Nate Diaz has dropped out of doing a actuality TV present with Jon Jones after there was a melee on set in Thailand.
The UFC stars had been set to be opposing coaches on a Russian model of The Final Fighter.
Diaz, 40, arrived in Thailand this week, however a scuffle broke out involving a number of of his workforce on the primary day of filming.
“We had one in all our younger fighters, a man named Zalik, he was taking part in with Nate,” Jones informed Red Corner MMA. , external
“He wished to play-fight with Nate.
“Nate type of got here in a bit of bit on edge, I feel he had some earlier beef with some Russian fighters, so he was a bit of bit on edge when he received right here.
“Play-fighting with Nate was not the most effective thought. It turned critical straight away, and we needed to exchange Nate.”
Jake Shields, who flew with Diaz to Thailand, mentioned the American “slapped” the person who tried to seize him earlier than a number of extra individuals received concerned.
Video has since emerged of the altercation, exhibiting Jones tried to play peacemaker when the primary melee occurred earlier than a second incident broke out later.
Jones will proceed filming the truth present. The UFC heavyweight champion has refused to substantiate whether or not he’s officially retired or not whereas interim belt holder Tom Aspinall waits to seek out out if he’ll battle the American.
Diaz left the UFC in 2022 and has competed in two boxing matches since then in opposition to Jake Paul and his former MMA rival Jorge Masvidal.
