Mike Perry stops a bloody Nate Diaz via corner stoppage
Mike Perry defeated Nate Diaz via corner stoppage after a bloody welterweight bout at MVP MMA1: Rousey vs. Carano. Perry, returning to MMA after competing in bare-knuckle fighting and boxing, consistently targeted Diaz's body throughout the fight. Diaz, also returning from a stint in boxing, suffered a severe cut that led to the doctor stopping the fight after the second round.
- ▪Mike Perry won the fight by TKO after the doctor stopped the contest due to a severe cut on Nate Diaz.
- ▪This bout marked the return of both fighters to mixed martial arts after competing in boxing and bare-knuckle events.
- ▪Perry was aggressive throughout, focusing on body shots, while Diaz showed resilience despite significant bleeding.
- ▪The fight served as the co-main event of MVP MMA1: Rousey vs. Carano.
- ▪MMAWeekly scored both rounds 10-9 in favor of Mike Perry.
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