MVP MMA: Mike Perry TKO’s Nate Diaz

  • May 17, 2026

This report provides comprehensive coverage of the outcomes from tonight’s MVP MMA 1 event, specifically detailing the welterweight co-feature bout involving Nate Diaz and Mike Perry.

Nate Diaz (holding a 21-13 MMA record) last participated in a mixed martial arts competition at UFC 279 in September 2022, securing a submission win against Tony Ferguson in the fourth round. Prior to this victory, he experienced consecutive defeats to Leon Edwards and Jorge Masvidal.

In contrast, Mike Perry (with a 14-8 MMA record) is making his return to mixed martial arts after his last outing in April 2021, which concluded with a unanimous decision loss to Daniel Rodriguez. Subsequent to that, ‘Platinum’ transitioned to Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, maintaining an unblemished 6-0 record within the BKFC promotion.

The opening frame of the MVP MMA 1 co-main event commences with Mike Perry aggressively leading with a right punch. Nate Diaz responds with a body kick, followed by two quick jabs from the Stockton fighter. The competitors engage in a clinch, during which ‘Platinum’ connects with a substantial elbow and then a knee. Diaz executes a judo throw, yet Perry swiftly assumes the dominant top position. Nate then attempts an arm bar, transitioning quickly into a heel hook attempt. Mike Perry successfully evades the submission and instructs Nate Diaz to stand up. Perry delivers a forceful strike to the body, repeating it moments later, evidently causing Diaz discomfort. A brief clinch ensues before Diaz disengages. Another powerful body blow lands from Perry, succeeded by a solid left hook from the BKFC veteran. Diaz counters with a front kick to the body and then a jab, stringing together five consecutive jabs. ‘Platinum’ launches a wide right hand that misses, but Mr. 209 replies with an effective three-punch combination. Perry connects with a well-placed left hand and then targets the body with a powerful shot, prompting Diaz to initiate a clinch. Perry lands significant elbows in the latter part of the round. Diaz manages a couple of jabs before the buzzer signals the conclusion of the first round.

The second round of the MVP MMA 1 co-main event commences with Mike Perry launching powerful strikes without delay. Nate Diaz lands a jab, and ‘Platinum’ follows with a superman punch, then a hook to the body. Perry connects with a right hand. Diaz responds with two jabs and then a right hook. The combatants enter a clinch, and Perry’s elbow strike misses its mark. A powerful uppercut from Perry lands, to which Nate counters with a couple of jabs. Both fighters are now bleeding, with Nate appearing more heavily stained. Mike Perry drops his hands, then clinches and takes Diaz’s back. The Stockton representative manages to escape with two minutes remaining in the round. He delivers a front kick, followed by a jab. A significant right hand and then a knee from Perry send Diaz to the canvas. Mike pursues him to the ground, landing additional strikes, then instructs Nate to get back on his feet. With only one minute left, Mike Perry targets the body of the former UFC championship contender. Nate Diaz attempts to retaliate but absorbs a hook. A devastating knee causes Diaz to fall again, appearing severely injured. The continuation to a third round remains uncertain.

The medical professional intervenes and halts the contest between rounds. Perry is declared the winner by TKO.

Final MVP MMA 1 Outcome: Mike Perry defeats Nate Diaz through TKO (due to doctor’s intervention) at the 5:00 mark of the second round.

Which opponent do you envision for Perry’s subsequent bout, given his TKO triumph against Diaz tonight in Los Angeles? Please share your perspectives in the comments, PENN Nation!