After almost five years of anticipation, Nate Diaz triumphed over Jorge Masvidal by majority decision on Saturday night at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
The judges’ scores read 95-95, 97-93, and 98-92 in favor of Diaz.
“It feels good to get the job done for sure,” said Diaz. “Mission accomplished.”
Both fighters, aged 39, displayed relentless spirit and pace throughout the 10-round light heavyweight bout.
“I thought I won,” Masvidal commented. “I thought I hit the harder shots. He did land more volume. But I definitely thought I landed the way, way better shots.”
Their encounter came more than four-and-a-half years after their first bout for the inaugural BMF belt, which Masvidal won due to a stoppage caused by a deep cut under Diaz’s left eye.
Round-by-round analysis for Diaz-Masvidal fight and undercard:
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**Summary of the Fight**
**Round 1:** Diaz initially took control, but Masvidal countered effectively. Diaz 10, Masvidal 9.
**Round 2:** Masvidal displayed technical prowess, keeping Diaz at bay. Diaz 19, Masvidal 19.
**Round 3:** Masvidal’s speed became evident as he snapped back Diaz’s head with right hands. Masvidal 29, Diaz 28.
**Round 4:** Both fighters exchanged punches fiercely without clear dominance. Masvidal 38, Diaz 38.
**Round 5:** A spirited round where both fighters remained relentless. Masvidal 48, Diaz 47.
**Round 6:** Diaz continued his aggressive approach, with both fighters trading blows. Masvidal 58, Diaz 56.
**Round 7:** Diaz maintained pressure, while Masvidal countered effectively. Masvidal 67, Diaz 66.
**Round 8:** Continuous exchanges with Diaz showing more ring control. Masvidal 77, Diaz 75.
**Round 9:** Increased intensity as Diaz’s relentlessness showed. Masvidal 86, Diaz 85.
**Round 10:** Both fighters dug deep, finishing strong. Masvidal 95, Diaz 95.
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**Luis Lopez def. Alan Sanchez by unanimous decision:** In a close fight, Lopez’s output persuaded judges in the late rounds with scores of 77-75, 77-75, 77-75.
**Gabriel Costa def. Steve Dunn by KO:** Costa defeated previously undefeated Dunn with a second-round knockout after weathering early powerful punches.
**Kenneth Lopez def. Andres Martinez by unanimous decision:** Lopez improved to 10-0, outscoring Martinez over six rounds with judges’ scores of 59-54, 58-55, 59-54.
**Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal Fight Details:**
**Date:** July 6
**Location:** Honda Center in Anaheim, California
**Main Card Start:** 6 p.m. ET
**Broadcast:** PPV on Fanmio, DAZN and UFC Fight Pass for $49.99
**Fight Card:**
– Daniel Jacobs vs. Shane Mosley Jr., middleweight
– Anthony Pettis vs. Chris Avila, light heavyweight
– Sean Garcia vs. Amado Vargas, lightweight
– Devin Cushing vs. Manny Correa, lightweight
**Fight Records:**
– Nate Diaz: Boxing 0-1, MMA 22-13
– Jorge Masvidal: MMA 35-17, Boxing 1-0