The long-awaited fight between UFC veterans Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal is set to take place next month, but there’s a twist.
Diaz and Masvidal, both 39, competed at UFC 244 in 2019, with the latter coming out on top to win the BMF (Baddest Mother F****r) title.
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Many had called for a rematch between the two lightweight rivals, and their prayers have finally been answered, although it won’t be an MMA bout.
Instead, the American boxers will face off in a 10-round boxing bout.
Both boxers have boxed professionally only once in their entire career.
Johnny Fischer vs Alen Babic: UK start time, live stream, TV channel, full card of big heavyweight fight in LondonMasvidal stepped into the boxing ring in 2005 when he defeated Joseph Benjamin, while Diaz lost to YouTuber Jake Paul last year.
When will the Diaz vs Masvidal match take place?
Masvidal and Diaz will now face off on Saturday, July 6 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
The bout was originally scheduled for June 1 but was moved to avoid a conflict with UFC 302.
The card is set to begin at 11pm BST time, with the main event expected to begin at 5am BST / midnight ET.
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how can I see?
Masvidal vs. Diaz is a pay-per-view event that will be shown DAZN In the UK for £24.99.
And of course, you can follow all the action live on SunSport’s live blog coverage.
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Daniel Jacobs will take on Shane Mosley Jr. in the co-main bout.
- Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal, 10 rounds
- Daniel Jacobs vs. Shane Mosley Jr., 10 rounds
- Chris Avila vs. Anthony Pettis, 6 rounds
- Amado Vargas vs. Sean Garcia, 8 rounds
- Devin Cushing vs. Manuel Correa, 8 rounds
- Luciano Ramos vs. Dan Hernandez, 4 rounds
- Alan Sanchez vs. Luis Lopez, 8 rounds
- Steven Dunn vs. Gabriel Costa, 4 rounds
- Ken Lopez vs. Andres Martinez, 6 rounds
- Jose Aguayo vs. Bryce Logan, 6 rounds
