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Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry Set for May 16 on Netflix’s MVP MMA Card

The matchup highlights star fighters cashing one‑fight deals outside the UFC.

Overview

  • Diaz and Perry kept their first faceoff cordial during Wednesday’s New York press event promoting the Intuit Dome show in Inglewood on May 16.
  • Perry says he is training with UFC lightweight Terrance McKinney to sharpen wrestling and grappling for the five‑round welterweight bout.
  • Debate over Diaz’s payday continues, with Diaz saying he passed on a UFC return against Conor McGregor and critics pointing to reports he will earn more on Netflix.
  • Perry claims he “snatched” the Diaz fight from McGregor after raising his profile as BKFC’s top attraction.
  • Both are returning to MMA after years away as MVP and Netflix test a streaming‑first model built on flexible deals and big‑name crossovers.