Tag: Nate Diaz

Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal Weigh-In Live Stream & Results

Former UFC stars Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal are set to weigh in today ahead of their rematch in the boxing ring this Saturday. MMA News has the results here! The rivalry between Diaz and Masvidal has returned to the surface this year. In 2019, they faced each other in the main event of UFC […]

Continue Reading Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal Weigh-In Live Stream & Results at MMA News.

Former UFC stars Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal are set to weigh in today ahead of their rematch in the boxing ring this Saturday. MMA News has the results here!

The rivalry between Diaz and Masvidal has returned to the surface this year. In 2019, they faced each other in the main event of UFC 244 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. UFC fans expected the matchup to be an action-packed fight, as both had an impressive win before the event. Unfortunately, it ended in anticlimactic fashion with Masvidal winning by doctor’s stoppage.

Both fighters will seek a more decisive victory in the boxing ring tomorrow. Ahead of the event, all fighters must weigh in today to make it official.

Fans of Diaz are hoping he is coming into his rematch against “Gamebred” more motivated than he has in past fights. In his most recent outing last August, he made his professional boxing debut against Jake Paul. Diaz showed spurts of competitiveness but was outmatched and knocked down in the contest, which Paul won by unanimous decision.

This Saturday marks a big night for the California native as he tries to prove that he still has more left in his combat sports career.

For Masvidal, he is no stranger to competing in a boxing ring. He has one win on his pro boxing record after defeating Joseph Benjamin by majority decision in 2005. Although he has fared better in the sport than Diaz, the former BMF champion’s win from 19 years ago was a four-round fight. Saturday’s matchup will be a 10-round affair, which some fans believe could benefit Diaz more than the Miami native.

That said, Masvidal has shared in the lead-up to his showdown with his rival that he plans to get a knockout to settle their issues for good.

Masvidal vs. Diaz will occur at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The main card will start at 9 PM ET/6 PM PT on Fanmio for $49.99. Fans looking to watch the card on DAZN must be subscribed and buy the pay-per-view.

Jorge Masvidal vs. Nate Diaz Weigh-In Results

(Fight Card Is Subject To Change)

Main Card:

  • Light Heavyweight: Jorge Masvidal vs. Nate Diaz
  • Super Middleweight: Daniel Jacobs vs. Shane Mosley Jr.
  • Light Heavyweight: Anthony Pettis vs. Chris Avila
  • Lightweight: Curmel Moton vs. Nikolai Buzolin
  • Lightweight: Amado Vargas vs. Sean Garcia
  • Lightweight: Devin Cushing vs. Manuel Correa

Continue Reading Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal Weigh-In Live Stream & Results at MMA News.

Jorge Masvidal calls for grudge fight with Leon Edwards in UFC return: ‘Hopefully he still has the belt’

Jorge Masvidal eyes Nate Diaz grudge fight in UFC return hopefully he still has the beltReturning to combat sports this weekend in a rematch against fellow UFC alum, Nate Diaz, former title challenger, Jorge…

Jorge Masvidal eyes Nate Diaz grudge fight in UFC return hopefully he still has the belt

Returning to combat sports this weekend in a rematch against fellow UFC alum, Nate Diaz, former title challenger, Jorge Masvidal has staked his claim once more for a grudge fight with current welterweight champion, Leon Edwards upon his planned Octagon return. 

Masvidal, the inaugural symbolic BMF champion under the banner of the UFC and a former two-time welterweight title challenger, is slated to make his return to combat sports tomorrow in Anaheim, taking on the above-mentioned, Diaz in a professional boxing rematch.

Jorge Masvidal claims Conor McGregor is afraid of UFC fight we'd break records
Mandatory Credit: Chris Unger – Zuffa LLC

First fighting the Stockton native back in 2019, Masvidal landed the inaugural BMF crown with a third round doctor’s stoppage win over Diaz, after opening a significant laceration on his right eyebrow in their Madison Square Garden headliner.

The victory came as part of an impressive run of victories over Ben Askren, and prior to that, Darren Till in a trip to London for another main event clash.

And backstage on that ‘Fight Night’ billed event, Masvidal was involved in a now-infamous physical altercation with the previously mentioned, Edwards – with the duo failing to ever settle their differences.

