LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nate Diaz will return to mixed martial arts for the first time in nearly four years when he fights fellow brawler Mike Perry on the undercard of Ronda Rousey's meeting with Gina Carano.

Nate Diaz ’s return to mixed martial arts has been confirmed, with the announcement seemingly putting to bed any hopes of the American fighting his rival Conor McGregor this summer.