UFC: Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson responds to abusive comments by Nate Diaz

Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal certainly did ir part in one-off B MF (BMF) title fight two weeks ago at UFC 244, but doctors called off bout after round 3 and that meant Dwayne ' Rock' Johnson presented $50,000 title to his fellow Miami-native, Jorge Masvidal.

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Nate Diaz takes a jibe at Dwayne ' Rock' Johnson

Following his loss to Jorge Masvidal, Nate Diaz took a jibe at Dwayne ‘ Rock’ Johnson at post-fight press conference as he accused ‘ Great One’ of favouritism. It was apparent that situation did t sit well with Stockholm native who went furr to say that Rock can get it too for picking wrong side. Nate also suggested that boxing legend Mike Tyson should have been one crowning champion.

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Rock dresses rant

Dwayne ' Rock' Johnson h recently appeared on Ariel Helwani's talk show where he shrugged off  sledging and dressed comments. Speaking of Diaz, he said it did come off as surprising because that is what Nate Diaz is kwn and loved for. He furr ded that Diaz kws of his relationship with Jorge Masvidal and is aware of deep connections he shares with him as two hail from Miami. He also ded that he was t offended by his comments and was totally okay with it.

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Dwayne ' Rock' Johnson also revealed that he took time to congratulate Jorge Masvidal and that he was very happy for him. He also reminded him what opportunity presented and how title was somewhat polarising in sport.

Meanwhile, Nate Diaz, who is gunning for revenge against Jorge Masvidal has been handed a 90-day suspension for gruesome cuts he suffered at UFC 244.

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