Nate Diaz Secures Victory Over Jorge Masvidal: Detailed Round-by-Round Fight Breakdown

Sports | July 7, 2024, 12:54 a.m.

Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal faced off in a highly-anticipated rematch that took almost five years to happen. The fight, held at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, saw Diaz emerge victorious by majority decision in the 10-round light heavyweight bout, with judges scoring it 95-95, 97-93, 98-92 in Diaz's favor. The 39-year-old fighters showcased an impressive pace and pummeled each other throughout the fight. Masvidal believed he hit harder, but Diaz landed more volume. Diaz expressed his satisfaction with the win, stating, "Mission accomplished." Following the fight, Diaz announced his intention to beat Jake Paul in a rematch. Despite an uninspiring performance against Paul, Diaz's fans cheered his announcement to return to the UFC and win another championship. The event also featured fights between Shane Mosley Jr. and Daniel Jacobs, Chris Avila and Anthony Pettis, as well as other matchups. Conor McGregor even placed a $500,000 wager on Diaz, predicting he would win easily.