Tensions boiled over on the finish of the Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal press convention Thursday in Anaheim, Calif., after Diaz refused one other faceoff with Masvidal.
Very similar to the April 19 information convention between the 2 former UFC begins, Diaz was not within the temper to faceoff together with his opponent. Because the press convention started winding down, Diaz steadily turned extra agitated at questions posed his route by emcee Brian Campbell.
“I’m performed with this complete press convention sh*t,” Diaz stated. “I’m glad we’re right here to advertise these nice fights which can be taking place, that’s cool as f*ck, however you recognize what? Apart from that, I believe my work right here is finished. I’m performed doing all this sh*t. No extra press conferences till my subsequent combat. F*ck this ugly motherf*cker. I hate to disrespect you (Campbell), however I’m sick of seeing you too. I’m out. Good to see all people. Peace out. Shout out to Danny Jacobs and my boy Chris Avila. Love, kick ass. I’ll see y’all subsequent time.”
Diaz arose from his seat, and commenced to stroll off stage as organizers tried to corral him for a faceoff with Masvidal.
“Sq. off with your self, motherf*cker,” Diaz stated after providing just a few fast poses by himself.
Masvidal took exception and commenced following Diaz throughout the stage, who stopped for a second as they exchanged some heated phrases. Media and some followers started surrounding the fighters as they bickered, making a tense scene.
Diaz ultimately walked away, however tensions among the many others within the circle continued to rise. Quickly sufficient, shoving started, and punches had been thrown, with Masvidal within the thick of all of it.
Diaz and Masvidal are scheduled to compete in a boxing match on July 6 in a Fanmio pay-per-view headliner at Honda Heart in Anaheim, Calif. It will likely be the second time the pair meet in fight sports activities, following their first assembly for the inaugural BMF title combat at UFC 244 in November 2019.
You may watch video of the press convention brawl above.
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