Nate Diaz News

Curtis Calhoun - May 18, 2026

Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor didn’t hold back after watching Nate Diaz’s lopsided defeat to Mike Perry. Former UFC superstar Nate Diaz’s long-awaited return to Mixed Martial Arts didn’t live up to the immense hype last weekend at Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano. In the card’s co-main event, Diaz took some of the most serious damage he’s suffered in his career, as Bare Knuckle FC star Mike Perry earned a dominant stoppage win after opening up a nasty cut on Diaz’s face.

Harry Kettle - May 18, 2026

Combat sports star Mike Perry has taken the time to reflect on his emphatic win over Nate Diaz last weekend. On Saturday night, Mike Perry went head to head with Nate Diaz in what was the real people’s main event at the first ever MVP MMA event. Mike was considered to be the favorite by many, but everyone knew that if the fight got into the later rounds, Nate had a real chance at springing an upset.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 17, 2026

Nate Diaz delivered a classic response to those who want him to retire after he was stopped by Mike Perry. Diaz and Perry collided in the MVP MMA 1 co-main event this past Saturday. The bout was just as violent as advertised, but the Stockton legend was the one covered in blood by the end of the fight. Perry ended up scoring a second-round TKO via corner stoppage, which Diaz admitted was the right call given that the blood got in his eyes.

Chris Taylor - May 16, 2026

We have you covered for all of tonight’s MVP MMA 1 results, including the welterweight co-main event between Nate Diaz and Mike Perry. Diaz (21-13 MMA) most previously competed in mixed martial arts at UFC 279 in September of 2022, where he scored a fourth-round submission victory over Tony Ferguson. That triumph was proceeded by back-to-back losses against Leon Edwards and Jorge Masvidal respectively.

Dylan Bowker - May 16, 2026

Nate Diaz versus Mike Perry will broadcast on Netflix this Saturday and a fighter who beat Diaz in a UFC title bout has offered his thoughts on this MVP MMA 1 contest. One of Henderson’s big career performances came in his Nate Diaz fight where ‘Bendo’ successfully defended his UFC lightweight crown. When asked for his thoughts on that Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry fight for MVP MMA 1 on Netflix fight that’s coming up this weekend as of this recording Henderson said [via Bowks Talking Bouts],

Curtis Calhoun - May 14, 2026

It’s safe to say that Nate Diaz isn’t a fan of two-division UFC champ Ilia Topuria’s recent antics against him and Jake Paul. Nate Diaz is hours away from returning to Mixed Martial Arts as he prepares to face another UFC legend, Mike Perry, in the co-main event of Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano. This will mark Diaz’s first MMA fight since his UFC finale at UFC 279, in which the UFC superstar defeated former interim lightweight champ Tony Ferguson by submission.

Harry Kettle - May 14, 2026

MMA legend Nate Diaz has taken a shot at Charles Oliveira for calling out Conor McGregor after originally turning down Nate. As we know, Nate Diaz is a pretty complex individual. He also isn’t someone who is willing to bite his tongue, and if he has an opinion, he’s going to let the world know about it – which is one of the reasons why he’s such a massive fan favorite.

Curtis Calhoun - May 12, 2026

Former UFC superstar Nate Diaz was offended by some of the promotion’s recent inductees into the UFC Hall of Fame. Nate Diaz will make his return to Mixed Martial Arts this weekend in Los Angeles on the Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano undercard. Diaz hasn’t fought in MMA since his UFC finale against Tony Ferguson at UFC 279, in which he won by submission before parting ways with the promotion.

Harry Kettle - May 12, 2026

MMA veteran Nate Diaz has confirmed his interest in running back his iconic rivalry with Conor McGregor in the future. When you talk about fan favorites in the world of mixed martial arts, Nate Diaz is certainly up there with the best of them. He has achieved some great things throughout the course of his career, and this weekend, he will attempt to add further to his legacy when he squares off with Mike Perry in a fascinating contest as part of the first ever MVP MMA event.

Curtis Calhoun - May 11, 2026

UFC legend Nate Diaz had a lot to say about Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland after their feud turned 180 degrees at UFC 328. Sean Strickland handed then-UFC middleweight champ Khamzat Chimaev his first-career defeat in an instant classic last Saturday at UFC 328. After months of bad blood boiling between Chimaev and Strickland, the two middleweights were cordial on fight night, despite being just hours removed from hurling personal insults at each other at the pre-fight press conference.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 30, 2026

Darren Till has low expectations for the May 16 clash between Nate Diaz and Mike Perry. Diaz vs. Perry will be featured on the undercard of Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano. It’s a marquee MMA event that is being promoted by Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions, and it will air live on Netflix.

Dylan Bowker - April 21, 2026

Nate Diaz is returning to competing in MMA under a different banner than he is accustomed to, but one of his former UFC opponents thinks a future return to the powerhouse promotion is still on the table. Clay Guida is the fighter in question, and within his deep resume, ‘The Carpenter’ previously secured a win over Nate Diaz on points at UFC 94. With Diaz preparing to fight Mike Perry at the inaugural MVP MMA card on Netflix, when asked if Diaz could still fight in the UFC someday in a long-awaited rubber match with Conor McGregor, Guida said [via Bowks Talking Bouts],

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 16, 2026

Mike Perry believes he can be credited for taking the Nate Diaz fight away from Conor McGregor. Diaz had been in talks with UFC for a return to the promotion before settling on a one-fight deal with Most Valuable Promotions. UFC CEO Dana White said that Diaz was given an offer that he felt he couldn’t refuse, and there are no hard feelings.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 14, 2026

Dana White told reporters that he was in talks with Nate Diaz before he accepted an offer he couldn’t refuse to fight on Netflix, and one UFC veteran believes it. Diaz will be featured on the undercard of Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano on May 16. The Stockton native will collide with Mike Perry in a five-round MMA clash. The bout will be contested at welterweight.

Curtis Calhoun - April 7, 2026

Before former UFC superstar Nate Diaz agreed to fight Mike Perry at Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano, a former rival was offered as an opponent. One of the most intriguing fan-friendly fights of the year will take place on the Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano undercard next month in Los Angeles. Former UFC superstar Nate Diaz will make his long-awaited return to Mixed Martial Arts against fellow UFC alum, Mike Perry, in what figures to be an instant classic bout.

Harry Kettle - April 7, 2026

Jake Paul has claimed that he is still interested in a mixed martial arts fight against former UFC star Nate Diaz. As we know, Jake Paul isn’t afraid of confrontation. He often pokes the bear with many people in the combat sports space, and when you take a look at his overall body of work, it’s hard to argue against the fact that he has been pretty successful in what he’s been able to accomplish.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 2, 2026

Charles Oliveira is aware of recent comments from Nate Diaz, and he’s open to sharing the Octagon with the fan favorite veteran. Diaz recently spoke to Theo Von, and as expected, he didn’t mince words. The Stockton native discussed a slew of topics, including why he didn’t want a Conor McGregor trilogy right away. He also targeted Oliveira, claiming he’d “beat the [expletive]” out of the BMF champion.

Curtis Calhoun - April 1, 2026

Things are heating up between UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier and Nate Diaz after the latter’s viral rant. Former UFC superstar Nate Diaz is weeks away from returning to the cage against Mike Perry on the upcoming Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano fight card. It’ll mark Diaz’s return to MMA since a submission win over Tony Ferguson at UFC 279, his final appearance in the promotion.