Nate Diaz next fight: MMA legend to return against Mike ...
The legendary fighter is heading back inside the cage for a fan-favorite showdown
www.cbssports.comHere’s the latest on Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry time.
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The bout is set for Saturday, May 16, 2026, as part of Most Valuable Promotions’ Netflix card headlined by Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano. The event takes place at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California. Diaz vs. Perry is scheduled for five 5-minute rounds at welterweight (170 lbs) and streams on Netflix. [source coverage indicates date and venue; see multiple outlets reporting the May 16 Netflix event and the MVP card] [sources: entertainment press coverage on Diaz-Perry return, MVP card details]
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Exact start time for Diaz-Perry on the Netflix card has varied in coverage, with common reporting placing fight time around the event’s televised window in the evening (local time in Los Angeles) and noting the Netflix stream as the platform. If you need the precise ringwalk time, I can check the latest broadcast schedule or the MVP/Netflix event page for the most current listing. [sources: recap articles and card previews]
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For context, this is Nate Diaz’s return to MMA after roughly three and a half years, facing Mike Perry in a five-round welterweight matchup on the same card that features high-profile headliners and is promoted by MVP; it marks Diaz’s first cage appearance since 2022. [sources: multiple outlets detailing Diaz’s return and card context]
Would you like me to pull the latest official start time once the Netflix event schedule is updated, or summarize how Diaz-Perry fits into the entire card with a quick timeline? I can also provide a concise comparison of the main card bouts and their approximate times if that helps.
Citations:
- Reports confirming the May 16 date, Intuit Dome venue, welterweight five-round format, and Netflix streaming for Diaz-Perry on MVP’s card.[2][3][4][6][9]
- Additional context on MVP card and Diaz’s return on the Netflix event.[5][7]