Highlights! Diaz takes Masvidal’s biggest shots, earns decision win

Nate Diaz confirmed up in prime type for his boxing match towards Jorge Masvidal, utilizing his trademark strain recreation to earn a majority choice win over 10 rounds.

Two judges scored the struggle 98-92 and 97-93 for Diaz, whereas a 3rd noticed it as a 95-95 draw.

The struggle was a distinction in kinds: Diaz with the relentless quantity, and Masvidal with the ability pictures. Each males did good work in each spherical, to the purpose the place there was no clear-cut winner relying on the way you scored the output. Diaz’s lengthy streams of punches have been spectacular, however Masvidal landed a variety of pictures that will have put down a chinnier opponent.

In opposition to Diaz, even the most important of blows barely elicited any response. That will have made the distinction. Or possibly it was Nate’s assured showboating, or the look of utter exhaustion on Jorge’s face whilst he continued to slug it out for 10 full rounds.

There’s little doubt there might be controversy over this choice, if solely as a result of each males fought onerous and fought properly.

Following the win, Diaz declared his intention to avenge his loss to Jake Paul. Nate revealed he ditched out of coaching camp for that bout and went on a four week bender. His efficiency towards Paul actually regarded prefer it. However in Anaheim, Diaz confirmed up together with his cardio in verify and his gameface on. He proved that he’s nonetheless received the abilities and the flexibility to hold towards robust opposition … if he could make it to struggle evening wholesome and motivated.

Take a look at the highlights from the struggle right here: