Matthew Wells
July 7, 2024 2:13 am ET
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.
MMA Junkie
Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal are about to make the walk for their boxing match in Anaheim: Who ya got? 🥊#DiazMasvidal results: https://t.co/FQZg5AbJVJ pic.twitter.com/3cwwg007sA
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) July 7, 2024
George Garcia
I can’t emphasize enough how impressed I am at the turnout for Diaz vs. Masvidal, at the Honda Center.#Boxing #DiazMasvidal pic.twitter.com/ZOhlsQ2diu
— Gorgeous George (@MMAJunkieGeorge) July 7, 2024
Simon Samano
UFC bantamweight champ Sean O’Malley has taken his seat ringside. He’ll serve as a color commentator on the #DiazMasvidal PPV main card. pic.twitter.com/qLRUZtasEI
— Simon Samano (@SJSamano) July 7, 2024
Masvidal (blue corner) walked out first, Diaz (red corner) entered second to a huge ovation. #DiazMasvidal pic.twitter.com/BTL3LXV6jH
— Simon Samano (@SJSamano) July 7, 2024
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
ESPN Ringside
#DiazMasvidal backstage before their walkouts 😤 pic.twitter.com/8CMNbsSBFp
— ESPN Ringside (@ESPNRingside) July 7, 2024
OOC MMA
Nate Diaz with the Mike Tyson tribute 🔥#DiazMasvidal pic.twitter.com/FA0dDC5Ciy
— OOC MMA (@oocmma) July 7, 2024
Derek Brunson
Where would Masvidal be without The Ben Askren KO ?!?!
See AlsoUFC 261: Kamaru Usman knocks out Jorge Masvidal to cap incredible night in JacksonvilleTwitter reacts to Jorge Masvidal's retirement after UFC 287 loss to Gilbert Burns‘A real OG’ - Twitter reacts to Jorge Masvidal’s retirement at UFC 287Jorge Masvidal’s Journey To His Miami Homecoming— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) July 7, 2024
Eddie Alvarez
I got Winner !!!!!
— Eddie Alvarez (@Ealvarezfight) July 7, 2024
UFC Fight Pass - Round 1 action
Masvidal the early aggressor#LastManStanding pic.twitter.com/dFFloD7aG2
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) July 7, 2024
Having a good time in there#LastManStanding pic.twitter.com/0xZyFD1GCL
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) July 7, 2024
Nolan King
10-9 Diaz but Masvidal landed some good shots at the end. Solid action thus far #LastManStanding
— Nolan King (@mma_kings) July 7, 2024
Alan Jouban
I’ve got it 1-1 #DiazMasvidal
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) July 7, 2024
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
Jorge landing big shots#LastManStanding pic.twitter.com/0NuEGILN02
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) July 7, 2024
Protect yourself at all times#LastManStanding pic.twitter.com/A167SEJxq8
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) July 7, 2024
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
Alexander K Lee
This is just some gnarly, gritty boxing #DiazMasvidal
— Alexander K Lee (@AlexanderKLee) 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
Adrian Yanez
#DiazMasvidal is pretty damn entertaining
— Adrian Yañez (@yanezmma) July 7, 2024
ESPN Ringside
Clean left hook by Masvidal 👊 #DiazMasvidal pic.twitter.com/4fLFu6fIKI
— ESPN Ringside (@ESPNRingside) July 7, 2024
MMA Junkie
Jorge Masvidal's landing clean but Nate Diaz is taking it all in stride as we enter Round 8. #DiazMasvidal pic.twitter.com/XQzqVz9xJd
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) 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
Marc Raimondi
I was entertained. #DiazMasvidal
— Marc Raimondi (@marcraimondi) July 7, 2024
MMA Junkie
Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal go the distance in their boxing match.
Who do you think won? pic.twitter.com/w0uwwvMV2L
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) July 7, 2024
The winner, Nate Diaz
#DiazMasvidal results: Nate Diaz def. Jorge Masvidal via majority decision (95-95, 97-93, 98-92) pic.twitter.com/AhEKQCQOoA
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) July 7, 2024
Jorge Masvidal heckled by fans
Jorge Masvidal was heckled by a fan as he left the ring following his loss to Nate Diaz in their boxing match. #DiazMasvidal pic.twitter.com/6NAKFr6Tlj
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) July 7, 2024
'Mission accomplished' for Nate Diaz
"Mission Accomplished" 🥊
Nate Diaz on his feelings on beating Masvidal after 5 years. #DiazMasvidal pic.twitter.com/yqtIMYGJRF
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) July 7, 2024
Nate Diaz celebrates with his crew
The California fans showered Nate Diaz with love after he avenged his MMA loss to Jorge Masvidal in their boxing match. #DiazMasvidal pic.twitter.com/BPG30q1311
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) July 7, 2024
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
Nate Diaz reveals his future plans
Nate Diaz revealed his priorities after defeating Jorge Masvidal – and they include a UFC title. 🏆 pic.twitter.com/iZtqdMdYQA
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) July 7, 2024
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