Tonight (Saturday, July 6, 2024) live from Honda Center in Anaheim, California, we bring you a combat rematch between two longtime mixed martial arts (MMA) practitioners. Nate Diaz versus Jorge “Gamebred” MasvidalSure, it'll be a punching-only bout, but is anyone really upset that these two stand-up-focused fighters won't be able to take to the ground?
Let's fight!
Both fighters are known for their bad tempers and nasty attitudes outside of the ring and cage, and as these two “gentlemen” have grown older and matured, that hasn't changed one bit.
The card, which kicks off at 9pm ET/6pm PT, is made even more appealing by a surprisingly stellar undercard featuring some household names and unbeaten prospects for any boxing fan. Former IBF and WBA middleweight champion (and osteosarcoma survivor) Daniel Jacobs (37 wins, 4 losses, 30 KOs) Shane Mosley Jr. (21-4, 12 KOs) in the evening’s co-main event.
There is a chance of going undefeated Sean Garcia (7-0-1, 2 KOs) — younger brother of boxing's current Icarus; Ryan Garcia — Who is against it? Amado Vargas (10-0, 4 KOs) Son of former IBF/WBA light middleweight champion Fernando Vargas.
Finally, the main card will be rounded out by former WEC and UFC lightweight champion, Anthony PettisDiaz will face off against his longtime teammate. Chris AvilaAvila has found success in the world of influencer boxing and is on a five-fight winning streak as a spoiler in the combat sports world. Anthony Taylor and Paul Bambadefeating another former MMA fighter. Jeremy Stephens.
The fight card will be available to purchase on Fanmio, UFC Fight Pass and DAZN (here) in select countries for the affordable price of $49.99.
Diaz vs. Masvidal, Last Man Standing results
175lbs Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal
168 lbs. Daniel Jacobs vs. Shane Mosley Jr.
135 lbs. Amado Vargas wins over Sean Garcia — TKO, Round 1 6, 0:46
175 lbs. Chris Avila defeated Anthony Pettis — unanimous decision (59-55 x2, 58-56)
130 lbs. Carmel Moton wins over Nikolai Buzorin — TKO, Rd. 2, 1:39
135 lbs. Devin Cushing defeated Manny Correa — unanimous decision (80-72, 78-74, 77-75)
Diaz vs. Masvidal, “Last Man Standing” Live Commentary:
Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal
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Daniel Jacobs vs. Shane Mosley Jr.:
Round 1: Jacobs on blue, Mosley on white. Mosley starts aggressively, pushing Jacobs to the edge of the canvas. Nothing special except for jabs. Mosley lands a right. Jacobs fires back at a straight right from Mosley but doesn't land it cleanly. Jacobs lands a left and a right.
10-9 Mosley
Round 2: Mosley throws a jab, Jacobs responds with a right hand. Uppercut from Jacobs, nice left from Mosley. Mosley throws a jab, using his length. Jacobs turns and lands a right hand.
10-9 Jacobs
Round 3: Mosley backs Jacobs into the corner and starts a four-piece combo. Right from Jacobs. Head to the body from Mosley. Right from Jacobs lands just before the bell rings.
10-9 Mosley
Round 4: Great right from Mosley. Slow paced round so far. Mosley punches to the body. Jacobs lands a couple jabs and a right near the bell.
10-9 Mosley
Round 5: Right hook from Mosley. A moment later, another right. Left hook from Jacobs. Mosley hits the left side of Jacobs' torso.
10-9 Mosley
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Chris Avila vs. Anthony Pettis
Round 1: Pettis in black, Avila in grey camo. Pettis lands the first big blow with a counter right. Wide hook, too. Avila lands a right. Two jabs. Both fighters land lefts. Pettis lands a second left.
10-9 Pettis
Round 2: Anthony is using his feet well so far and seems to be able to keep the distance he wants. He charges in with a left hook that has landed well so far and lands again. They trade big rights. They both land jabs, Pettis is up 1-2. A great left from Avila has Pettis seeing stars for a second.
Pettis wins 10-9 in a close round
Round 3: Pettis lands a flick overhand right. Avila lands a short left. Pettis lands a hard right. Avila lands a chopping right. Pettis lands an uppercut, Avila lands a flick left. Avila lands a right, he answers with a body shot. Avila turns up the volume a little here. Pettis lands a nice right.
10-9 Pettis wins another close round
Round 4: Two Shawns in the booth, looking to hand this fight to Avila. Right from Avila. One from Pettis in return. Pettis seems to be slowing down, Avila is targeting more often. Right from Pettis.
10-9 Avila
Round 5: Avila lands an overhand shot, Pettis lands one back a few seconds later. Both fighters set up with right hands. Avila to the body. Avila lands a left, but it doesn't do much. Avila fires off a long combo, lands a few more. Pettis lands a left.
10-9 Avila
Round 6: Both fighters are slowing down a bit here. About halfway through the round, Pettis lands a good overhand shot. They both land rights, but Pettis's is stronger. A right from Avila gives Pettis a boost. Avila isn't landing as many as he did in the previous rounds.
10-9 Pettis
Final result: Chris Avila defeats Anthony Pettis via decision
Amado Vargas vs. Sean Garcia
Round 1: Vargas is gold, Garcia is white. Vargas lands two shots to the body. Garcia lands a looping left. Vargas keeps banking points to the body. Garcia misses a hook.
10-9 Vargas
Round 2: Vargas coming out aggressively, keeping his guard up and enjoying the rib roasting of Garcia. Vargas attacks with the body and head. Garcia is under pressure almost the entire round.
10-9 Vargas
Round 3: Vargas lands lefts and rights, mostly to the body. Honestly, I think I'm better at making puns than Mauro. Enough leather to stock a furniture store. Garcia finally lands a counter left. Good results for Vargas in this round.
10-9 Vargas
Round 4: Vargas avoids a left punch from Garcia and lands a punch to the body. Both fighters exchange jabs. An uppercut from Vargas sends Garcia back. Garcia fights back but appears injured. Vargas takes Garcia down. Finally, one of 100 body shots takes Garcia down. He gets up before the 10 count. Vargas throws punches, Garcia bites his mouthpiece and fights back.
10-8 Vargas
Round 5: I take back what I said about Garcia going down because of another uppercut that Garcia dodged. Vargas comes back hard at the start of the round. Vargas just goes for the body and uppercuts. Garcia lands a right. Vargas happily takes Garcia to the ropes, attacks, and when Garcia moves, takes him to the next rope. Vargas does some great dance moves. Garcia does some great counters but is still losing like 7:1. Liver shot lands just before the bell and Garcia winces in pain.
10-9 Vargas
Round 6: Garcia lands a big right and Vargas lands some hard punches. Garcia fights back but it's not going well. Garcia bounces off the other rope and Vargas pounds away. The referee steps in and ends the fight.
Final result: Amado Vargas defeats Sean Garcia by TKO
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