After nearly five years of anticipation, Nate Diaz finally avenged his previous defeat to Jorge Masvidal, securing a majority decision victory in a professional boxing match on Saturday night. The bout, which headlined a pay-per-view event at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, showcased an intense and competitive battle between the two seasoned fighters.
In a closely contested 10-round match, Diaz emerged victorious with two of the three judges scoring in his favor. The judges’ scores were 98-92 and 97-93 for Diaz, while the third judge scored it an even draw at 95-95. This victory marks a significant milestone for Diaz, as it avenged his third-round TKO loss to Masvidal in November 2019. That fight, known for being the UFC’s first BMF (Baddest Motherf*****r) title fight, ended controversially when a physician ruled Diaz could not continue due to a cut. Diaz had vehemently disagreed with that decision.
Diaz’s performance on Saturday was a testament to his relentless pace and resilience. Throughout the 175-pound fight, he overwhelmed Masvidal with a high volume of punches, a trademark of his fighting style. While Masvidal appeared to land the harder shots, Diaz’s notorious chin held up impressively, allowing him to maintain pressure and dictate the pace of the fight. At times, Diaz even displayed his characteristic showmanship, laughing and turning his back to Masvidal, further fueling the electrifying atmosphere.
Following the victory, Diaz wasted no time in calling for future rematches. He expressed his desire to face Jake Paul, who had previously defeated him in a boxing match, and UFC champion Leon Edwards. Diaz’s ambition to continue proving himself in the ring remains unwavering.
On the other side, Jorge Masvidal, who retired from MMA in April, hinted at a possible comeback and voiced his disagreement with the judges’ scorecards. He called for a third fight against Diaz, indicating that their rivalry might not be over just yet.
The event, which aired on DAZN, was co-promoted by Diaz’s Real Fight Inc. and Masvidal’s Gamebred Boxing. It featured several other notable names from the combat sports world, including former UFC champion Anthony Pettis, who lost to Diaz’s longtime teammate Chris Avila.
Overall, the night belonged to Nate Diaz, whose victory over Jorge Masvidal not only settled an old score but also set the stage for potential future showdowns. Fans of both fighters will undoubtedly be eager to see what comes next in their storied careers.