The Rock expresses curiosity in placing belt on Nate Diaz-Jorge Masvidal winner
In November, the “M” in MSG would possibly stand for Miami.
Jorge Masvidal tweeted to The Rock on Sunday that he needed him to place the belt round his waist if he beats Nate Diaz in the principle occasion of UFC 244 on Nov. 2 at New York’s Madison Sq. Backyard. On Monday, The Rock responded, and mentioned he was in if he is capable of make it to the bout along with his busy schedule.
Doing all I can to make this combat. If I can and also you win, I will put the belt round your waist at MSG – think about it achieved. Already shaping as much as be one of many greatest and most electrifying fights in @ufc historical past. Cannot wait. @GamebredFighter @NateDiaz209 #respect #BMF #UFC244 ⚡️ https://t.co/nVTIeBtkgv
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) September 9, 2019
Masvidal and Diaz aren’t combating for an official UFC title, however Diaz proposed the concept that he and Masvidal combat for the fictional “Baddest m—– f—–” title after Diaz beat Anthony Pettis final month at UFC 241. Masvidal and the UFC have run with that concept and Dana White advised ESPN’s Brett Okamoto on Saturday that the promotion will even have that belt designed and made.
Masvidal requested The Rock particularly due to their ties to Miami. Masvidal was born and bred within the metropolis, whereas The Rock, whose actual title is Dwayne Johnson, performed soccer on the College of Miami. The Hollywood actor and former WWE champion Johnson is a longtime UFC fan, and as soon as thought of a transfer to MMA. He ceaselessly attends large MMA occasions when his schedule permits.
Masvidal (34-13) is coming off a five-second knockout of Ben Askren at UFC 239 in July. It was the quickest end in UFC historical past. That historic KO and his knockout of Darren Until in March have made Masvidal one of many hottest names in MMA. In the meantime, Diaz (20-11) returned after a three-year layoff following back-to-back fights with Conor McGregor to dominate Pettis in a unanimous choice victory.