Nate Diaz had a troublesome time towards Mike Perry on the Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano card, however he guarantees a good higher efficiency as soon as he returns to motion.
On Tuesday, Diaz launched a press release relating to his loss to Perry. The loss got here on the finish of the second spherical after Perry, a former UFC title challenger, suffered a number of extreme cuts to his head and blood poured down his face. In consequence, Diaz’s coach stopped the struggle and Perry gained by TKO.
However Diaz lamented that he had such lengthy breaks between fights, his final blended martial arts bout was in 2021 and his final boxing look was in 2024, which value him towards Perry.
“I did not like the truth that I used to be much less lively as a result of I did not have an opponent,” Diaz wrote on Instagram. “I do know it could have been simpler to face as much as struggle me on this struggle, however I consider it’s simpler to struggle him now.
“However I might wish to thank Mike for getting me out of hassle with the win. I am simply killing time now. I’ve acquired issues to do.”
Diaz went into the struggle with Perry after accepting the UFC’s provide to return to the promotion for a trilogy with Conor McGregor, who is ready to face Max Holloway at UFC 329 in July.
Sadly, that alternative did not repay, and after Diaz absorbed plenty of injury over two rounds, the struggle was stopped and Perry gained.
Instantly afterwards, Diaz didn’t complain in regards to the suspension, because the blood in his eyes was clearly affecting his imaginative and prescient, however he additionally threw a rematch to get one other match with Perry. Most Worthwhile Promotions co-founders Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidalian additionally expressed curiosity in doubtlessly rebooking Diaz vs. Perry on a future MVP MMA present.
It is unclear if a rematch will ever occur, however Diaz appears able to go any time the chance arises to struggle Perry once more.
