Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal, two former UFC rivals, faced off in a highly anticipated light-heavyweight boxing match on July 7, 2024, at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The event marked their second encounter after Diaz lost to Masvidal in UFC due to a doctor stoppage caused by a cut.
Masvidal started off aggressively in the first round with an impressive display of power and precision. However, Diaz held his ground and managed to land some effective counter-punches, showcasing his resilience and determination.
The second round saw Masvidal continuing his aggressive approach while Diaz focused on outlanding him with jabs and combinations. Masvidal landed a right hand that momentarily stunned Diaz towards the end of the round, but Diaz managed to recover quickly.
In the third round, both fighters displayed impressive endurance as they continued to exchange blows. Diaz pressed forward with volume while Masvidal focused on landing powerful shots. The fight remained closely contested throughout this round as well.
The fourth and fifth rounds followed a similar pattern, with both fighters showing their grit and determination in the ring. Diaz managed to land more punches in these rounds, but Masvidal's power kept him in the fight.
In the sixth round, Diaz started to gain momentum as he began to outland Masvidal with consistent combinations. Masvidal continued to press forward with his powerful shots, but Diaz managed to evade most of them and countered effectively.
The seventh round saw both fighters showing signs of fatigue, but they continued to exchange blows. Diaz managed to land some effective jabs and combinations towards the end of the round, while Masvidal focused on landing his powerful right hand.
In the eighth round, Diaz's volume proved to be too much for Masvidal as he outlanded him with a series of jabs and combinations. Masvidal continued to press forward but struggled to land effective shots against Diaz's evasive movements.
The ninth round saw both fighters giving it their all, with Diaz continuing to outland Masvidal with his jabs and combinations. Masvidal managed to land some powerful shots towards the end of the round, but it was not enough to sway the judges' decision.
In the final tenth round, both fighters gave their all in a thrilling display of boxing skills. Diaz managed to outland Masvidal with his jabs and combinations once again, while Masvidal focused on landing his powerful right hand. The fight ended with both fighters showing respect for each other in the ring.
The judges scored it 95-95, 97-93, and 98-92 in favor of Nate Diaz. This victory marked a significant moment for Diaz as he avenged his defeat to Masvidal from their UFC encounter.
