Nate Diaz vs Mike Perry Fight to Stream on Netflix

Nearly four years after stepping out of the cage, former UFC superstar Nate Diaz is set to return to MMA against bare-knuckle sensation Mike Perry.

The comeback bout was confirmed by Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), which announced on Monday, March 16, that Diaz and Perry will face off in a five-round welterweight showdown.

The fight is scheduled for May 16 at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles and will be the third major attraction at MVP’s inaugural MMA event.

Netflix will stream the fight live, alongside other historic matchups including the return of Ronda Rousey against Gina Carano and a heavyweight clash between Francis Ngannou and Philipe Lins.

The 40-year-old American mixed martial artist and professional boxer has not competed in MMA since submitting Tony Ferguson at UFC 279 in September 2022. Diaz, a Stockton, CA native famous for his epic rivalry with Conor McGregor, also competed in boxing, losing to Jake Paul by decision in 2023 before defeating Jorge Masvidal by majority decision in 2024.

Diaz said in a statement: “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.”