3 Reasons Why Nate Diaz vs Jorge Masvidal 2 Could Just Be the Worst Idea for the Two UFC Veterans

Former BMF champion Jorge Masvidal has set the MMA world abuzz with a hint of a potential return. This has led many people to call for a rematch between ‘Gamebred’ and his former rival, Nate Diaz. However, we have a few reasons to believe that it may not be a good idea for both former UFC stars to compete in a rematch.

Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz are two of the biggest stars to have come out of the sport of MMA. There is no doubt that both of them throwing fists inside the Octagon won’t be something that fans want to witness. However, the current scenario of things doesn’t look like the fight would make sense. Let’s take a look at why.

Conor McGregor waits for Nate Diaz as Jorge Masvidal has other interesting opponents to consider

For years now, Conor McGregor has been calling for a trilogy fight against Nate Diaz. Their previous two encounters have been etched in the UFC’s history books as two of the biggest fights the promotion has ever booked. Hence, a fight against the Irishman could be a much better option for the Stockton native than going for a rematch against Jorge Masvidal. Similarly, ‘Gamebred’ also has a few options in his hand to consider making his return get more focus and attention.

UFC fans are well acquainted with the hostility between Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal. The pair only fought once with ‘Chaos’ picking up a decision win. Now, it could be the right time for Masvidal to strike back with a rematch to Covington following his lackluster performance at UFC 296. Moreover, the former BMF could also square off against the current BMF Justin Gaethje to make for an interesting fight for the fans.

The first fight was nowhere near close

Rematches are exciting to watch when two fighters do not garner a decisive win in the previous fights. However, in the case of Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal, their first encounter was a rather one-sided fight. If we take a look back at their fight at UFC 244, ‘Gamebred’ was constantly on the offensive, which could have put down opponents with less durability.

The beatdown from Jorge Masvidal led the doctor to halt the action during the third round, causing the Miami native to emerge victorious and become the inaugural BMF champion. Even though Nate Diaz hung in there, this fight favored Masvidal more despite the doctor coming to stop the fight in the end.

Lackluster performances in recent times

Jorge Masvidal went down a losing streak towards the end of his run with the UFC. The fighter, who’s been fighting for 20 years, lost 4 consecutive fights, leading him to announce his retirement at UFC 287. On the other hand, Nate Diaz may have left the UFC with a win, but he could not shine in his combat sports endeavors since departing Dana White‘s promotion.

Nate Diaz, 38 years old, fought social media sensation, Jake Paul, who was 26 years, in a boxing match. Although the fight made for some of the most memorable moments, the Stockton native lost decisively to the YouTuber. Hence, both Diaz and Masvidal would need to generate excitement for their return, and fighting each other may not cut it.

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Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz returning to the Octagon is something that most UFC fans would like to see. However, it remains to be seen what decision they take to make their return look more impactful. Will they fight each other in a rematch or go for other opponents to make for an engaging fight build-up? Drop your comments below.

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