Jorge Masvidal has reignited his rivalry with Nate Diaz, calling for a 3rd battle, this time beneath Muay Thai guidelines with 4-ounce MMA gloves, and floating Netflix because the stage.
Talking to MMA Junkie Radio in an interview printed Feb. 16, 2026, Masvidal stated the pair have already achieved MMA and boxing, so he desires to “go full Muay” subsequent. When the co-host advised doing it “at Netflix,” Masvidal jumped on it and delivered a direct message to Diaz that doubled as a pitch to any purchaser watching.
“Nate D, should you’re watching this, George simply had an amazing concept. We may go throw down on Netflix, Muay Thai although. None of this hugging, none of those massive gloves. Let’s do Muay Thai, MMA gloves. That’s it, bro. Let’s battle. … It’s all these big-ass 12-ounce boxing gloves. Let’s put them 4 ounces on and go all out,” Masvidal stated.
Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal in Muay Thai
Masvidal’s angle is evident: no wrestling, no clinch-heavy stalling, no pillow-sized gloves, simply small gloves and a ruleset that retains the motion upright and punishes shortcuts. He additionally framed it because the pure subsequent chapter after their combat-sports tour, referencing that they’ve already shared the cage and the ring.
The historical past matters right here as a result of it’s already 1-1 throughout disciplines. Masvidal stopped Diaz through physician stoppage (TKO) after Spherical 3 of their UFC 244 “BMF” most important occasion in November 2019. Diaz obtained the win again of their boxing rematch on July 6, 2024, taking a majority determination (98-92, 97-93, 95-95) at Honda Heart in Anaheim.
In the same MMA Junkie appearance, Masvidal also claimed he “straight up won” their original MMA fight and blamed the judging environment in California due to a doctors stoppage. That complaint, plus the score being settled in boxing, helps explain why he’s shopping a third format: he wants another high-profile event, but on terms he believes remove the usual debate.
Masvidal didn’t announce a date, promotion, or signed agreement with Diaz, and he presented the Netflix idea as an off-the-cuff platform suggestion rather than a finalized plan. For now, it’s a public callout with a specific rule request, Muay Thai, 4-ounce gloves, aimed straight at Diaz.
