Nate Diaz got one back.
After a surprisingly exciting back-and-forth, the Stockton fighter defeated Jorge Masvidal by majority decision on Saturday night, avenging his loss at UFC 244, nearly five years after the two mixed martial arts stars clashed for the inaugural BMF title.
Check out how the combat sports world is reacting to the Diaz vs. Masvidal fight below:
Cheers to you both. Always protect yourself and fight well.
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) July 7, 2024
Won!!!!!
— Eddie Alvarez (@Ealvarezfight) July 7, 2024
Diaz tries to overwhelm him with some quick punches, landing some hard ones at times, while Masvidal tries to capitalize by staying on his feet and picking his punches. It was a fun fight.
— Cody Gibson (@TheRenegade559) July 7, 2024
Nate was the much busier fighter in this round, but Masvidal landed a clean, powerful shot at the end and I won the round. 5-1 Masvidal
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) July 7, 2024
These rounds are not easy to score, but I have them 5-1 or 4-2 Jorge
— Mike Thomas Brown (@mikebrownmma) July 7, 2024
8-2 Masvidal
— Mike Thomas Brown (@mikebrownmma) July 7, 2024
The Diaz vs Masvidal boxing match was amazing! It will be on the scorecards! #Diazmasvidal
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) July 7, 2024
It's completely insane. I'm going for 6-4 Diaz, but a draw or 6-4 Maavidal are also possible. But it doesn't really matter. #Diazmasvidal
— Attorney Mike Jackson (@TheTruthJackson) July 7, 2024
The final round was great. Diaz did a good job in the 10th round. Masvidal should win 6-4 out of the 10 rounds. He obviously landed the cleaner and more powerful shots. Diaz won with pressure and volume, but he just didn't have enough powerful, damaging shots to go with that flurry of punches. #Diazmasvidal
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) July 7, 2024
I think it was Diaz, but either way it was fun.
— Vince Morales (@vandetta135) July 7, 2024
McGregor made more money from Nate's wins than Nate made from those fights lol
— Vince Morales (@vandetta135) July 7, 2024
When I was watching the fight live I thought Diaz would win. Listening to the commentary I thought Masvidal might win. Overall it was a good fight. #Diazmasvidal
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) July 7, 2024
Regardless of the verdict, it was a great match and congratulations to both fighters. #Diazmasvidal
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) July 7, 2024
98 to 92, what kind of stupid judges are these?
— URIAH HALL (@UriahHallMMA) July 7, 2024
Watching the fight, it seems like Diaz landed way more hits. Masvidal definitely landed harder punches! These stats can't be accurate https://t.co/lDLaGghIKx
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) July 7, 2024
I thought it was pretty clear. A close win against Nate would make him 8-2 or at worst 6-4. This seems to be what's wrong with boxing.Game Bread Fighter all day long!!!
— Mike Thomas Brown (@mikebrownmma) July 7, 2024
