In a fiery declaration on The MMA Hour, Jorge Masvidal didn't mince words: “I want to kill this guy.” With a rematch with Nate Diaz looming, the 39-year-old is determined to stay on his toes as he aims for a clean finish.
Their next game, scheduled for June 1st at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, promises fireworks. This time it's a 10-round, 175-pound professional boxing match, with Masvidal looking to put an end to Diaz's claims that the referee helped him in their last UFC showdown.
The pair's first meeting in November 2019 ended with Masvidal winning by TKO in the third round to win the inaugural BMF belt. But for Masvidal, that wasn't enough decisiveness. Now he is eager to silence his doubters and prove his superiority over Diaz in another arena.
News of the rematch, first reported by MMA Fighting's Ariel Helwani, caused excitement among fans of the fight. Both Masvidal and Diaz have ventured into professional boxing before. Masvidal won a majority decision over Joseph Benjamin in 2005, but Diaz lost a decision to Jake Paul in August 2023.
Masvidal's return to boxing comes after he retired from combat sports following a loss to Gilbert Burns in the UFC in April. But now he is back with a vengeance, driven by redemption, and ready to avenge his past defeats.
The fight is scheduled to be broadcast on Juan Mio pay-per-view, and Masvidal won't miss his chance. He intended to aim for his best performance and warned Diaz to be ready, saying, “I'm going to be in the best shape of my life.”
Despite still being under a UFC contract, Masvidal was cleared to pursue this rematch. During training camp in Las Vegas, his focus was unwavering, driven by his desire to prove his superiority over Diaz.
In Masvidal's eyes, this isn't just a fight, it's personal. He's not just aiming for victory. He's out for blood. And as the day approaches, the anticipation for the clash between these giants only grows.
