Overview
- Diaz lost to Mike Perry by corner/doctor stoppage after two rounds at MVP’s Rousey vs. Carano card, a fight held May 16 at the Intuit Dome.
- The bout was stopped because deep cuts on Diaz’s forehead sent blood into his eyes and impaired his vision, a decision supported by cutman Jacob “Stitch” Duran and Diaz’s corner.
- Ten days after the fight Diaz posted on Instagram that inactivity hurt his performance and wrote “Hunting season” as he called for a rematch with Perry.
- MVP co-founder Nakisa Bidarian and other promoters have said a Diaz‑Perry rematch is “in the works,” but no date or contract is finalized and Diaz faces a reported 180‑day medical suspension unless cleared.
- MVP’s Netflix debut drew strong viewership, which promoters see as a commercial incentive to pursue quick rematches and keep star‑led, streamer‑backed cards in play.