Nate Diaz turned heads today in California, stepping on the scale at his leanest weight in nearly a decade ahead of his upcoming clash with Mike Perry. The Stockton native, known for his gritty fighting style and no-nonsense attitude, tipped the scales at just 168.6 pounds—a number that signals he's taking this bout seriously.
Since leaving the UFC in 2022, Diaz has only competed twice in boxing, with no return to the cage. His last outing saw him defeat Jorge Masvidal in 2024, but before that, he struggled in his boxing debut against Jake Paul, where he came in heavy at 185 pounds. For a fighter who was never bulky even at 155 pounds, that weight raised eyebrows about his conditioning. This time around, Diaz is showing a different approach: leaner, sharper, and visibly more disciplined.
The weigh-in came after the Netflix matchup between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano, where both fighters came in well under the 145-pound limit. Diaz wasted no time stepping on the scales, and his 168.6-pound weight marks his lightest since leaving the 155-pound division back in December 2015. Back then, he fought at 156 pounds against Michael Johnson—a bout remembered less for the fight itself and more for Diaz's fiery post-fight promo that ignited one of the UFC's most legendary rivalries with Conor McGregor. Since then, Diaz moved up to 170 pounds and even ballooned to 185 pounds for the Jake Paul fight.
Earlier this week, questions swirled about Diaz's focus after he lit up during an open workout. But this weigh-in—a number he hasn't seen in over ten years—proves there's real commitment behind his preparation. For his part, Mike Perry also came in under the welterweight limit at 169.6 pounds, marking his lightest weigh-in since his UFC 202 bout against Hyun Gyu Lim on the undercard of Diaz vs. McGregor.
With both fighters showing up lean and ready, this matchup is shaping up to be a must-watch for fight fans. Whether you're stocking up on gear for fight night or just following the action, Diaz's transformation is a reminder that dedication to training—and the right gear—can make all the difference.