'Embarrassing': Fighters react to Nate Diaz's bloody loss to Mike Perry
Mike Perry secured his first MMA victory since 2020 with a second-round corner stoppage TKO over Nate Diaz at Rousey vs. Carano in Inglewood, California. Diaz suffered a bloody and lopsided defeat, prompting strong reactions from the MMA community. The event took place at Intuit Dome and marked a significant moment in Perry's post-UFC career.
- ▪Mike Perry defeated Nate Diaz via corner stoppage TKO in the second round.
- ▪This was Perry's first MMA win since June 2020.
- ▪The fight occurred at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.
- ▪Nate Diaz sustained visible injuries during the bout, contributing to the post-fight criticism.
- ▪The MMA community widely reacted to the outcome, with some calling the loss 'embarrassing.'
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