In tonight’s boxing showdown, former UFC stars Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal faced off once again, bringing their fierce rivalry from the Octagon to the ring.
Diaz and Masvidal first clashed for the UFC’s ‘BMF Title‘ back in 2019, a fight that saw Masvidal emerge victorious with a second-round TKO, leaving Diaz with notable facial lacerations.
Nate Diaz, known as ‘The Stockton Slugger’, last entered the boxing scene in August last year, suffering a unanimous decision loss to Jake Paul in his debut. Before that, he secured a submission win over Tony Ferguson at UFC 279.
Meanwhile, Jorge Masvidal’s last outing was at UFC 287, where he faced Gilbert Burns and endured a unanimous decision loss, marking his fourth consecutive defeat following setbacks against Colby Covington and Kamaru Usman (twice).
The match unfolded with Masvidal coming out aggressively in round one, landing several significant combinations. Diaz, however, countered effectively with body shots and crisp hooks, setting the tone for a closely contested bout.
Nate Diaz Scores Majority Decision Over Jorge Masvidal
As the rounds progressed, Masvidal maintained pressure, landing clean punches and forcing Diaz to defend. Diaz, resilient as ever, pushed forward with relentless energy, trading blows and attempting to dictate the pace of the fight.
By round ten, Diaz surged with a flurry of punches, showcasing his trademark stamina. Masvidal, known for his endurance, responded with calculated strikes but found himself outpaced in the final moments.
The judges’ decision favored Nate Diaz, who claimed victory by majority decision (95-95, 97-93, 98-92), much to the excitement of fans and pundits alike.
What’s your take on tonight’s Diaz vs. Masvidal rematch? Who do you think should be Diaz’s next opponent following this impressive win in California?
