Masvidal Ponders Rematch with "Broomstick" Diaz: "I Almost Damn Near Killed Him. ".

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Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz are two of the biggest personalities in the game. That, accompanied by their exciting fighting styles, made their 2019 “BMF” title clash a spectacle that fans just had to see.

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson even received an entrance that night so you just know it was a big deal.

In the minds of many, the fight was stopped prematurely after two nasty cuts opened around Diaz’s eye. This led to the doctor stopping the action at the end of round three proving once more that the MMA gods work in truly devious ways. Up until that point, the fight was undeniably all “Gamebred,” and because of that, along with Diaz’s lone performance since then vs. Leon Edwards, Masvidal doesn’t see a rematch down the line as something that should be made.

“That motherf*cker doesn’t want it, man,” Masvidal said during a live Q&A on his Rumble. “I almost damn near killed him, I beat him an inch within his f*cking skinny life. You saw his last fight with Leon. I was like, man, they make that mistake and put this guy in there with me again, you know? He’s not trying to fight.”

Edwards earned a unanimous decision win over Diaz at UFC 263 in June 2021. However, it was Stockton, Calif.’s finest who in a way got the last laugh by nearly finishing Edwards with strikes in the final minute. “Rocky” managed to survive and now finds himself seemingly poised for a title shot rematch with Kamaru Usman as Diaz jockeys for a Dustin Poirier showdown.

Diaz is never shy to speak his mind about any fighter though, and that’s something that hasn’t sat well with Masvidal since they last met in the Octagon.

“That little f*cking broomstick keeps talking,” Masvidal said. “You’re going to have to go at some point, you know. [When] I take Colby [Covington]’s ass out, if I gotta wait for Usman, it could be you that gets this ass whooping, bro... Let’s f*cking go, man, I’m gonna break your f*cking face, bro.

“It’s not a call out. After handling business, I’m going for the title, and if I don’t have time to go for the title, I’m gonna break your f*cking face for all the sh*t talking you’ve done.”

Masvidal’s win over Diaz happens to be his last and only the second time Diaz has lost by TKO in his 33-fight career. Two consecutive defeats to the aforementioned current undisputed champion in Usman have since followed for Masvidal — the most recent coming at UFC 261 in April 2021.

Now, Masvidal is set to put to rest one of the most heated rivalries in the sport today. From old friends and teammates to bitter enemies, the 50-fight veteran locks horns with former interim welterweight champion Colby Covington in the main event of UFC 272 on March 5.

Link: https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/2/...omstick-nate-diaz-almost-damn-near-killed-him

 

[sampuncher]

If It WeNt 2 MoRe RoUnDs DiAz WoUlD hAvE wOn.

 

[Szwok]

Sure i'd watch it and prolly enjoy the build up. Will there be another outcome? Prolly not.

 

[Jose Beehive]

I wouldn't, rather see both fight other people.. Plenty more interesting, not sure there's plenty more money making though.

 

[mmamxfan]

Haha already knows he's about to get handled by Colby and trying to line up another money fight after he gets embarrassed. I'd be down to watch him and Diaz again. Why not.

 

[HHJ]

I'm not interested. We all know Jorge beats his ass again.

 

[Crash Lance]

Masvidal: "If I gotta wait for Usman..."

That part actually makes me laugh. Masvidal had 2 chances to capture the UFC Welterweight World Championship. In my opinion, that's enough.

Usman is the UFC Welterweight World Champion (with 5 title defences). Usman won't have any more MMA fights against Masvidal. That is to say, I don't want to watch Usman vs. Masvidal 3.

 

[SalvadorCollie]

Win or lose that’s a big fight. Jorge could be the next Otsuka, I’d pay to see it.

 

[Dorkman]

I don't get why people want to see Nate fight top 10 ww's. He's not actually good enough to compete with them. All he can do is absorb and hope they tire. Even when gifted his sunday best left hand on Leon he still couldn't close the show, and was basically the only thing he did all fight outside of eat shots, and do stupid taunts. It's not 2011-2012 anymore, and Nate isn't top talent anymore. Jorge likely is soon to not be top talent anymore either, but he's still seemingly operating at a higher level than diaz is. I'm glad Jorge isn't pushing super hard for this. Even he knows it's just a hollow pay day with a likely over matched opponent.

 

[Question]

Even If he beats Colby in impressive fashion(big IF), he's getting another shot at Usman. He'll need to beat someone else and Diaz ain't it.
It should be someone like Burns, Leon, or Luque/Belal winner.

Again he would have to beat two top contenders in super impressive fashion, which is a hard ask considering his age and that he's probably exiting his prime due to his mileage.

Overall, if Jorge wants to keep chasing that title he needs to be active and beat top contenders. That's the reality now.
If it's just money fights he should try to fight Diaz, Leon(Not a big money fight, but it will sell due to beef) or Conor.

I'm a big Jorge fan and while I don't always agree with him, I do respect his decisions and will always tune in to watch him fight.

 

[Greta Thunberg]

That is to say, I don't want to watch Usman vs. Masvidal 3.

I do:

 

[fight_fiend]

Jorge gonna fight Connor after he loses to Colby. Biggest fight they can make. That's why Connor's bulking up.

 

[Deleted member 585708]

Nah, not interested

Rehashing fights like this ain't it. Fresh fights just for fun, sure, but not rematches

 

[aali14]

Ofcourse, I mean there's barely anyone he can beat these days

 

[ilfirin]

Can't even pretend to be interested in that rematch. I'd love to see either fighter vs other people though.

 

[Jewish Lightning]

Diaz is a can.

Dishespectful.

 

[Jewish Lightning]

I woudlnt mind seeing it.

 

[Karelinator]

How about fresh matchup for a change?

Seriously, pretty stacked division, but everything moves at glacial pace.

 

[Willek]

If It WeNt 2 MoRe RoUnDs DiAz WoUlD hAvE wOn.

Diaz brothers would be undefeated in unlimited time rule fights with no leg kicks.

 

[gluehuffer1776]

masvidal already looking for an easy win post getting his ass beat by the goat colby