5 reasons why UFC shouldn't book Jorge Masvidal vs Nate Diaz II

#2 Other money match-ups available for Nate Diaz

UFC 244 Masvidal v Diaz

All said and done, Nate Diaz truly transcends the sport. He's a needle mover despite having lost nearly half his fights. One of the best aspects about him is that he has always been the same from day 1, but over the last 3 years, his popularity has surged.

This prompted UFC to make their first non-title PPV main event in over a year (with the last one being because Yoel Romero missed weight). Conor McGregor is the obvious money match-up for him but that doesn't seem to be the direction just yet.

Diaz is under a medical suspension so he will be sitting out for a while. When he does come back, there are plenty of other money match-ups for him.

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#1 Jorge Masvidal should be next in line for a title shot

UFC 244 Masvidal v Diaz

2019 has been the year of Jorge Masvidal. From being considered just another journeyman, he turned it up and took it to a whole new level, finishing all 3 of his top opponents this year. He's been exciting and is now on a 3-fight win streak.

It's clear that he's the next contender in line for a UFC Welterweight Championship opportunity and he has to wait it out to see who wins the fight between Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington.

There's a reason why Dana White isn't too interested in running it back. He knows that Masvidal is next in line and will undoubtedly give him the next shot if he chooses not to rematch with Diaz.