Jorge Masvidal appeared to out-land Nate Diaz within the statistics on the conclusion of their boxing match on July 6, but it surely was not sufficient to get the win. And “Gamebred” feels the hometown benefit his opponent had performed a task in that.
Diaz scored the win over Masvidal by majority resolution in the principle occasion of a card that passed off on the Honda Middle in Anaheim, CA.
The combat proved to be an thrilling one which seemingly might have gone both means. The Stockton native had a notable volume-based assault and took over the combat as the previous UFC BMF champion’s vitality decreased through the center portion of the combat. Within the eyes of many, Masvidal landed the cleaner, more practical, and damaging strikes.
However one decide scored the bout a good 95-95, whereas the opposite two scored the combat 97-93 and 98-92 in favor of Diaz.
“I positively know the judges had been influenced by the group as a result of loads of these photographs had been touchdown within the nook,” Masvidal stated on the post-fight press convention. “I used to be simply getting my timing. He’d throw three or 4 photographs that wouldn’t land, after which I’d throw a very good energy shot. I’d see that I’d harm him and I’d again him up or he would begin goofing round. (I) harm him to the physique quite a few instances.”
Jorge Masvidal Feels Nate Diaz’s Hometown Benefit Led To Lopsided Scorecards Towards Him
Masvidal felt he landed the higher strikes within the combat, noting the variety of instances that he appeared to harm Diaz. Nonetheless, “Gamebred” claimed the roars of the group each time his rival landed a shot proved to be his downfall and led to 2 judges scoring the competition in lopsided trend for Diaz.
Masvidal feels that if a possible trilogy bout is to go down, then that combat must happen in a location the place neither man will likely be a hometown hero.
“I believe one or two of the judges solely gave me two rounds. There’s simply no means,” Masvidal insisted. “We had been trying on the combat proper now within the locker room, the significant photographs, and much more of the significant photographs had been landed by me. I simply really feel that it didn’t go my means, however no matter. We’re 1-1, we are able to run it again some place like Vegas. Make it a impartial place and let’s f*cking throw down.
“From what I noticed, I positively harm him greater than he ever harm me. I obtained means cleaner photographs, particularly to the physique. He by no means even did something to my physique. I positively harm his physique, and a pair instances that I harm him, he backed up,” Masvidal continued. “He put loads of stress and he was coming ahead however he by no means harm me. I don’t suppose he landed any significant punches. Eight rounds to 2 is f*cking nuts. No matter, it’s California. I knew I needed to get a knockout or some sh*t like this (would occur).”
Masvidal expressed a want for a 3rd combat within the ring, too, previous to the press convention. The pair exchanged heated phrases throughout that point, needing to be separated.
“Gamebred” beforehand scored the win of their first outing within the UFC 5 years in the past, defeating Diaz by way of third-round physician’s stoppage in the principle occasion of UFC 244 to win the inaugural BMF championship.
