Diaz vs. Perry Fight Set for 'Rousey vs. Carano' Undercard

Nate Diaz enters as 2-to-1 underdog against Mike Perry on May 16 event

Mar. 16, 2026 at 8:04pm

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The upcoming Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry fight has been confirmed as the undercard for the 'Rousey vs. Carano' event on May 16 in Los Angeles. Diaz enters as a +200 underdog against the -260 favorite Perry, according to oddsmakers. The fight will stream exclusively on Netflix as part of a stacked card that also includes the main event between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano, as well as a heavyweight bout between Francis Ngannou and Jairzinho Lins.

Why it matters

This fight between two of MMA's most popular and polarizing figures is expected to draw massive viewership, potentially setting a new record for the most-watched MMA event. The addition of Diaz vs. Perry to the already high-profile 'Rousey vs. Carano' card underscores the growing influence of streaming platforms like Netflix in the combat sports landscape.

The details

Nate Diaz, a 40-year-old veteran with a 21-13 record, will be the +200 underdog against the -260 favorite Mike Perry, who has a 14-8 professional record. The fight is part of a stacked card on May 16 in Los Angeles that will stream exclusively on Netflix and also features the main event between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano, as well as a heavyweight clash between Francis Ngannou and Jairzinho Lins.

  • The Diaz vs. Perry fight will take place on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
  • The 'Rousey vs. Carano' event will stream exclusively on Netflix.

The players

Nate Diaz

A 40-year-old MMA veteran with a 21-13 professional record.

Mike Perry

A 14-8 professional fighter who is the -260 favorite against Diaz.

Ronda Rousey

A former UFC champion who is set to headline the 'Rousey vs. Carano' event.

Gina Carano

Rousey's opponent in the main event of the 'Rousey vs. Carano' card.

Francis Ngannou

A heavyweight fighter competing on the 'Rousey vs. Carano' undercard.

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What they’re saying

“The King of Violence returns to MMA to elbow his opponent in the f—king face. Saturday, May 16th, on Netflix, Nate Diaz is going lights out.”

— Mike Perry

“MVP delivered the most-viewed boxing event since the advent of cable, and now we're set to break records again with the biggest viewership in MMA history with the addition of Diaz vs Perry to Rousey vs Carano and Ngannou vs Lins. Nate Diaz is the Real BMF, and Mike Perry is the King of Violence — this will be a war from the first press conference all the way to the end when one of them has their hand raised. It's an absolutely massive night of fights in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 16th, as we continue building some of the biggest global events in combat sports. Thank you to Netflix for believing in our vision. The future of MMA is bright.”

— Nakisa Bidarian, CEO of Most Valuable Promotions

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The takeaway

This fight between two of MMA's most popular and polarizing figures is expected to draw massive viewership, potentially setting a new record for the most-watched MMA event. The addition of Diaz vs. Perry to the already high-profile 'Rousey vs. Carano' card underscores the growing influence of streaming platforms like Netflix in the combat sports landscape.