LAS VEGAS – Ozzy Diaz beat Djorden Santos with a unanimous decision Saturday to start the initial passport at UFC 313 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Ƭake a look inside ƫhe duel with Diαz, who had to get 15 minutes for a wįn for the firȿt time iȵ his career.
Ozzy Diaz del. Djorden Santos
Result: Ozzy Diaz del. Djorden Santos via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Updated records: Diaz (10-3 MMA, 1-1 UFC), Santos (10-2 MMA, 0-1 UFC)
Key stats: Diaz and Santos landed the eighth most combined strikes in UFC middleweight history – 270 total, with Diaz with a narrow edge at 136-134. Even where they landed their strikes was nearly even.
Mar 8, 2025, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, Ozzy Diaz ( blue gloves ) reacts after defeating Djorden Santos ( not pictured ) during UFC 313 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
Diaz on the battle ’, s important moment
“, He’, s a pretty strong man. I don’, t know what his game plan was, but I was a little too calm in the first round. Being calm and being kind to my own mind is what won me that battle. There were some ridiculous markets. He caught me good, but just resetting at all times ( helped ). ”,
Diaz on going three sessions
“, This is a fresh experience for me. It’, s the first time I’, have gone 15 minutes, and it ’, s really nervous. I’, m in a lot of problems, but I’, m all straight. I’, m great. …, I surrender a lot to be around – everyone I love. I went all in on this station. I worked on myself so much in this tent. ”,
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Diaz on what he wants next
“, I need to heal up initially, but we’, will speak to my coaches and see where we go. ”,
To learn more from Diaz, check out the video of the full post-fight discussion above.
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