MVP MMA: Can Diaz Get a BMF Opportunity with Win Over Perry?

"Despite never winning the sterling silver belt, Nate Diaz remains forever tied to the Baddest Motherf*cker title that he coined back in 2019. MVP wasted no time two months ago cashing in on it, announcing the fight between Diaz and BKFC superstar Mike Perry for what they called the “real BMF title” after the UFC's headliner for the belt left many unsatisfied with the action delivered."

"The addition of Diaz serves multiple purposes. At the surface, he remains amongst the most popular fighters not under UFC contract and thus adds a ton of eyeballs to the festivities. He is also very much on brand with Ronda Rousey and Francis Ngannou as a fighter who suggested the grass could be greener on the other side of the Octagon."

"That said, the UFC remains plenty amicable with the Stockton product and by his own admission was interested in having him fight for the promotion again. As he put it, the UFC was interested in having him fight Conor McGregor but Diaz stated it wasn't what he sought at this stage of his career despite the lucrative payday attached. What Diaz did say he was interested in was fighting the likes of Charles Oliveira who currently holds the BMF title."

"Saturday is a massive stage, the latest for Diaz who has experienced everything from fighting for the UFC title, to two super fights with McGregor, to even a lucrative boxing fight with the promoter for this upcoming fight: Jake Paul. But this event on Netflix comes at an opportune time. As the UFC continues"

Nate Diaz will fight Mike Perry in MMA on Netflix, aiming to secure a BMF opportunity tied to the title Diaz coined in 2019. MVP previously promoted the matchup as the “real BMF title” after dissatisfaction with the UFC’s headliner for the belt. Diaz’s presence is expected to draw major attention because he is among the most popular fighters not under UFC contract. The UFC has shown interest in bringing Diaz back, including a potential fight with Conor McGregor, but Diaz said it was not what he wanted at this stage. Diaz instead expressed interest in fighting Charles Oliveira, who holds the BMF title. The Netflix event provides another major platform for Diaz after UFC title contention, McGregor super fights, and a boxing payday involving Jake Paul’s promoter.

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