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Jorge Masvidal defends Nate Diaz amid battery charge: ‘We have to defend ourselves, It’s a cold world out there’

Former UFC welterweight, Jorge Masvidal comes toit e defence of Nate Diaz following his recent battery charge.

Last week Diaz was filmed choking a man, Rodney Petersen Jr., unconscious during a brawl following an influencer boxing event in New Orleans. Following the incident, Diaz was charged with second degree battery by the city’s police; he would shortly turn himself in.

While many criticised Diaz for his actions, many fighters came the defence of the Stockton banger, including former foe, Jorge Masvidal.

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Jorge Masvidal defends Nate Diaz

During an interview with TMZ, Masvidal would come to the defence of Diaz, stating that Diaz did nothing wrong during the incident.