Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry prediction, pick for MVP MMA 1
Nate Diaz and Mike Perry are set to face off in the co-main event of MVP MMA 1 at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. Both fighters have been inactive in MMA since leaving the UFC, with Diaz last fighting in 2022 and Perry in 2021, but have remained active in boxing and bare-knuckle competitions. Analyst Dan Tom predicts Diaz will win if he performs at even half of his post-prime capability, citing Perry's struggles against southpaw strikers.
- ▪Nate Diaz last competed in MMA in September 2022, submitting Tony Ferguson at UFC 279.
- ▪Mike Perry has won all six of his bare-knuckle boxing fights under the BKFC banner.
- ▪Perry lost his last MMA bout to Daniel Rodriguez by unanimous decision in April 2021.
- ▪Diaz defeated Jorge Masvidal in a majority decision boxing match after losing to Jake Paul by unanimous decision.
- ▪The fight takes place at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, and streams on Netflix.
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