Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) has announced a monumental professional MMA event, headlined by a triple bill of highly anticipated fights. Scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California, this spectacular card will be streamed live and exclusively worldwide on Netflix.
In a major announcement from Los Angeles, Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Netflix confirmed today, March 16, 2026, the addition of combat sports icon Nate Diaz (22-13, 14 Submissions, 4 KOs) against the formidable “King of Violence” Mike Perry (14-8, 11 KOs). This professional MMA encounter completes a massive triple-headliner, joining the previously revealed heavyweight showdown between lineal champion Francis Ngannou and Brazil’s Philippe Lins, alongside a historic women’s main event pitting former UFC champion and Olympic medalist Ronda Rousey against combat sports pioneer Gina Carano. The entire event will be available live globally, exclusively for Netflix’s 325+ million subscribers at no extra charge.
The highly anticipated clash between Diaz and Perry will unfold under the Unified Rules of MMA, contested over five rounds of five minutes each in the welterweight division (170 lbs). This matchup pits Nate Diaz, celebrated as one of fighting history’s most enduring and iconic personalities, against Mike Perry, recognized as one of the most dangerous figures in contemporary combat sports. Both athletes are renowned for their toughness and fearlessness, promising a chaotic and electrifying fan-favorite bout, thanks to their distinct styles and unyielding pressure.
This blockbuster triple-header signifies a pivotal moment for combat sports, as MVP and Netflix extend their successful partnership from global boxing events into the realm of mixed martial arts. The inclusion of Diaz vs. Perry, complementing Ngannou vs. Lins and Rousey vs. Carano, unites an unparalleled roster of recognizable and dangerous fighters, creating arguably the most star-studded MMA card ever assembled.
Access to the event will be available via tickets, which also include opportunities for exclusive VIP experiences.
Nate Diaz, hailing from Stockton, California, stands as a singular figure who has profoundly captured the imagination of combat sports enthusiasts. Embodying the essence of a true fighter, his career is marked by an exceptional blend of attitude, relentless perseverance, unwavering conviction, and undeniable skill, through which he has redefined the sport both inside and outside the octagon. His legendary rivalry with Conor McGregor remains the most significant in MMA history, breaking numerous box office and pay-per-view records. Furthermore, his bout against Jorge Masvidal famously drew the first sitting U.S. President to a UFC event. Often dubbed the “Baddest MotherFucker” in the sport, Diaz’s post-UFC ventures include launching his own promotion, Real Fight, Inc., and engaging in sold-out spectacles against Jake Paul at Dallas’s American Airlines Center and Masvidal at Anaheim’s Honda Center.
“Glad to be back in action. It’s time,” stated Nate Diaz. He added, “Don’t forget where this all came from. I have plans for much more over the next decade, no matter the platform. It’s time to raise the bar once more; prepare for a continuous takeover.”
“Platinum” Mike Perry, renowned as one of combat sports’ most dangerous competitors, makes his return to MMA after an impactful career spanning the UFC, Triad Combat, traditional boxing, and bare-knuckle boxing. During his 14-win tenure in the UFC, Perry secured 11 victories by knockout. His diverse combat journey includes a Triad Combat debut in November 2021, where he defeated veteran boxer Michael Seals via split decision. Subsequently, Perry transitioned to bare-knuckle boxing with BKFC, achieving his inaugural win over Julian Lane in 2022, followed by a victory against Michael “Venom” Page later that year. His April 2023 clash with former UFC champion Luke Rockhold concluded decisively with a second-round knockout. In December 2023, Perry showcased his brutal power again in his BKFC “King of Violence” title fight against Eddie Alvarez (the only fighter to hold titles in both UFC and Bellator), securing a second-round TKO due to corner stoppage. Honored as the 2023 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Male Fighter of the Year, Perry further extended his undefeated bare-knuckle record to 5-0 in April 2024 with a first-round KO of UFC veteran Thiago Alves. Following a high-profile boxing match against Jake Paul in 2024, his most recent bare-knuckle appearance in October 2025 saw him defeat Jeremy Stephens by TKO.
“The King of Violence returns to MMA to elbow his opponent in the fucking face,” declared Mike Perry. “Saturday, May 16th, on Netflix, Nate Diaz is going lights out.”
“MVP previously delivered the most-viewed boxing event since the era of cable television, and we are now poised to shatter records once more, aiming for the largest viewership in MMA history with the inclusion of Diaz vs. Perry to an already stacked card featuring Rousey vs. Carano and Ngannou vs. Lins,” stated Nakisa Bidarian, CEO of Most Valuable Promotions. “Nate Diaz embodies the ‘Real BMF,’ and Mike Perry is truly the ‘King of Violence’ – this promises to be an intense rivalry from the initial press conference right up until one fighter has their hand raised. It’s set to be an absolutely massive night of fights in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 16th, as we continue to cultivate some of the biggest global events in combat sports. We extend our gratitude to Netflix for their belief in our vision. The future of MMA is undeniably bright.”
