Nate Diaz Rejects Retirement Calls at 41, Eyes Mike Perry Rematch After Round-2 TKO
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Updated · Heavy.com · May 17
Nate Diaz Rejects Retirement Calls at 41, Eyes Mike Perry Rematch After Round-2 TKO
2 articles · Updated · Heavy.com · May 17
Nate Diaz said he will keep fighting after critics urged retirement following Saturday’s second-round TKO loss to Mike Perry at MVP MMA: Rousey vs. Carano.
Cuts to Diaz’s face sent blood into his eyes and impaired his vision, prompting his corner to stop the bout rather than a clean knockout ending it.
Diaz framed the defeat as coming against an unusually dangerous opponent, arguing he does not see the result as a reason to quit.
Mike Perry also signaled interest in a rematch, and MVP MMA has said it wants to stage a second event, potentially in Sacramento near Diaz’s hometown of Stockton.
The loss came in Diaz’s first MMA fight in nearly 4 years after a stint in professional boxing, making his next move a test of how long he wants to extend his comeback.
After a brutal TKO loss at 41, is Nate Diaz risking his legendary status by refusing to hang up the gloves?
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