Jorge Masvidal Thinks Judges Favored Nate Diaz Attributable to Crowd
Talking to reporters following the loss, Jorge Masvidal expressed his perception that there might have been some residence cooking for Nate Diaz in Anaheim (h/t MMAFighting.com).
“I positively know the judges had been influenced by the group,” Masvidal stated on the post-fight press convention. “As a result of numerous these pictures had been touchdown within the nook, I used to be simply getting my timing, he’d throw three or 4 pictures that wouldn’t land after which I’d throw an excellent energy shot. I’d see that I’d harm him and I’d again him up or he would begin goofing round. Harm him to the physique quite a few occasions.
“I feel one or two of the judges solely gave me two rounds. There’s simply no approach. We had been wanting on the battle proper now within the locker room, the significant pictures, and much more of the significant pictures had been landed by me. I simply really feel that it didn’t go my approach, however no matter. We’re 1-1, we will run it again some place like Vegas. Make it a impartial place and let’s f*cking throw down.”
Diaz appears to have turned his consideration to a possible rematch with Jake Paul, in addition to an eventual UFC return. Time will inform if there will likely be room for Diaz vs. Masvidal 3.