Fans react to Nate Diaz’s MMA return for Mike Perry fight on Rousey vs. Carano undercard

Fight fans have reacted to the announced MMA return of Nate Diaz, who will face Mike Perry on the undercard of Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano.

Rousey vs. Carano will headline a Most Valuable Promotions card set to air live on Netflix on May 16. In addition to a heavyweight clash between Francis Ngannou and Philipe Lins, Diaz vs. Perry was announced on Monday. It’ll be Diaz’s first MMA fight since 2022 when he defeated Tony Ferguson under the UFC banner.

In a press release, Diaz weighed in on getting back inside the cage.

“Glad to be back in action. It’s time,” said Diaz. “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.”

Perry also chimed in, and his mission is clear.

”The King of Violence returns to MMA to elbow his opponent in the [expletive] face,” said Perry. “Saturday, May 16th, on Netflix, Nate Diaz is going lights out.”

Fans on X have shared their opinions on Diaz vs. Perry, and there is some excitement for the card.

“Francis Ngannou, Nate Diaz, Ronda Rousey… a historic MMA night in the making,” Shogun_X wrote.

Another X user, Alexander Massa, is looking forward to the card that has been getting more stacked with each announcement.

“This card is pretty [expletive] awesome.”

Sportsfan276 is buzzing about the addition of Diaz vs. Perry and isn’t interested in the naysayers.

“I’m sorry but perry v.s Diaz gets me hyped. All you [expletive] in the comments will watch.”

Yusuf Kaitah is another fight fan who is intrigued by how the MVP event is coming together.

“This card is absolutely stacked! Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry is going to be wild, and adding Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano plus Ngannou vs. Lins? May 16 can’t come soon enough! #RouseyCarano #MMAonNetflix.”

What do you make of the addition of Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry to the Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano undercard? Tell us in the comments below.