Jorge Masvidal reveals the biggest regret of his UFC career: 'I fought for everything I could'

Jorge Masvidal targets Leon Edwards grudge clash in UFC return

Seeing a UFC 269 grudge match with the Birmingham native failing to materialize amid an injury setback, Masvidal has now staked his claim for a reworked fight with Edwards in an expected return to the promotion – and notably, hopes a title is involved in the clash.

leon ufc 296

“It’s lacking something, man,” Jorge Masvidal said of the UFC welterweight division during an interview with Michael Bisping. “That something is your boy right here. Being in tip-top shape, being violent and putting on some f*cking great fights. Just give them to me, man. I’m gonna eat these motherf*ckers up like tacos, just put them in front of me and I’ll lay some people out. I don’t see nothing that I couldn’t take on.”

“I would love to fight Leon (Edwards),” Jorge Masvidal continued. “Hopefully he still has the belt when I come back around [to the UFC], let’s see what happens, man.”

Would you like to see Jorge Masvidal take on Leon Edwards in a return to the UFC?

Nate Diaz’s Boxing ‘Back To Where It Was’ Ahead Of Jorge Masvidal Fight: ‘I’ve Heard That Nate’s Been Actually Looking Good…’

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 […]

Continue Reading Nate Diaz’s Boxing ‘Back To Where It Was’ Ahead Of Jorge Masvidal Fight: ‘I’ve Heard That Nate’s Been Actually Looking Good…’ at MMA News.

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.

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…

Thomson & McCarthy Believe Diaz’s Aggressive Approach Key to Beating 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.”

Continue Reading Nate Diaz’s Boxing ‘Back To Where It Was’ Ahead Of Jorge Masvidal Fight: ‘I’ve Heard That Nate’s Been Actually Looking Good…’ at MMA News.

Nate Diaz Doubles Down On Support For Conor McGregor Following UFC 303 Pullout: ‘Lost His Last Fight Because He Went In There Like A G & Was Hurt…’

When Conor McGregor announced the reason for his long awaited return at UFC 303 being pushed back, he received a lot of negativity. “The Notorious” made the call to delay his comeback fight after breaking his toe in training because after being out for so long, he wanted to step back inside the Octagon at […]

Continue Reading Nate Diaz Doubles Down On Support For Conor McGregor Following UFC 303 Pullout: ‘Lost His Last Fight Because He Went In There Like A G & Was Hurt…’ at MMA News.

When Conor McGregor announced the reason for his long awaited return at UFC 303 being pushed back, he received a lot of negativity.

“The Notorious” made the call to delay his comeback fight after breaking his toe in training because after being out for so long, he wanted to step back inside the Octagon at 100%.

A new date has not been provided yet for when he hopes to fight again and whether or not it will still be against Michael Chandler.

Despite their long-running rivalry with each other that produced two of the most iconic fights in the history of the sport, Nate Diaz has McGregor’s back on this one.

Nate Diaz Commends Conor McGregor For Making The Decision To Postpone His Comeback

During an interview with MMA legend Demetrious Johnson on The MightyCast, Diaz said that he actually supports McGregor’s decision to postpone the fight.

The Stockton fighter believes that this shows the Irishman’s experience and learning over the years – which is something Diaz has also noticed in his own career regarding fighting injured.

“That’s experience, you know, he was f***** up when he fought his last fight and I’ve been f***** up in hella fights and I don’t want to like to cry about it afterwards ‘cuz your a** shouldn’t have came to fight if you was f***** up, that’s how I think about it.”

Diaz made a clear distinction between the fact that McGregor didn’t cancel the fight but called for it to be pushed back, and commended him for making that call.

He reflected on how he found himself in a similar position ahead of his fight with Leon Edwards which was moved to the following month’s event at UFC 263, after he suffered a cut in training that he nearly decided to fight through.

Diaz also referenced how McGregor’s injury, which was a big reason why he was inactive for so long, came at UFC 264 because he went into the fight already compromised which further supports his decision to delay the return.

“So now, before you just jump to conclusions and start being like, ‘He’s hurt, f****** p****’ it’s like bro, he lost his last fight because he went in there like a G and he was hurt and he f***** himself up, you know what I’m saying. That being a part of it, he shouldn’t have showed up though but now he knows. So it’s like when people are like, ‘wah’, I’m like why don’t you just shut up and sit down?”

Continue Reading Nate Diaz Doubles Down On Support For Conor McGregor Following UFC 303 Pullout: ‘Lost His Last Fight Because He Went In There Like A G & Was Hurt…’ at MMA News.