Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal 2 rescheduled for July 6 in Anaheim
Masvidal, during the recent nationwide press tour alongside Diaz, expressed frustration with competing with UFC 302. He’s called the insistence behind the June 1 booking a ‘bad business move’.
The UFC doesn’t have an event scheduled on July 6, meaning that the Diaz/Masvidal boxing match will take a bigger platform in combat sports that weekend. The UFC is slated to take a two-week break after UFC 303, headlined by Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler.
Diaz and Masvidal fought for the UFC’s inaugural BMF title at UFC 244. Masvidal won the fight by doctor’s stoppage due to a serious laceration on Diaz’s face.
After the abrupt ending to their first fight, Diaz and Masvidal were expected to potentially run it back in the cage. But, after each fighter parted ways with the UFC, their rematch will take place in a new arena.
Diaz made his professional boxing debut against Jake Paul last year, losing by unanimous decision. Masvidal’s last professional boxing match was in June 2005, a majority decision win against Joseph Benjamin in Miami.
Diaz vs. Masvidal, coined ‘Last Man Standing’, will be streamed live in partnership with Fanmio. The fight is scheduled for 10 rounds.
