Another big fight on Netflix’s first MMA card is a five-round Welterweight bout between Nate Diaz and Mike Perry. Diaz is 21-13 in MMA, with 17 wins by finish, as Perry’s record in the sport stands at 14-8 with 11 knockouts. This card also features Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano and Francis Ngannou vs. Philipe Lins. This event takes place on Saturday, May 16, at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California.
On DraftKings Sportsbook, Perry is the favorite at -218 with Diaz being a +180 underdog.
Perry has rejuvenated his career by leaving the UFC and becoming a superstar in BKFC. He competed in the UFC from 2016 to 2021, compiling a 7-8 record. Perry is 7-1 in his eight combat sports fights. But this is his first MMA fight since 2021, when he lost to Daniel Rodriguez by unanimous decision.
Diaz last fought in MMA in 2021, when he submitted Tony Ferguson, and has only competed in combat sports once since. From 2007 to 2022, Diaz fought in the UFC, going 16-11 in the promotion. Diaz beat Masivdal in a boxing fight in July 2024.
