Masvidal vs. Diaz: A Clash of Styles
Diaz's Volume vs. Masvidal's Power
The highly anticipated UFC 244 main event between Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal lived up to expectations as a clash of contrasting styles. Diaz, known for his relentless boxing and high punch output, engaged in a volume-striking approach, while Masvidal relied on his powerful single or dual-punch combinations.
Diaz Emerges Victorious by Majority Decision
In a thrilling 10-round light heavyweight fight at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Diaz ultimately emerged victorious by majority decision. The judges scored the bout 29-28, 29-28, and 28-29 in favor of Diaz, who overcame Masvidal's early dominance to control the later rounds with his superior conditioning and cardio.
Masvidal started the fight aggressively, trapping Diaz against the ropes and unleashing a barrage of punches with both hands. However, Diaz weathered the storm and began to impose his volume striking, outworking Masvidal in the clinch and landing the cleaner shots.
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