Published 13:22 IST, May 25th 2020

Jorge Masvidal issues open challenge to Nate Diaz for BMF rematch on Twitter

UFC news: The Jorge Masvidal vs Nate Diaz 2 rumours have once again taken centre-stage with Masvidal calling out Diaz on Twitter this week.

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last few weeks have been particularly interesting for UFC fans. After UFC 249, Cor McGregor incited his UFC rivals on Twitter and a war of words n ensued. This exchange n led to a debate about who is greatest pound-for-pound fighter in UFC history. Nate Diaz went on to throw his name in mix as he claimed that he is best pound-for-pound fighter, but BMF Jorge Masvidal ridiculed Nate Diaz’s claims and challenged ‘ Stockton Slugger’ to a rematch via Twitter this week. In original contest at UFC 244, Jorge Masvidal unleashed complete and utter dominance over Nate Diaz to earn BMF title. Though Nate Diaz went on to anunce his retirement with a cryptic social media post after fight, a rematch has been on cards as UFC fans waited to experience Jorge Masvidal vs Nate Diaz 2. However, Nate Diaz is yet to respond to Jorge Masvidal’s offer.

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UFC news: Jorge Masvidal calls out Nate Diaz for a rematch

After Nate Diaz billed himself as number one pound-for-pound fighter on social media, Jorge Masvidal decided to taunt Stock Slugger on Twitter this week. Masvidal mocked Nate Diaz by posting a picture from ir original contest and vised him to improve his physique. Jorge Masvidal also called out Nate Diaz on Twitter by stating, “Let’s run it back.”

However, Nate Diaz has t yet replied to Jorge Masvidal’s offer. After failing to capitalise in original contest, Nate Diaz vowed that he would square-off with Jorge Masvidal once again. Nate Diaz's elder bror Nick Diaz also expressed an interest in facing  Jorge Masvidal inside UFC octagon. However, rumours of fight materialising fizzled out in time. After this week's exchange on social media, Jorge Masvidal vs Nate Diaz 2 rumours have once again come to fore.

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UFC news: Jorge Masvidal update

BMF has been in thick of rumour mill in recent weeks. A few weeks ago, Dana White revealed that he is planning to line up Cor McGregor and Jorge Masvidal at UFC Fight Island in July. Though fight is yet to be confirmed on paper, UFC fans have welcomed idea on social media, as y wait to see Jorge Masvidal face off against ' torious' Cor McGregor.

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13:22 IST, May 25th 2020