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UFC 241 video recap: Nate Diaz wins hard-fought decision over Anthony Pettis after lengthy layoff

Nate Diaz picked up a unanimous decision win against Anthony Pettis in the co-main event of UFC 241 after three years away from the cage.

What was the high point of the fight?

Pettis started off the fight by looking good on the feet, but it was then Diaz’s time to shine once he got a takedown and started to work from guard. Diaz took over the striking in the second round as he finished landing shots on Pettis who slumped to the floor exhausted when the bell sounded.

Diaz landed some excellent knees in the third round against the fence that dropped Pettis, it looked like the finish was coming but Pettis recovered on the ground.