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CUT AND DRIED
Nate Diaz shows off horror 25-stitch war wound after suffering gruesome eye cut against Masvidal at UFC 244
NATE DIAZ needed 25 stitches in two deep cuts around his eyes after his defeat to Jorge Masvidal at UFC 244.
After a thrilling, back-and-forth clash between two of MMA’s veteran stars, a battered Diaz was told by doctors his eye was too badly busted up to continue.
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After the fight UFC chief Dana White posted a photo of Diaz's war wounds, with one cut above and one below his right eye.
White captioned it: "These cuts were much worse then they looked on TV.
"Respect to @natediaz209 for pushing the Dr to continue.
With both the New York main-eventers left in disgust, and cries of "bulls***" ringing out from the stands, Masvidal said: “I don't like to leave the win like this.
“Don't be booing me. We gave you three good rounds.
“We're going to run it back. It's going to happen again.
“Nate's a f***ing dog. I'm not the f***ing doctor, so don't go booing me.”
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As both men prepared for a fourth round of war, the cageside doctor took a look and Diaz's bloodied and cut eye.
After several moments on uncertainty, referee Dan Miragliotta reluctantly waved the bout off after instructions from officials.
It meant WWE icon The Rock crowned Masvidal with “Baddest Mother F***er” belt via contentious TKO.
Despite losing the battle, Diaz insisted the war is not over as he demanded a rematch.
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He said: “I was bummed, because I had a cut.
“I was just ready to get started.
“I had a little bit of issues. I'm coming back for your a** mother f***er.”
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