Quick Answer
Nate Diaz vs Mike Perry headlines the MVP MMA card on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. The main event walkouts are expected around 10:45 PM Eastern Time (7:45 PM Pacific).
The fight streams live on Netflix and is included in every standard Netflix subscription, with no separate pay per view purchase required. Mike Perry is the betting favorite at around minus 205, with Diaz an underdog at plus 170.
The matchup
This is a fight that exists because both men refuse to take a clean step backwards. Nate Diaz, 41, is a true combat sports icon out of Stockton, California. His resume is built on elite Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, absurd cardio and that famous Diaz pressure boxing, capped by the submission of Conor McGregor that rewrote his career.
Mike Perry has reinvented himself completely since leaving the UFC. As the face of Bare Knuckle FC, he turned into one of the most feared brawlers in any combat sport. He marches forward, eats shots to land bigger ones and finishes fights in the pocket. Style versus style, this is finesse and volume against pure, unapologetic violence.
What time is the Diaz vs Perry fight?
The full main card timing for Saturday, May 16, 2026:
- Main card start: 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT.
- Main event walkouts: Approximately 10:45 PM ET / 7:45 PM PT.
- First bell: Roughly 11:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM PT, depending on undercard finishes.
For UK viewers, that puts the main event around 3:45 AM Sunday morning GMT, which is brutal but typical for US headline cards. In Australia, it lands in the Sunday lunchtime window.
How to watch on Netflix
This is one of the more disruptive parts of the night. MVP MMA, the new promotion founded around influencer and combat sports investor Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions banner, has fully sidestepped the traditional pay per view model.
If you have a Netflix subscription, you have the fight. There is no 80 dollar add on, no separate app, no pay per view code. You log into Netflix on Saturday night, the live event tile is on the home screen, you press play. That is it.
Netflix has been steadily expanding into live combat sports since the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson event in 2024 and the Canelo bouts that followed. This card is the company's biggest pure MMA bet yet.
The Intuit Dome, explained
The fight is at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, the brand new home of the Los Angeles Clippers. The arena opened for full NBA play in late 2024 and was designed from the ground up to be one of the most immersive sports venues in the world.
Its signature feature is the Halo Board, a double sided 4K LED ring that wraps the entire seating bowl and covers roughly an acre of screen surface. For an MMA event, that means every one of the 18,000 fans in attendance sees every elbow, takedown and cut in crystal clarity. Inglewood is quickly turning into a major fight destination, sitting just down the street from SoFi Stadium and the Forum.
Diaz vs Perry odds and a betting note
The market opened with Perry as a sizable favorite and has stayed there. Current numbers:
- Mike Perry: minus 205.
- Nate Diaz: plus 170.
The logic behind the Perry line is fair. He is younger, more active and has been finishing people in bare knuckle rules, which is a brutal training ground. But I would not fade Diaz outright. If he survives the opening five minutes and forces this into the championship rounds, his cardio and chin become the story. The over on rounds is the most interesting market on the board, in my opinion.
The takeaway
Saturday night at the Intuit Dome is going to be loud, messy and exactly what both fighters were built for. Tune Netflix in around 9:00 PM ET for the undercard, expect Diaz and Perry to walk roughly an hour and 45 minutes later, and prepare for a fight that very likely will not see a clean decision. This is the kind of card the streaming era was made for: a marquee event, no extra fee, and a venue built to amplify every second of it.
Frequently asked questions
What time do Diaz and Perry walk out?
Approximately 10:45 PM Eastern Time on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
Do I need to buy a pay per view to watch?
No. The card is included in a standard Netflix subscription with no extra purchase.
Where is the fight being held?
The Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, home of the Los Angeles Clippers.
Card Highlights
- Marquee main event between Nate Diaz and Mike Perry.
- Strong undercard featuring established and emerging talent.
- Special exhibition bouts before the main card begins.
How to Stream
Netflix subscribers can watch the event without additional charge as part of the platform's expanded live sports lineup. Check device compatibility ahead of the start time to avoid last minute issues.
Why It Matters
Netflix continues to position itself as a serious player in live combat sports. A successful event reinforces the platform's appeal and may accelerate further investment in live programming throughout 2026 and beyond.
