Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal first fought at UFC 244 in November 2019 within the inaugural “BMF” symbolic title combat. The combat was halted by the physician after the third spherical as a consequence of nasty cuts above and under Diaz’ proper eye.
The rematch will happen contained in the boxing ring on June 1 at The Discussion board in Inglewood, California. Masvidal made the announcement on Wednesday through social media.
“It’s official and it’s taking place!! Deadman strolling @NateDiaz209 June 1 – early pricing on sale NOW,” Masvidal posted on Instagram together with a promo for the combat.
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Diaz additionally confirmed the matchup on his social media. “It is Official,” he wrote on Instagram.
“Nate’s a lifeless man strolling,” Masvidal mentioned in an announcement. “I can not wait to show that final time was no fluke. He obtained saved by the referee. Now we’re boxing, which he says is his forte, however he is obtained no shot at beating me. I am not going to offer him an inch in that ring to even breathe. If he thought our MMA match was unhealthy, that is going to be a lot worse. I’ll drown him.
“I need to put away any speak that him and I are the identical, or that the referee saved the day. All of that speak ends June 1. Violence and throwing arms are in each of our bloods however as I proved earlier than, I am a far superior athlete and I am a meaner fighter. When June 1 comes I am going to put all unanswered inquiries to relaxation, dwell for the world to see.”