It does not happen often that a fight on the main card garners as much or even more attention than the title fights. However, when you’re one of the biggest names in the UFC in Nate Diaz, every fight you take part in has the eyes of the world on it.
A jam-packed arena in Glendale witnessed the return of fan-favorite Nate Diaz. After almost two years away from the cage, he took on a red-hot Leon Edwards. While Diaz had his eyes set on bouncing back into the win column, Edwards had his eyes set on extending his win streak.
‘Rocky’ dominated from the very first bell and cruised through the first four rounds. However, he was hurt badly in round five and Nate Diaz almost finished him. Edwards held on to survive a scare and secured a unanimous decision at UFC 263.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Read More:-Chase Hooper Posts Emotional Tweet After UFC 263 Loss
Twitter reacts as Leon Edwards overcomes adversity to secure a unanimous decision win over Nate Diaz
‘The Rock’ hyped up the fight between the two men on Twitter.
💰
I got a chance to do a little business w/ @NateDiaz209 for his BMF fight against Jorge. There’s no one more “as advertised” and authentic as Nate. Great to see him back.
This PPV should do great business.
Got my @Teremana ready 🥃 #UFC263 https://t.co/PXnljqbbtz— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) June 13, 2021
Ariel Helwani was all praise for Nate Diaz.
Needle mover.
Superstar.
Very few on his level.
Credit to the announce team for laying out there. Sometimes less is more. Diaz deserves that.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) June 13, 2021
It’s safe to say Daniel Cormier was excited about the fights.
Nate is a massive star, big hill to climb tho in Leon Edwards. Let’s see if big Nate can get it done. My goodness nothing like a @ufc PPV. #ufc263
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) June 13, 2021
Actor Lewis Tan was spot on with his prediction.
Fight of the night, calling it. #UFC263 @ufc
— Lewis Tan (@TheLewisTan) June 13, 2021
Round one to Leon Edwards per Aaron Bronsteter.
10-9 Edwards after one.
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) June 13, 2021
Scott Fontana also gave round one to Leon Edwards.
R1 10-9 Edwards. The grappling work from Edwards near the end of the round made it much clearer. #UFC263
— Scott Fontana (@Scott_Fontana) June 13, 2021
Rafael dos Anjos made a bold prediction for the fight between Diaz and Edwards.
I don’t see this fight going distance #UFC263
— Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) June 13, 2021
2-0 to Edwards per Rob Tatum.
20-18 Edwards. His low kicks are battering the lead leg of Diaz. And he's mixed in takedowns well. #UFC263
— Rob Tatum (@RobTatum303) June 13, 2021
Ryan Frederick gave the first three rounds to ‘Rocky’.
30-27 Edwards #UFC263
— Ryan Frederick (@ryanjfrederick) June 13, 2021
Marc Raimondi summed up round four brilliantly.
Round 4: Edwards isn't slowing down much. Diaz appears to have a cut on the right side of his head, in addition to his left eye. Edwards is landing nice combinations and elbows. Diaz did land a combination after checking a kick, which hurt Edwards. One… https://t.co/tLJsU3Ikf6
— Marc Raimondi (@marc_raimondi) June 13, 2021
Heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou, who is in attendance tonight, applauded both men for their efforts.
What a WAR 🔥🔥🔥
— Francis Ngannou (@francis_ngannou) June 13, 2021
Lou DiBella could not have been more accurate in his assessment.
Nate’s balls are on a whole other level. You love him even when he’s getting his ass kicked. #UFC263
— Lou DiBella (@loudibella) June 13, 2021
‘No Love‘ commented on the heart displayed by Nate Diaz.
Different breed! All heart
— Cody Garbrandt (@Cody_Nolove) June 13, 2021
Jeremy Stephens needed just one word to describe that fight.
Wow @ufc
— Jeremy Stephens (@LiLHeathenMMA) June 13, 2021
YouTuber Jake Paul made a bold claim following Diaz’s loss at UFC 263.
I will knockout Nate Diaz after I knockout Woodley
— Paul Paul (@jakepaul) June 13, 2021
‘Wonderboy’ was all praise for Nate Diaz.
@NateDiaz209 is UNREAL!!! #UFC263
— Stephen Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) June 13, 2021
Daniel Cormier shared his thoughts on Diaz’s loss tonight.
And once again Nate Diaz shows up and even after losing a fight his stock rises. That flurry is all that’ll be talked about! It’s about memories /land Diaz leaves people with memories. #ufc263
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) June 13, 2021
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
‘Funkmaster‘ could not contain his excitement about the fight.
THIS IS CRAZY!! #UFC263
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) June 13, 2021
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
What did you make of the fight between the two men? Let us know in the comments below!
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
