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Nate Diaz Set for MMA Comeback on May 16

3/17/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Nate Diaz, a mixed martial artist, will return May 16 to face Mike Perry, a mixed martial artist, in a bout at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.
The event features Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano and Francis Ngannou vs. Philippe Lins, marking Netflix's first MMA event.
Diaz last fought in 2022 and expressed excitement for his comeback.
The event is promoted by Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions.

History

Historical Context

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) held its inaugural event, UFC 1, on November 12, 1993, in Denver, Colorado, introducing mixed martial arts (MMA) to a broader audience. Co-created by Rorion Gracie and Art Davie, the event featured an eight-man tournament with no weight classes or judges. Today, MMA has evolved into a multi-billion dollar industry, exemplified by Nate Diaz's recent return at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.

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Story summary

Nate Diaz, a mixed martial artist, will return May 16 to face Mike Perry, a mixed martial artist, in a bout at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.
The event features Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano and Francis Ngannou vs. Philippe Lins, marking Netflix's first MMA event.
Diaz last fought in 2022 and expressed excitement for his comeback.
The event is promoted by Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions.

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