White did not reveal a location or timeline for the potential grudge match between Masvidal and Covington (16-2 MMA, 11-2 UFC). “The Nate Diaz rematch is going to be there no matter what happens,” White said. Diaz 2 could happen sometime down the line. The fight is to date the only “BMF” title fight in UFC history.Įven though the rematch likely won’t be next, White indicated Masvidal vs. Masvidal and Diaz first fought at UFC 244 in November, with the former winning by doctor’s stoppage in between Round 3 and Round 4. Tyron Woodley), how do you not make that fight? That’s the fight that makes sense.” “… I don’t know if we’ve even talked to Nate yet. Instead of a previously-targeted rematch between Masvidal (35-14 MMA, 14-8 UFC) and Diaz (20-12 MMA, 18-11 UFC), the UFC is zoning in on a match between Masvidal and friend-turned-rival Colby Covington. Nate Diaz 2 may happen someday, but UFC president Dana White says it won’t be the promotion’s next venture for the former.Īt the UFC 253 post-fight news conference Saturday, White said the promotion has shifted gears.
