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A rematch nearly five years in the making finally took place at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif.
Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal ran it back inside the boxing ring, a second meeting between the two UFC veterans after their first fight for the inaugural BMF title fight at UFC 244 in November 2019. Masvidal won the first meeting by doctor’s stoppage due to a large cut above Diaz’s eye.
The second chapter in the rivalry was written Saturday, and Diaz got one back in boxing, winning a majority decision.
Check below to see the X (formerly Twitter) reactions to Diaz evening the score in his rivalry with Masvidal.
Ken Hathaway
Per a promotion email we just received
“TONIGHTS ATTENDANCE FOR DIAZ VS. MASVIDAL AT HONDA CENTER IN ANAHEIM: 18,040 (SELLOUT)”There ya go, they did it. They sold the place out #DiazvsMasvidal
— Ken Hathaway (@1khathaway) July 7, 2024
Derek Brunson
Where would Masvidal be without The Ben Askren KO ?!?!
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) July 7, 2024
Eddie Alvarez
I got Winner !!!!!
— Eddie Alvarez (@Ealvarezfight) July 7, 2024
UFC Fight Pass – Round 1 action
Caposa
Jorge trying to pace himself in the 2nd half of these rounds and it could cost him. Prob 1-1 but a couple moments of bad optics with Jorge backing to the ropes.
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) July 7, 2024
UFC Fight Pass – Round 4 action
MMA Roasted
Nate Diaz was once awarded the Key to the City of Stockton. Unfortunately, all the locks were already broken.
— MMA Roasted (@MMARoasted) July 7, 2024
Damon Martin
48-47 Masvidal after R5
Masvidal landing the better power punches, Diaz obviously more volume #DiazMasvidal
— Damon Martin (@DamonMartin) July 7, 2024
Aaron Bronsteter
Masvidal being very economical. He lets Nate get off his barrages and then hits him clean.
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) July 7, 2024
Philip Rowe
Of course this bum ass @fanmio app bees work and steals my $49 only playing audio to the Masvidal/Diaz boxing match 🤦🏽♂️
— Philip Rowe (@phillyfreshmma) July 7, 2024
Bruno Massami
It’s surprising to see Jorge Masvidal fighting aggressively and actively even with his inactivity…#DiazMasvidal
— Bruno Massami (Бруно Массами) (@BrMassami) July 7, 2024
Mike Brown
these rounds are not easy to score but I have 5-1 or 4-2 Jorge
— Mike Thomas Brown (@mikebrownmma) July 7, 2024
Nolan King
86-85 Masvidal. Diaz finds a second wind in the ninth-round and lands a nice flurry on Masvidal. The first blows landed in that sequence had Masvidal flexing his mouth. This has exceeded my expectations #LastManStanding
— Nolan King (@mma_kings) July 7, 2024
Alan Jouban
Diaz with a strong round.Masvidal losing a step and Diaz turning it up. Diaz takes round 9. Masvidal still up 6-3. #DiazMasvidal
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) July 7, 2024
Jose Youngs
Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal put on dueling 10-round combinations. What a scrap. I have it 6-4 Diaz #DiazMasvidal
— José Youngs (@JoseYoungs) July 7, 2024
Jorge Masvidal heckled by fans
‘Mission accomplished’ for Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz celebrates with his crew
Luke Thomas
It’s not MMA criteria.
8-2 is too wide, but for example, ring generalship matters along w/ damage. That’s not the case in MMA where that matters all other factors being equal. Masvidal getting backed up to the ropes constantly definitely cost him even if he landed heavier shots. https://t.co/XLKe8jlOcT
— Luke Thomas🏋️♀️ (@lthomasnews) July 7, 2024
Eddie Alvarez
Weak …. @GamebredFighter won the fight … California as corrupt as always
Significant punches went to Jorge by farrrrrrr .— Eddie Alvarez (@Ealvarezfight) July 7, 2024
Mike Brown
thought it was clear.. anywhere from 8-2 or worse case 6-4 if you gave the close ones to Nate… Seems like this is what is wrong with boxing…@GamebredFighter all day!!!
— Mike Thomas Brown (@mikebrownmma) July 7, 2024
Uriah Hall
98 to 92 wtf 😂 these dumb ass judges, man
— U R I A H H A L L (@UriahHallMMA) July 7, 2024
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