A brawl broke out between members of Nate Diaz‘s and Jorge Masvidal‘s groups throughout a information convention for his or her July 6 boxing match after Diaz abruptly left earlier than faceoffs.
The information convention came about in Anaheim, California, to advertise the brand new date and site for the upcoming Diaz-Masvidal combat. The boxing match was initially scheduled for June 1 on the Kia Discussion board in Inglewood however was relocated to the Honda Heart in Anaheim on July 6.
Tensions had been already excessive between the 2 fighters, who final met within the UFC for the inaugural BMF championship in 2019. The extremely anticipated encounter ended on a bitter notice when a physician stopped the combat due to a minimize over Diaz’s eye. Masvidal was awarded the victory and was the primary BMF champion, however the two fighters have had lingering points since then that they seemed to settle within a boxing ring. However Diaz appeared fully bored with collaborating in Thursday’s information convention.
“I am completed with this complete press convention s—,” a visibly irritated Diaz stated. “I am glad we’re right here selling these nice fights which are occurring, however, moreover that, my work right here is finished.”
Diaz obtained up and started making his exit earlier than organizers requested for him to return to face off with Masvidal. The Stockton, California, fighter returned to the stage, flexed briefly for the cameras and left earlier than Masvidal might meet him. The 2 exchanged phrases and each groups swarmed in.
Because the state of affairs intensified, a member of Diaz’s group threw a punch at Masvidal after the Cuban fighter slapped at him. Certainly one of Masvidal’s boxing coaches, Jorge Capetillo, responded with a punch of his personal and a brawl ensued between members of each groups. Masvidal emerged after safety restored order and did not seem to have suffered any accidents through the combat. Diaz did not appear to have participated within the brawl and wasn’t seen in any of the movies which have surfaced on social media.