Nate Diaz to Fight Mike Perry in MMA Return on Rounda ...
Most Valuable Promotions' May 16 MMA event will feature another big comeback.
bleacherreport.comNate Diaz vs. Mike Perry has been confirmed as part of Jake Paul’s MVP MMA event on May 16, 2026, streaming on Netflix, with the card headlined by Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano and Francis Ngannou vs. Philippe Lins. Diaz returns to MMA after several years away, while Perry makes his MMA return against Diaz in a five-round welterweight bout. This matchup was widely reported by multiple outlets in mid-March 2026 and tied to MVP’s inaugural MMA event at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.
Key points to know
- Where and when: May 16, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles; the event streams on Netflix as part of MVP’s debut MMA card.
- Main lineup context: The Diaz–Perry fight sits alongside Rousey–Carano and Ngannou–Lins on a high-profile tripleheader.
- Background on participants: Nate Diaz is a longtime UFC veteran making an MMA return after a hiatus; Mike Perry is a former UFC fighter who has competed recently in bare-knuckle and other promotions.
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