UFC icon Jorge Masvidal has been seen in the course of a wild brawl that erupted following a press convention earlier than his showdown with Nate Diaz.
Loopy scenes unfolded when members of Masvidal’s workforce and members of Diaz’s entourage exchanged phrases earlier than punches have been thrown.
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The drama unfolded as Masvidal was leaving the press convention in Los Angeles the place he and Diaz got here head to head for the ultimate time earlier than they’ll weigh-in for his or her boxing blockbuster subsequent month.
Masvidal all of the sudden discovered himself in the course of the fracas after the primary punches have been thrown and video reveals him dragging one individual away.
Based on ESPN, a member of Diaz’s workforce threw a punch at Masvidal after the Cuban fighter slapped him.
Video reveals one among Masvidal’s boxing coaches, Jorge Capetillo, then stepped up and tried to punch one other member of Diaz’s crew.
Safety employees have been finally capable of restore order and no police motion has been taken.
Masvidal and Diaz have a protracted, bitter relationship, nevertheless it gave the impression to be over after Masvidal’s victory once they confronted off for the UFC’s “Baddest Mom F***er” belt in 2019.
That battle was stopped due to a minimize above Diaz’s eye and the defeat has all the time irked the American.
The 39-year-old was significantly hostile all through Friday’s press convention and needed to be re-called for the face-off after abruptly strolling off the stage.
He additionally sprayed press convention host Brian Campbell.
“Not this f***ing press convention,” Diaz stated when requested what he cares most about within the lead as much as the battle on July 6.
“I’m sick of sitting right here. I’m sick of taking a look at all these motherf***ers. I’m sick of taking a look at you, too. I’m sick of this entire s***. I’m executed with this entire press convention s***.
“I’m glad we’re right here to advertise these nice fights which are taking place. That’s cool as f***.
“However in addition to that, I believe my work right here is completed. I’m executed doing all this s***. No extra press conferences till my subsequent battle.
“F*** this ugly motherf***er. Man, I hate to disrespect you, however I’m sick of seeing you, too. I’m out. I’m good. See all people. Peace out.”
Diaz has solely had one skilled boxing battle — a unanimous determination loss to YouTuber Jake Paul.
Masvidal has by no means boxed professionally, however had 35 wins in his MMA profession.
His final victory was towards Diaz in 2019, and completed his profession within the UFC on a run of 4 consecutive losses.
