New Delhi, March 17 -- Ex-UFC star Nate Diaz is making a highly anticipated return to mixed martial arts after a lengthy hiatus, stepping into the cage against bare-knuckle sensation Mike Perry. The five-round welterweight showdown headlines Most Valuable Promotions' (MVP) inaugural MMA event, streaming live on Netflix from the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 16, 2026.

This bout adds massive firepower to an already stacked triple-headliner card. It joins the blockbuster main event featuring Ronda Rousey versus Gina Carano, plus Francis Ngannou's heavyweight clash with Philipe Lins. MVP, led by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, is positioning the event as a game-changer for combat sports viewership.

The 40-year-old Diaz, hailing...