Earlier this week, Nick Diaz revealed his intention to return to MMA early next year. The announcement came out of nowhere and immediately garnered a ton of response in the MMA community. Since then, a number of welterweights have thrown their hat in the ring to be the one to welcome Diaz back, including Leon Edwards, Stephen Thompson, and Darren Till. Even Conor McGregor got in on the fun, but perhaps no one has been more aggressive in calling for a fight with the elder Diaz brother than Mike Perry.

On Thursday, Perry took to social media, unleashing a series of Tweets attempting to goad Diaz into a fight.

“Everybody talking about the return of Nick Diaz like he looks tough or something. A skinny weakling like his lil brother, y’all both look like Mickey Gall. Royce Gracie was the only guy ever good at that jitsu style. Florida jiu jitsu is on top ! #EastCoast

“They saying you won’t show up for the fight. Your brother already got showed up by the east coast. You ain’t gonna do nothing about that?

“I know you don’t train like you use to but I have just been chillin with my girl on Miami Beach and you still don’t want this east coast smoke ! I’m a power puncher and those lil’ salt and pepper punches you throw won’t phase me.

“I’ll hit you with this right hook and you’ll pull guard and I’ll just ride out the time with ground and pound from top position. If you don’t want to come back we understand, just stop clout chasing.

“Who you hanging with? Y’all look soft and your nose looks worse then (sic) mine. Your big head is a great target for this right hand old man. Look like you been riding ig horses with that stance. If you a gun slinger you shooting a 22.

“F*ck the Diaz brothers ! East coast b*tch ! I’m not your average internet shit talker. You can cut a check and I’ll show up if you really wanna do something about it. You won’t tho. . .”

Perry previously used a similar strategy to call out Nate Diaz but to no avail. Similarly, Nick Diaz is reportedly interested in facing top welterweights upon his return and Perry is currently unranked with a 7-6 record in the UFC. Then there’s the matter of Perry being functionally suspended by the UFC pending “professional treatment” following an alleged assault of three people in July. That being said, Perry may have slightly more luck here as his name is at least one that oddsmakers have included as a possible opponent for Nick Diaz’s return.

Diaz has not fought since 2015, a loss to Anderson Silva that was overturned to a no-contest following failed drug tests by both fighters. Meanwhile, Perry is coming off a unanimous decision victory over Mickey Gall in June.

---

MUST-READ STORIES

Damn. Dustin Poirier no longer expected to face Tony Ferguson at UFC 254.

Beef. Israel Adesanya addresses Paulo Costa’s video, Jon Jones superfight.

NMF. Stephen Thompson not sold on Nick Diaz’s return, sends ‘NMF’ callout to Leon Edwards.

So say we all. Ed Herman reflects on having zero fights this year despite multiple camps: ‘2020’s been pretty f**ked’.

Out. Frank Camacho out of UFC Vegas 10 due to positive COVID-19 test.

---

VIDEO STEW

What the Heck.

UFC Vegas 10 virtual media day.

Road to Bellator 246.

Tyron Woodley champ camp.

Cerrone answering fan questions.

---

LISTEN UP

Fights Gone By. Discussing UFC Vegas 10 and Bellator’s double-header.

Believe You Me. Michael Bisping interviews Jared Cannonier.

---

SOCIAL MEDIA BOUILLABAISSE

Who needs to get paid now when instead you can maybe get paid later?

Poirier responding to “ducking” accusations.

Not retired if you’re still in the testing pool.

Adesanya.

Marvin Vettori is getting heated.

Chase Hooper is wonderful.

Diego throwing shade.

25x.

Mark Hunt reminiscing.

---

FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENTS

Brok Weaver (15-5) vs. Jalin Turner (9-5); UFC Vegas 10, Sep. 12.

---

FINAL THOUGHTS

No one ever called Mike Perry subtle. Still, that’s actually probably a good fight for Diaz to come back to. Makes much more sense than an actual top welterweight.

Thanks for reading, enjoy the fights, and see y’all on Monday.

---

EXIT POLL

---

If you find something you’d like to see in the Morning Report, hit up @JedKMeshew on Twitter and let him know about it. Also follow MMAFighting on Instagram, add us on Snapchat at MMA-Fighting, and like us on Facebook.