The highly anticipated press conference for the upcoming boxing match between Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz turned into a mess yesterday, as tensions between the two teams boiled over into a massive brawl.
The incident occurred at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, where the two former UFC stars gathered to hype their delayed boxing exhibition bout at the KIA Forum in Los Angeles.
The event, which was meant to be a ceremonial face-off, quickly descended into chaos as Diaz suddenly walked out on Masvidal, refusing to participate in the traditional staredown.
Masvidal, visibly agitated, followed Diaz off the stage, and a heated exchange ensued. The situation quickly escalated as members of both teams began shoving and throwing punches, sparking a massive melee that spilled out into the crowd.
Footage released from the event shows Masvidal being escorted away from the area by event promoters as the brawl continued to rage on. The chaos reportedly lasted for an extended period, with fans in attendance joining in on the commotion.
This is not the first time Diaz has walked out on a presser. In April, he skipped out on a face-off with Masvidal during the press tour, and has also done so in the past with Jake Paul and Conor McGregor.
Masvidal, known for his rugged demeanor, took exception to Diaz’s actions, and the two have had a long-standing feud. The tension between them has been building up, with Masvidal recently expressing frustration with Diaz’s diva-like behavior.
The two are set to face off on July 6th in a 10-round exhibition bout, which will be streamed live on pay-per-view. Fans are eagerly anticipating the matchup, which promises to be an explosive encounter between two of the most formidable fighters in the sport.
As the incident went viral, fans took to social media to weigh in on the altercation, with many expressing excitement and anticipation for the upcoming bout.
The exact cause of the brawl remains unclear, but one thing is certain – the tension between Masvidal and Diaz is palpable, and their highly anticipated clash on June 1 is shaping up to be one for the ages.
