The Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal press conference on Thursday in Anaheim, California, was nothing short of explosive. It was a wild scene filled with tension, heated exchanges, and a dramatic walk-off by Diaz, who refused to participate in another faceoff with Masvidal.
Diaz was clearly not in the mood for another faceoff. Just like the April 19 news conference between these former UFC stars, Diaz’s irritation was palpable. As the press conference began to wrap up, Diaz became increasingly agitated by the questions from emcee Brian Campbell. "I'm done with this whole press conference sht," Diaz declared. "I'm glad we're here to promote these great fights that are happening, that's cool as fck, but you know what? Besides that, I think my work here is done. I'm done doing all this sht. No more press conferences until my next fight. Fck this ugly motherf*cker. I hate to disrespect you (Campbell), but I'm sick of seeing you too. I'm out. Good to see everybody. Peace out. Shout out to Danny Jacobs and my boy Chris Avila. Love, kick ass. I'll see y'all next time."
- Diaz abruptly rose from his seat and started to leave the stage, ignoring attempts by organizers to get him to square off with Masvidal one last time.
- "Square off with yourself, motherf*cker," Diaz shot back, striking a few quick poses alone.
As Diaz tried to make his exit, Masvidal took offense and followed him across the stage. The two fighters stopped briefly to exchange some fiery words, which only amped up the tension in the room. Media personnel and a few fans began to encircle them, escalating the scene further. Eventually, the situation spiraled into chaos with shoving and punches being thrown, Masvidal at the center of it all.
These fighters are gearing up for a highly anticipated boxing match on July 6, headlining a Fanmio pay-per-view event at Honda Center in Anaheim, California. This will be their second showdown, following their initial clash for the inaugural BMF title at UFC 244 in November 2019.
The drama at the press conference has only added fuel to the fire, making their upcoming fight even more intriguing for fans. Get ready for a fight that promises to be just as intense outside the ring as it will be inside!
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