Nate Diaz-Mike Perry result: Fight stopped as Diaz sits in pool of own blood between rounds
Nate Diaz's fight against Mike Perry ended in a doctor's stoppage due to a severe facial laceration that caused significant bleeding. Despite Diaz indicating he wanted to continue, the ringside physician deemed the cut too dangerous for the fight to proceed. The bout took place on the undercard of the Netflix-streamed Rousey vs. Carano event.
- ▪Nate Diaz faced Mike Perry on the undercard of the Rousey vs. Carano fight streamed on Netflix.
- ▪Perry landed multiple heavy strikes that caused a deep cut on Diaz's forehead, leading to extensive bleeding.
- ▪The fight was stopped between rounds after a ringside doctor ruled Diaz could not continue due to the severity of the cut.
- ▪This marks another instance of Diaz being involved in a cut stoppage, similar to his 2019 bout against Jorge Masvidal.
- ▪The event was held on May 16, 2026, and featured several high-profile matchups broadcast globally via Netflix.
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