Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal: Preview, Where to Watch and Betting Odds

Former UFC lightweight foes Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal clash in a ten-round light heavyweight boxing match on the weekend of July 6 in Anaheim, California. The pair fought a controversial bout for the inaugural BMF title in 2019, with Masvidal winning via doctor's stoppage. Already, sparks are flying in this 'rematch' originally slated for the weekend of June 1, 2024, but was rescheduled due to other major UFC and boxing events. Nate Diaz, who has transitioned to boxing following his retirement from MMA, is the underdog against Jorge Masvidal, who will be making a boxing debut.

Boxing: Light Heavyweight

Where to watch: Fanmio PPV

Venue: Honda Center, Anaheim, California

Date: 07.07.2024. 06:00

After fifteen years in the UFC, Nate Diaz chose to become a free agent and made his professional boxing debut against YouTuber Jake Paul last year. Paul defeated Diaz by unanimous decision. The 39-year-old American Diaz won The Ultimate Fighter 5 and followed that with a successful career at lightweight in the UFC. He is tied for UFC's third most Fight of the Night bonuses. The Southpaw retired from MMA in 2022 after a victory over Tony Ferguson.

• Age: 39
• Height: 6'0"
• Weight: 175lbs (79kg)
• Reach: 76"
• Record: 0-1

I just hope he shows up to the fight because a big part of me doesn't think he will. We have some backups out there. We have been making some calls and hunting them down because the feeling is out there that he won't show up. I hope he proves me wrong, but we have a backup just in case.

Jorge Masvidal

Four consecutive losses, including two fights against Kamaru Usman for the UFC welterweight title, forced "Gamebred" to call it a day in MMA. Jorge Masvidal then moved into bare-knuckle boxing promotions but will return to the spotlight in this boxing fight against his old BMF opponent. The American competed in MMA promotions like Strikeforce, Bellator, and UFC for twenty years. He has the record for the fastest knockout in UFC history when he knocked out Ben Askren at UFC 239. Following the history-making knockout, Jorge Masvidal dominated Nate Diaz in the main event of UFC 244 for the symbolic "Baddest Motherfucker” (BMF) belt, with the doctor stopping the fight after round three for a cut over Diaz's right eye which made him unable to continue.

• Age: 39
• Height: 5'11"
• Reach: 74"
• Weight: 175lbs (79kg)
• Record: 0

After the fireworks on the Fourth of July, you will get to see a funeral on July 6.

Jorge Masvidal

Nate Diaz is a 3.00 underdog on Betway with a draw priced at 17.00 odds. Bet365 lists the underdog at 2.75. On 1XBET, Diaz to win is priced at 2.953 odds. Read more here.