UFC 244: Masvidal vs. Diaz

About UFC 244: Masvidal vs. Diaz

UFC 244: Masvidal vs. Diaz is a highly anticipated fight card released in 2019 that was held at Madison Square Garden in New York. The main event featured a welterweight bout between Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz for the one-time-only "Baddest Motherfucker" (BMF) title. The co-main event included fights between Kevin Lee vs. Gregor Gillespie in a lightweight bout; Derrick Lewis vs. Blagoy Ivanov in a heavyweight bout; Stephen Thompson vs. Vicente Luque in a welterweight bout; and Kelvin Gastelum vs. Darren Till in a middleweight bout.

Making / Production

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) powered this thrilling event showcasing some of the formidable fighters in the sports league. The event was broadcasted globally, and was the 500th live show of the league, making it a highly momentous occasion.

Actors

• Jorge Masvidal: Played himself, showcasing his experienced combat style and landing a tenacious win in the main event.
• Nate Diaz: Also played himself and epitomised resilience through his myriad of challenges during the BMF title fight.
• Kelvin Gastelum: Portrayed himself, demonstrating a solid performance in his middleweight bout against Darren Till.
• Darren Till: Played himself, illustrating his comeback with a strategic and tactical fight against Kelvin Gastelum.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This event marked the 500th live UFC event.
• It was the first time UFC created a one-time-only title - the "Baddest Motherfucker" (BMF) belt.
• Jorge Masvidal became the inaugural BMF champion in this event.
• The BMF belt was presented by actor and professional wrestler Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.

Quotes

• "I'm not a West Coast gangster" - Jorge Masvidal after winning the BMF title.
• "You're a warrior, congrats" - Nate Diaz congratulating Masvidal after the fight.

Music, Soundtrack

• "Scarface (Push It To the Limit)" - Played as Jorge Masvidal's walkout song.
• "Hate Or Glory" by Gesaffelstein - Used as Nate Diaz's walkout song.