
Josh Thomson and “Big” John McCarthy believe that Nate Diaz could have the advantage over Jorge Masvidal in their upcoming boxing match, provided he maintains his aggressive pressure-fighting style. Diaz is set to square off against Masvidal this Saturday at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The highly anticipated rematch between the former UFC stars […]
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Josh Thomson and “Big” John McCarthy believe that Nate Diaz could have the advantage over Jorge Masvidal in their upcoming boxing match, provided he maintains his aggressive pressure-fighting style.
Diaz is set to square off against Masvidal this Saturday at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The highly anticipated rematch between the former UFC stars is scheduled for 10 rounds in the light heavyweight division.
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The pair first clashed in the Octagon at UFC 244 in November 2019, where ‘Gamebred’ emerged victorious over Diaz with a TKO in the fourth round, securing the inaugural BMF title. Masvidal dominated the initial three rounds with relentless strikes, causing a deep gash above Diaz’s eyes and leaving his face bloodied.
Although both fighters were eager to continue, the Octagon-side doctor stopped the fight just after the third round due to the severity of Diaz’s injuries.
While Masvidal is gearing up to make his professional debut in the squared circle, the upcoming match will be the Stockton native’s sophomore boxing fight. Last August, Diaz faced Jake Paul but lost by unanimous decision in a fairly one-sided bout.
Diaz recently admitted to having minimal preparation before his fight with “The Problem Child.” However, according to Thomson and McCarthy, the former UFC lightweight champion has shown unwavering dedication this time around in preparation for his bout against Masvidal…
During a recent episode of their WEIGHING IN podcast, Thomson and McCarthy analyzed the boxing rematch between Diaz and Masvidal. “The Punk,” who previously secured a TKO victory over Diaz in the Octagon, emphasized that the Californian must deliver early damage to Masvidal with his trademark forward pressure, which could prove decisive in the fight.
“Nate Diaz is just being someone if once he gets the pressure going as he used to when he was younger,” Thomson said. “I think the reach is going to be a factor if he can like I said, get this thing going early… He’s gotta get started early if he wants to have a chance to win this fight.”
The veteran MMA referee concurred with Thomson’s analysis and shared an insider scoop about Diaz’s training camp. He revealed that he heard Diaz is in excellent shape and has performed well in sparring sessions. In contrast, “Gamebred” has had limited training sessions due to the demands of promoting the bout, which might affect his performance.
“I know Nate’s been training,” McCarthy said. “I’ve heard that Nate’s been actually looking good; his boxing is back to where it was at a certain point. I think it’s a pick’em fight.”
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When (not if) Jorge Masvidal makes his triumphant return to the UFC, he hopes to share the Octagon with…
When (not if) Jorge Masvidal makes his triumphant return to the UFC, he hopes to share the Octagon with one of the welterweight division’s most respected stars.
On Saturday, July 6, ‘Gamebred’ will strap on the eight-ounce gloves for a big-money boxing match with former BMF rival Nate Diaz inside the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif.
It will be the second time in their respective careers that the ex-UFC icons go toe-to-toe on pay-per-view, the first going down in November 2019 at UFC 244. There, Masvidal went home with a win via a doctor’s stoppage TKO following the third round, claiming the inaugural BMF title in the process.
During a recent interview with Shakiel Mahjouri of CBS Sports, Masvidal revealed that he has another rematch on his bucket list, though this one would be back inside the Octagon rather than in a boxing ring.
“A fight with ‘Wonderboy’ would be amazing,” Masvidal said when asked about a UFC return. “Definitely, I always wanted to get a rematch with him. Outside of the cage, since I’ve met him since before we fought, I’ve always had so much respect for ‘Wonderboy’ and who he is. He’s actually a good, positive person that’s out to do good.
“He’s a family man, a great guy. You can’t find anybody that will talk bad about him and say that he owes money or is a shady person or whatever. I really respect ‘Wonderboy’, so I would love to break bread with him. Let’s run it, and go in there and just give it all we’ve got… We’ll put it on for the fans. I would love, when I come back at some point, to fight Thompson” (h/t BJPenn.com).
Stephen Thompson, or ‘Wonderboy’ as fans and fighters have come to know him, is one of the UFC’s most respected stars, having fought a who’s who of top-tier talent during his 14 years and still going career inside the Octagon. Along the way, he’s earned victories over the likes of Robert Whittaker, Johny Hendricks, Rory MacDonald, Vicente Luque, Geoff Neal, Kevin Holland, and of course, Jorge Masvidal.
Thomspon’s win over Masvidal came at UFC 217, almost two years before ‘Gamebred’ launched himself into superstardom with his iconic knockout of Ben Askren.
In the time since their fight, ‘Wonderboy’ has gone 3-5 while Masvidal stepped away from the UFC following a four-fight losing skid. With both fighters still carrying a ton of name recognition despite being far from title contention, Thompson vs. Masvidal 2 could be the perfect fight to welcome ‘Gamebred’ back to the show and give fans that big fight feel.
Former undisputed welterweight champion, Jorge Masvidal has claimed former duel-weight champion, Conor McGregor is simply too scared to share…
Former undisputed welterweight champion, Jorge Masvidal has claimed former duel-weight champion, Conor McGregor is simply too scared to share the Octagon with him – suggesting a clash with the duo would break multiple records under the banner of the UFC.
Masvidal, a former two-time welterweight title challenger and the inaugural symbolic BMF championship winner, has been sidelined from combat sports since April of last year.
And suffering a fourth consecutive loss in his decision defeat, Miami veteran, Masvidal suffered a unanimous decision loss to perennial contender, Gilbert Burns.
