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Joe Rogan says Nate Diaz could earn over $10 million for his MMA return, with Diaz set to fight Mike Perry on a Netflix card supporting Ronda Rousey’s comeback; Rogan suggested Diaz might have earned a similar sum against Conor McGregor, while UFC boss Dana White confirmed Diaz received an offer he couldn’t refuse as talks about a UFC return continue.
Nate Diaz has signed with Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions to fight Mike Perry on the Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano card in California, a move that could keep the door open for a UFC return; Dana White said Diaz received an offer he couldn’t refuse and hasn’t ruled out a future UFC comeback, while Perry says it’s the biggest payday of his career.
Daniel Cormier endorses MVP MMA’s Netflix debut headlined by Diaz vs. Perry, calling it a real, audience-driven card that could draw big viewership and spur healthy MMA competition, while noting the UFC White House card is stronger on paper.
Din Thomas says Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry adds credibility to Moist Valuable Promotions' Netflix debut, alongside headliners Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano and Francis Ngannou vs. Philipe Lins; Diaz-Perry is viewed as the most intriguing bout that could prove the card isn’t just a circus, thanks to Diaz’s durability and the potential for a five-round battle.
Mike Perry claims his May 16, 2025 bout with Nate Diaz for MVP MMA 1 at the Intuit Dome in LA (streaming on Netflix) will be the biggest payday of his combat-sports career, with official purse figures to be released by the California Commission after the event; Perry has previously secured seven-figure deals in BKFC and fought Jake Paul, and the Diaz–Netflix backing and MVP promotion are cited as factors driving the peak payday.
Ronda Rousey called out UFC executive Hunter Campbell after Most Valuable Promotions announced Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry for May 16, a card that also includes her fight with Gina Carano; she praised Diaz on X and fired a dig at Campbell, signaling ongoing tensions from past negotiations as she promotes her return.
Nate Diaz opened as a +200 underdog to Mike Perry for their May 16 bout on Netflix's Rousey vs. Carano undercard at Los Angeles' Intuit Dome, with BetOnline.ag listing Perry -260; Diaz (21-13) is 40 years old against Perry (14-8) in a high-profile, Netflix-streamed showdown headlining a big night.
Ronda Rousey proclaims a 'revolution' against the UFC after Nate Diaz joins Most Valuable Promotions for a Netflix event, taking aim at UFC executive Hunter Campbell and suggesting she'll move on from UFC following the Paramount+ shift. Diaz and Mike Perry are set for MVP’s May 16 Netflix card, a pairing she says will draw fans and signal a broader clash with the establishment.
Charles Oliveira pushed back at Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz's critique of his UFC 326 victory over Max Holloway, joking about a one-night showdown or a Grand Prix with both fighters while pursuing another lightweight title shot; Diaz called the bout boring and McGregor mocked the contenders. Oliveira remains in lightweight title contention after two wins in his last four, and his near-term path hinges on the Topuria vs Gaethje result at UFC Freedom 250.
McGregor floated a possible next opponent after UFC 326, suggesting Charles Oliveira or Max Holloway as his next foe to chase the BMF belt, while signaling a larger plan that could involve reclaiming a title at 170 pounds and pursuing a Nate Diaz trilogy; Oliveira downplayed the matchup as a money fight but acknowledged McGregor’s drawing power, and McGregor emphasized openness to multiple paths with the UFC.
After Charles Oliveira defeated Max Holloway at UFC 326 to claim the BMF belt, he teased a 'Grand Prix' that would pit him against Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz on the same day. Diaz replied on X with, "If I were you, I’d learn how to fight," continuing his public back-and-forth with Oliveira as Diaz teases a UFC return amid boxing bouts and ongoing McGregor discussions.
Charles Oliveira defeated Max Holloway to claim the BMF belt at UFC 326 and then invited a mega showdown with Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz, proposing a one-day Grand Prix or multi-weight bouts, while keeping an eye on potential welterweight possibilities and addressing critics and rivals.
Nate Diaz says he’s ready for a UFC return and has three opponents in mind—Conor McGregor in a potential trilogy, Dustin Poirier, or Mike Perry—while Poirier has publicly responded on Twitter.
Conor McGregor plans a 2026 return to the UFC after a hiatus since July 2021. While Michael Chandler was once viewed as a likely comeback opponent, Dana White has indicated he’s no longer pursuing that matchup. Jorge Masvidal has teased a big upcoming fight that could involve McGregor, while a Nate Diaz trilogy remains a plausible option alongside other potential opponents.
Nate Diaz has accepted a rematch against Jake Paul after their initial fight in August 2023, which Paul won. The fight is set to happen following the cancellation of Paul’s previous opponent, Gervonta Davis, due to Davis's legal issues. Diaz, with a boxing record of 1-1, recently won his first boxing match against Jorge Masvidal. The fight's official details are yet to be announced.