Nate Diaz releases first statement after losing to Mike Perry on Rousey vs. Carano card: ‘Time to kill now’

Nate Diaz released a statement addressing his defeat to Mike Perry at the MVP "Rousey vs. Carano" card, acknowledging the impact of his lengthy layoff from competition. The fight ended via TKO after the second round when Diaz's corner stopped the bout due to severe lacerations on his head that resulted in significant bleeding. Diaz lamented the extended time away from the sport—his previous fight came in 2021—and attributed some of his poor showing to lack of recent competition. However, the veteran fighter signaled a return to action with the statement "Time to kill now," indicating he plans to bounce back from the disappointing performance once he shakes off the ring rust from his lengthy absence.