Nate Diaz has released his first statement following his defeat to Mike Perry on the Rousey vs. Carano card. In the brief message, Diaz declared it is now "time to kill." The loss marks another setback for Diaz in his recent combat sports ventures.
Nate Diaz broke his silence following his loss to Mike Perry on the Rousey vs. Carano card, issuing a short but pointed statement that read simply: "time to kill now." The message, his first public response since the defeat, signals that the veteran brawler has no intention of stepping back despite the setback.
Diaz, 41, carries a professional record of 22-13-0 and remains one of the most recognizable figures in combat sports. The Stockton native, who trains with the Cesar Gracie Fight Team, stands six feet tall with a 76-inch reach and fights out of a southpaw stance. Over the course of his career he has averaged 4.57 significant strikes landed per minute at 45 percent accuracy, while also posing a persistent submission threat at 1.3 attempts per 15 minutes.
Perry, known as "Platinum," improved his record to 14-8-0 with the victory. The 34-year-old orthodox striker out of the United States carries a stocky five-foot-ten frame and a 71-inch reach. Perry lands 4.32 significant strikes per minute at a 47 percent clip, making him a durable and aggressive volume puncher who operates independently outside of a formal training camp.
Why it matters
- The loss adds to a string of recent setbacks for Diaz, raising questions about where his combat sports path leads next.
- Diaz's defiant response keeps his name in the conversation and suggests he is actively pursuing further competition.
- A rematch or a high-profile next opponent could draw significant interest given both fighters' fan bases and willingness to engage in wars.
