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Jake Paul announced his MMA debut will be against Nate Diaz in 2027, following MVP MMA’s merger with PFL, while he also plans a boxing comeback first with multiple opponents in talks, signaling a major cross-sport expansion for both fighters and promotions.
Dustin Poirier says he’d come out of retirement to fight Nate Diaz and would KO him, after blasting Diaz’s MVP MMA performance as looking like a “punching bag.” He also notes he’d re-enter the 170lb drug-testing pool for a potential bout, keeping the feud alive despite Diaz’s return to MMA.
Nate Diaz said his Netflix return against Mike Perry exposed his MMA rust and that he wasn’t fighting at his best, as Perry’s heavy shots opened cuts and Diaz’s corner stopped the fight; Diaz hasn’t fought MMA since 2022 (beat Tony Ferguson) and MVP has hinted at a rematch being arranged.
Nate Diaz’s return fight against Mike Perry on MVP MMA’s Netflix card ended in a doctor stoppage after two brutal rounds with Diaz bloodied and his corner throwing in the towel; the veteran fighter rejected retirement, joking about being the ‘most violent’ opponent and leaving his gloves in the cage, while MVP co-founder Nakisa Bidarian said a Diaz–Perry rematch is being discussed.
Mike Perry is favored to defeat Nate Diaz in their welterweight bout at Netflix MVP MMA on May 16, thanks to sharper, more active striking and Diaz’s age and reduced activity; the recommended bet is Perry by decision (+190), with Perry around -200 to win outright and Diaz at +150, while KO/ submission props are less favorable and Diaz would need an upset to win.
Nate Diaz says he’s eager to fight Charles Oliveira, but Oliveira reportedly shifted focus to a Conor McGregor bout after a title run, prompting Diaz to fire back that Oliveira is bypassing him and chasing bigger paydays. Diaz also notes McGregor’s return is not a viable path and reiterates he wants to fight top competition, including Oliveira, as he prepares for his bout on the Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano card.
Nate Diaz says a Conor McGregor trilogy will wait until both are back at their best and he won’t be McGregor’s comeback opponent. He’s prioritizing the toughest fights (recently set to face Mike Perry) and would consider facing McGregor only after he’s in peak form, with Poirier hinting at a return to take on Diaz.
Matt Brown questions Nate Diaz’s claim that UFC offered more money to fight Conor McGregor, suggesting Diaz’s Netflix/MVP payday against Mike Perry is likely bigger. Diaz says he wants to face the best and isn’t pursuing a dying-leg rematch with McGregor, while Dana White’s comments about talks fuel mystery. Brown also hints there could be non-monetary terms behind any offer, with Diaz’s MVP deal currently set for the Perry bout.
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.