Mike Perry Batters Nate Diaz In Bloody TKO Win
Mike Perry defeated Nate Diaz via TKO due to a doctor's stoppage at the end of Round 2 at MVP MMA 1 in Inglewood, California. Perry dominated with precise striking, body shots, and strong submission defense, leaving Diaz badly cut and bloodied. The fight was stopped after the second round when Diaz's corner and the cageside doctor determined he could not continue.
- ▪Mike Perry defeated Nate Diaz via TKO (doctor's stoppage — cuts) at 5:00 of Round 2.
- ▪The fight took place at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, on May 16, 2026, as part of MVP MMA 1.
- ▪Perry used consistent body attacks and effective clinch work to control the fight from the start.
- ▪Diaz suffered a cut over his right eye early in Round 1 and was left badly bloodied by the end of Round 2.
- ▪The official stoppage was made after Diaz's corner and the cageside doctor agreed he could not safely continue.
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