Nate Diaz emerged victorious in a closely contested boxing match against Jorge Masvidal at the Honda Center in Anaheim on Saturday night. The bout, which pitted two former mixed martial arts stars against each other, ended in a majority decision favoring Diaz.
The judges’ scorecards reflected the competitive nature of the fight, with two scoring it for Diaz (97-93 and 98-92) and one judge calling it a draw (95-95). The 10-round contest showcased the durability and stamina of both 39-year-old fighters, who combined to throw over 1,400 punches.
Nate Diaz’s strategy centered on a high-volume approach, consistently pressing forward and throwing a barrage of strikes. While Masvidal appeared to land the more impactful blows, Diaz’s relentless pace and output seemingly influenced the judges’ decision.
Post-fight, Masvidal expressed his disagreement with the verdict, stating he believed he had landed the more significant strikes.
Diaz, meanwhile, called the result a “mission accomplished,” referencing their previous encounter in the UFC’s BMF title fight.
The event drew a substantial crowd of 18,040 to the Honda Center. Following his victory, Diaz expressed interest in potential future bouts, including a rematch with Jake Paul and a possible return to MMA for a UFC title shot.
Overall, this boxing match settles the score between Nate Diaz and Masvidal at one win each, following their last match in the UFC. The commercial success of the event may open up new opportunities for both fighters in the combat sports landscape.
You can watch the full fight below.