Slated to make his sophomore outing in professional boxing next month in Las Vegas, former UFC star, Masvidal will share the ring with another UFC alum, Nate Diaz – in a rematch of their 2019 mixed martial arts fight at Madison Square Garden.
Announcing plans last month to make a comeback to the UFC in the future regardless of result against Stockton veteran Diaz, Masvidal has once more touched on what he believes would be a record-breaking fight with UFC megastar, McGregor.
Claiming he had unsuccessfully attempted to chase a fight with the Dubliner in the past, Masvidal claims a fight with McGregor would smash multiple records in the Dana White-led organization.
“The UFC has tried to make this fight happen, and Conor (McGregor) doesn’t want it,” Jorge Masvidal told MMA Junkie. “He doesn’t want the damn fight. He never mentions my name, but we’re the biggest fight possible. You think Michael Chandler sells more than me versus Conor?”
“Nobody in their fight mind thinks that,” Jorge Masvidal explained. “I’m one of the biggest pay-per-view draws of the UFC in the last five-six years. Of course, we’d break records, but this guy [Conor McGregor] won’t do it. In my future, I don’t see this fight happening unless I run into him in a parking lot.”
As for McGregor, the Dubliner was forced from a UFC 303 return this weekend against Chandler after fracturing a toe on his left foot, however, plans to make a comeback to the Octagon as soon as August – if not September.
Do you think we’ll ever see Conor McGregor take on Jorge Masvidal in the UFC?
Former undisputed welterweight champion, Jorge Masvidal has claimed former duel-weight champion, Conor McGregor is simply too scared to share…
Former undisputed welterweight champion, Jorge Masvidal has claimed former duel-weight champion, Conor McGregor is simply too scared to share the Octagon with him – suggesting a clash with the duo would break multiple records under the banner of the UFC.
Masvidal, a former two-time welterweight title challenger and the inaugural symbolic BMF championship winner, has been sidelined from combat sports since April of last year.
And suffering a fourth consecutive loss in his decision defeat, Miami veteran, Masvidal suffered a unanimous decision loss to perennial contender, Gilbert Burns.
Slated to make his sophomore outing in professional boxing next month in Las Vegas, former UFC star, Masvidal will share the ring with another UFC alum, Nate Diaz – in a rematch of their 2019 mixed martial arts fight at Madison Square Garden.
Announcing plans last month to make a comeback to the UFC in the future regardless of result against Stockton veteran Diaz, Masvidal has once more touched on what he believes would be a record-breaking fight with UFC megastar, McGregor.
Claiming he had unsuccessfully attempted to chase a fight with the Dubliner in the past, Masvidal claims a fight with McGregor would smash multiple records in the Dana White-led organization.
“The UFC has tried to make this fight happen, and Conor (McGregor) doesn’t want it,” Jorge Masvidal told MMA Junkie. “He doesn’t want the damn fight. He never mentions my name, but we’re the biggest fight possible. You think Michael Chandler sells more than me versus Conor?”
“Nobody in their fight mind thinks that,” Jorge Masvidal explained. “I’m one of the biggest pay-per-view draws of the UFC in the last five-six years. Of course, we’d break records, but this guy [Conor McGregor] won’t do it. In my future, I don’t see this fight happening unless I run into him in a parking lot.”
As for McGregor, the Dubliner was forced from a UFC 303 return this weekend against Chandler after fracturing a toe on his left foot, however, plans to make a comeback to the Octagon as soon as August – if not September.
Do you think we’ll ever see Conor McGregor take on Jorge Masvidal in the UFC?
Former undisputed welterweight champion, Jorge Masvidal has claimed former duel-weight champion, Conor McGregor is simply too scared to share…
Former undisputed welterweight champion, Jorge Masvidal has claimed former duel-weight champion, Conor McGregor is simply too scared to share the Octagon with him – suggesting a clash with the duo would break multiple records under the banner of the UFC.
Masvidal, a former two-time welterweight title challenger and the inaugural symbolic BMF championship winner, has been sidelined from combat sports since April of last year.
And suffering a fourth consecutive loss in his decision defeat, Miami veteran, Masvidal suffered a unanimous decision loss to perennial contender, Gilbert Burns.
Slated to make his sophomore outing in professional boxing next month in Las Vegas, former UFC star, Masvidal will share the ring with another UFC alum, Nate Diaz – in a rematch of their 2019 mixed martial arts fight at Madison Square Garden.
Announcing plans last month to make a comeback to the UFC in the future regardless of result against Stockton veteran Diaz, Masvidal has once more touched on what he believes would be a record-breaking fight with UFC megastar, McGregor.
Claiming he had unsuccessfully attempted to chase a fight with the Dubliner in the past, Masvidal claims a fight with McGregor would smash multiple records in the Dana White-led organization.
“The UFC has tried to make this fight happen, and Conor (McGregor) doesn’t want it,” Jorge Masvidal told MMA Junkie. “He doesn’t want the damn fight. He never mentions my name, but we’re the biggest fight possible. You think Michael Chandler sells more than me versus Conor?”
“Nobody in their fight mind thinks that,” Jorge Masvidal explained. “I’m one of the biggest pay-per-view draws of the UFC in the last five-six years. Of course, we’d break records, but this guy [Conor McGregor] won’t do it. In my future, I don’t see this fight happening unless I run into him in a parking lot.”
As for McGregor, the Dubliner was forced from a UFC 303 return this weekend against Chandler after fracturing a toe on his left foot, however, plans to make a comeback to the Octagon as soon as August – if not September.
Do you think we’ll ever see Conor McGregor take on Jorge Masvidal in the UFC?
