Mike Perry is currently gearing up for his fight with Nate Diaz at the MVP MMA event. For those unaware, the Welterweight contest between the duo is supposed to start at approximately 11 pm ET (8 pm PT) on Saturday, April 16, 2026. For those looking to catch the Mike Perry vs Nate Diaz fight tonight, it will be available to stream on Netflix. While it is to be seen who ends up winning the much-awaited fight, let us introduce you to Mike Perry’s wife and biggest supporter, Latory Gonzalez.
Who is Mike Perry’s wife, Latory Gonzalez?
Latory Gonzalez is not like any other average fighter’s wife. According to a TOI report, Latory, who hails from Texas, has experience with boxing and wrestling during her school years. She reportedly graduated from Lubbock Christian University. Latory and Mike tied the knot just a few years ago, in 2023, but their family had already begun to expand years earlier.
If you have been following Mike Perry’s journey for a while, you might be aware that he often credits his wife, Latory, with bringing stability to his life, especially during a tough period after leaving the UFC. On her Instagram, Latory Perry boasts nearly 29.5k followers. A quick look at her feed gives a small glimpse into her and Mike’s family life, with fans getting to see a rare sight of Mike outside the ring.
How did Mike Perry and Latory Gonzalez meet?
According to Mike Perry, he and his now-wife, Latory Gonzalez, met completely by chance thanks to UFC icon, Jon Jones. During some of his interviews, Mike confessed that their first meeting happened at a nightclub in Albuquerque, while he was out with Jon. Even though they had a quick introduction, it was still a meaningful one as Jon literally brought them together by joining their hands, and the rest is history. At present, Latory is a proud mother of two beautiful children whom she shares with Mike, their son, Ocean, and their daughter, Audyssey.
Latory Gonzalez is Mike Perry’s biggest supporter in the fight corner
For those unaware, Latory Gonzalez is part of Mike Perry’s fight team, reflecting how supportive she is of her husband’s career. Back in 2020, in an incredible move that left the entire UFC world shocked, Mike Perry decided to step into the octagon against Mickey Gall with only his wife, Latory, in his corner. In the same year, Latory was seen cornering Mike during his match against Tim Means. Given the high-pressure setting of his fights, Mike’s choice to trust his wife also highlighted the deep bond between them.
About the Mike Perry vs Nate Diaz fight tonight at MVP MMA
According to a report by MMA Junkie, the Nate Diaz vs Mike Perry fight is being billed as a clash between the original BMF and the reigning King of Violence. The five-round welterweight fight will take place on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. While neither Nate nor Mike was a champion, they were fan favourites during their UFC tenure. And today, in the post-UFC phase of their careers, their popularity has not only remained but also skyrocketed.
For those unaware, it has been a long time since Mike Perry’s last MMA fight, which reportedly took place in the UFC, a loss to Daniel Rodriguez in April 2021. After leaving the UFC, Mike has made a mark as a bare-knuckle fighter. He is not only going 6-0 in BKFC, but he also won the promotion’s symbolic “King of Violence” title after defeating Eddie Alvarez, then defended it in October 2025 by beating Jeremy Stephens.
Meanwhile, after leaving UFC, Nate Diaz tried his hand at boxing twice but hasn’t fought since he last defeated Jorge Masvidal in July 2024. He also hasn’t fought in an MMA fight since his last UFC fight in September 2022, where he submitted to Tony Ferguson.
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