Dana White rules out rematch between Masvidal and Nate Diaz: 'I don't care'

The result of UFC 244 may have frustrated the spirits of many people. However, the company's president, Dana White, showed no interest in re-editing the fight between Nate diaz e Jorge masvidal, who held this weekend's main fight in a dispute for the title of 'toughest' in the sport. In a press conference after the show, the president stated that the re-editing of the duel does not interest him at first.

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“The rematch doesn’t interest me at the moment. If the fight hadn't been stopped, what would have happened? But it turned out to be. Masvidal was very dominant in the fight. He performed well this year. He had nothing but great fights in 2019,” Dana said.

In the main fight, Nate diaz He ended up being prevented from continuing in the fight after suffering a large cut on his right eyebrow. Upon returning from the third to the fourth round, the company doctor checked the athlete's injury and prevented the American from returning to the fight.

At the press conference, White continued to praise Jorge, who was coming off an impressive victory over former ONE FC and Bellator champion Ben Askren. The athlete achieved a knockout in just five seconds, breaking the record for the fastest fight in Ultimate.

“If there is a best fighter in 2019, it's definitely that kid. He has a lot of options for his future right now,” said the boss.

Contrary to the boss, in the press conference after the event, Jorge said that he would like to face Diaz again, whom he called a great fighter. Without stipulating a date, the North American stated that, regardless of the year, they will face each other again.

Jorge masvidal e Nate diaz promoted one of the biggest events of 2019. The athletes took the lead in a numbered show, which did not require competing for an official UFC title. The athletes took place in the meeting that should have been held between Kamaru Usman e Colby covington, for the welterweight belt (up to 77kg.). However, the company was unable to reach a financial agreement with the fighters to hold the duel.

J. Masvidal (left) faces N. Diaz (right). Photo: Reproduction/YouTube UFC