Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry: Opening Odds Revealed
Netflix will host its first MMA card on Saturday, May 16. The event takes place at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California.
Opening odds and market reaction
Analyst Ryan Wohl released the initial lines for the card. The opening odds on DraftKings show Mike Perry as the favorite.
| Fighter | MMA record | Finishes/KO | DraftKings odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Diaz | 21-13 | 17 finishes | +180 (underdog) |
| Mike Perry | 14-8 | 11 KOs | -218 (favorite) |
What the numbers mean
Perry opened at -218, making him the clear betting favorite. Diaz sits at +180, listed as the underdog.
These lines reflect recent activity outside traditional MMA. Bettors will watch any movement closely.
Fighter backgrounds
Nate Diaz has a 21-13 professional MMA ledger. Seventeen of those wins came by finish.
Diaz fought in the UFC from 2007 through 2022. His UFC record in that span was 16-11.
His last MMA appearance came in 2021, when he submitted Tony Ferguson. Since then, Diaz had one combat sports outing, a boxing win over Jorge Masvidal in July 2024.
Mike Perry holds a 14-8 MMA record with 11 knockout victories. He competed in the UFC from 2016 to 2021 and went 7-8 there.
Perry left the UFC and found success in bare-knuckle boxing. Across eight combat sports contests, he is 7-1. His return to MMA will be his first since a 2021 unanimous decision loss to Daniel Rodriguez.
Card context and additional matchups
The Netflix card pairs this five-round welterweight bout with other high-profile fights. Ronda Rousey faces Gina Carano on the same event.
Former UFC heavyweight Francis Ngannou will also appear against Philipe Lins. The card is set to draw major attention.
Notes for bettors
- Odds reflect Perry’s recent activity and striking track record.
- Diaz’s durability and finish rate make him a live underdog.
- Fight length is scheduled for five rounds at welterweight.
Filmogaz.com will monitor any line changes and update readers before fight night. Expect more analysis as the date approaches.
