Jorge Masvidal lays down ‘game plan’ for UFC return and fight Stephen Thompson

Both Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz are all set go berserck inside the boxing ring on 6th July 2024.

Jorge Masvidal lays down ‘game plan’ for UFC return and fight Stephen Thompson

Jorge Masvidal and Stephen Thompson (via Imago)

Jorge Masvidal is a prominent figure in the world of combat sports. He was one of the top fighters in the UFC at 170 lbs since joining in 2013. However, after his defeat against Gilbert Burns on April 8 at UFC 287, Masvidal announced his retirement from the octagon.

Another notable fighter, Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson, has been a part of the sport since 2012 and is highly respected within the community. Fighters such as Jorge Masvidal and Stephen Thompson have made significant contributions to the sport of MMA over the past decade.

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In a recent interview with SHAK MMA, Jorge Masvidal expressed his desire to fight Stephen Thompson when he was asked about his next three fight plans post-Nate Diaz fight.

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Definitely Wonderboy would be amazing. I always wanted to get a rematch with him. Outside of the cage, I always had so much respect for him. I would love when I come back at some point, you know, fight Thompson.
Jorge Masvidal in an interview with SHAK MMA

In 2017, Jorge Masvidal and Stephen Thompson faced each other, with Thompson winning via unanimous decision. Since then, both fighters have had their share of ups and downs. Masvidal took a break from the UFC, while Thompson continues to compete. Thompson’s last fight was a loss against Shavkat Rakhmonov in December 2023, and he has not fought in the octagon since.

Meanwhile, Masvidal actively pursued a professional boxing career, like many other former UFC stars. Jorge Masvidal is all set to make his professional boxing debut against his former MMA competitor Nate Diaz.

Jorge Masvidal set to go against Nate Diaz

Five years after their first meeting in the octagon, Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz are set to face each other again, but this time inside a boxing ring. Their initial fight took place at the UFC 244, where both fighters competed for the newly introduced BMF Championship belt. Masvidal emerged as the BMF Champion that day after defeating Diaz by TKO.

Jorge Masvidal (L) - Nate Diaz (R)
Jorge Masvidal (L) – Nate Diaz (R) (via Forbes/The Sun)

The fearless attitudes of both fighters inside the octagon resulted in a memorable fight that fans still recall to this day. On July 6th, MMA and boxing fans will have the opportunity to witness the renewed rivalry between Diaz and Masvidal.

After his defeat against Jake Paul, Nate Diaz is still without a win in his professional boxing career. Meanwhile, Jorge Masvidal is poised to make an impact in his debut match. The stakes are high, and predicting the victor will be tough. Regardless, the fight is guaranteed to be an exciting event.

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