INGLEWOOD, Calif. — If you’re looking for violence, attitude, and zero apologies, this one might be can’t-miss. Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry is officially set as the co-main event of a groundbreaking MMA card streaming live on Netflix May 16 from the Intuit Dome. And both fighters are embracing exactly what it represents.
Diaz, the original face of the BMF attitude, summed up the mindset simply: “Baddest motherfckers do whatever the fck they want.” That philosophy defines this matchup two of MMA’s most unpredictable and aggressive personalities colliding in what many are calling the real BMF fight.
A Long-Awaited MMA Return
Neither man has stepped inside an MMA cage in years.
- Diaz (21-13) last fought in 2022, submitting Tony Ferguson at UFC 279
- Perry (14-8) hasn’t fought MMA since 2021, a loss to Daniel Rodriguez
Diaz transitioned into boxing, facing Jake Paul before avenging his BMF loss with a win over Jorge Masvidal in 2024. Perry, meanwhile, became one of the biggest stars in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship.
He’s gone 6-0 in BKFC, beating names like:
- Luke Rockhold
- Eddie Alvarez
- Thiago Alves
And capturing the King of Violence title along the way.
Perry Bringing the Chaos Back
Now, Perry is ready to bring that same energy back to MMA. “I’ve been off killing it in bareknuckle… it’s time to come back and throw people on their head,” Perry said. “Bring the ‘hellbow’ back.”
This isn’t a tactical chess match. It’s pressure vs. pressure. Volume vs. power. Durability vs. damage.“If you want to watch a fight, it’s the one to watch,” Diaz said. Perry echoed the sentiment with a simpler goal: “One goal… landing big punches on people’s faces.”
As part of the first live-streamed MMA event on Netflix, Diaz vs. Perry represents exactly what the platform is aiming to deliver:
- Big personalities
- Violent action
- Crossover appeal
Paired with the headline bout between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano, the card blends nostalgia with raw, modern chaos. Forget belts. Forget rankings. This one is about identity. Two fighters. One label. No backing down. And on May 16, we find out who really lives it.
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