Round 8 = Both men come out throwing punches, nothing landing though. Diaz tries to spin Montano a round and a land a left hook but fails. Both men working on the inside but Diaz clearly getting the better of it with uppercuts to the body and head. Solid right jab from Diaz rocked Montano's head back. Both men exchange but its same story Diaz getting the better of it. Montano amazingly has Diaz on the ropes and is landing good shots Diaz fires back off the ropes but Montano is holding his own. They clinch, solid left hook by Diaz followed by a body shot, another right hook. Combination from Diaz makes Montano back up, but Montano is brave and keeps firing back at the bell.

78-74 Diaz.