Video: Dana White talks Masvidal vs. Diaz, ‘BMF’ belt design, Conor McGregor return, more

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Video: Dana White talks Masvidal vs. Diaz, ‘BMF’ belt design, Conor McGregor return, more

NEW YORK – Ahead of UFC 244, MMA Junkie caught up with UFC president Dana White for an exclusive interview.

UFC 244 takes place Saturday at Madison Square Garden and streams on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN2, ESPN+ and UFC Fight Pass. In the main event, Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz will square off in a welterweight clash for the “BMF” title.

On Friday, White offered his thoughts on Masvidal vs. Diaz and the “BMF” belt itself, as well as Diaz’s scare with the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, DAZN’s decision to delay streaming Canelo Alvarez’s fight until after UFC 244, the latest on Zuffa Boxing, and an update on Conor McGregor’s targeted return for Jan. 18.

You can watch the full interview in the video above.

Video: Dana White talks Masvidal vs. Diaz, 'BMF' belt design, Conor McGregor return, more