UFC legends Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal will take to the boxing ring for their stunning rematch in California this June.
The rivals fought at UFC 244 five years ago, with Masvidal coming out on top and winning the BMF (Baddest Motherf***er) belt.
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But now neither fighter is involved in MMA and in March, they announced that they will meet again in a ten-round light-heavyweight boxing bout.
Both Americans have only ever boxed professionally once with Masvidal stepping into the ring in 2005 and Diaz losing to Jake Paul last year.
Ahead of their clash though, concern has been raised around Diaz following his behaviour during the pre-fight press conference.
Diaz vs Masvidal: Date and UK start time
This light-heavyweight fight will take place on Saturday, June 1.
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It will be held at the Kia Forum in California, USA.
The card will get underway from 10pm UK time with the main event expected from 2am on Sunday morning.
Diaz vs Masvidal: How to follow
The bout is a pay-per-view event and will be shown on Fanmio in the UK.
It will cost £63.99 and you can get more info here.
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Diaz vs Masvidal: Undercard
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- MAIN EVENT: Nate Diaz vs Jorge Masvidal
- Anthony Pettis vs Chris Avila
Diaz vs Masvidal: What has been said?
UFC icon Masvidal has said he has not enjoyed working with Diaz ahead of the rematch.
The announcement for their upcoming clash was delayed and ‘Gamebred’ has put the blame for that on his ‘diva’ opponent.
“At one point, because Vegas was booked out, a lot of places were booked out, New York was a strong possibility and he was like, ‘I won’t fight if it’s in New York. I won’t fight'," he told the MMA Hour.
"I was like, 'What the f***? What’s the beef? This is boxing. That was in MMA [where] you got your ass whooped. But I get it. Alright'.
“Then another diva moment, he said he also wouldn’t fight if the fight’s in Miami.
"‘I’m not fighting if it’s in Miami.’ OK, cool. ‘Well, last time I had a bad experience with my boxing match in Texas, so I’m not fighting in Texas.’
"What the f***?! To book a venue of that magnitude, it’s not like it can happen in a week or a weekend.
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"It happens months in advance. ... So all these problems and it’s like, dude, I’m just trying to f****** fight.
"What are you trying to do? It could have been in April in a different place, but this dude wasn’t trying to do it so that just felt very diva-ish.”