Nate Diaz’s MMA Return Announced
Former UFC lightweight title challenger Nate Diaz will make his return to MMA on May 16 against former UFC turned BKFC fighter Mike Perry on the Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano Netflix card at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.
This will be Diaz’s first MMA fight since UFC 279 in September 2022, where he submitted Tony Ferguson. Since that time, he has competed in two professional boxing matches, losing to Jake Paul in August 2023 and beating former UFC rival Jorge Misdial via a majority decision in July 2024.
As for Perry, he has a 6-0 record in BKFC, however, he has not competed in professional MMA since 2021 when he lost to Daniel Rodriguez, which was his second straight loss in the Octagon before he parted ways with the UFC. Perry’s fight against Diaz will be fought at the 170-pound welterweight limit and is scheduled for five rounds.
“Glad to be back in action. It’s time. Don’t forget where this all came from. I got plans on doing a lot more in the next 10 years, no matter where it is. Time to set the bar again, so get ready for a new takeover again and again until the end of time,” Diaz
“A fight for the ages, I’m looking to shut him down. May 16th LFG,” Perry stated
Current Card
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Main Event: Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano
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Co-Main Event: Francis Ngannou vs. Philipe Lins
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Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry