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Leon Edwards Defeats Nate Diaz Via Unanimous Decision in UFC 263 Thriller

Bleacher Report | June 13, 2021

Related Topics: Leon Edwards, Nate Diaz, Ultimate Fighting Championship, Glendale, Kamaru Usman, Belal Muhammad, Anthony Pettis, Jim Miller, Conor McGregor, Gila River Arena

Leon Edwards has now gone 10 straight fights without a loss after defeating Nate Diaz via unanimous decision on Saturday at UFC 263 at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona.

Edwards dominated the fight for the first four rounds and most of the fifth, but a furious Diaz finish made things a bit interesting.

Robert Sargent

Nate Diaz handily loses 24 minutes of the fight, then hurts Leon Edwards multiple times in the final minute. Couldn't quite get the finish, but the crowd came to life there. #UFC263

Ultimately, Edwards earned 49-46 results on all three judges' scorecards for the win.

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