Nate Diaz’s comeback bout against Jorge "Platinum" Perry ended abruptly on Saturday when a finger injury and heavy bleeding forced the fight to be stopped after just two rounds at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.. Perry, a former UFC contender turned BKFC star, dominated from the opening bell, leaving Diaz bloodied and unable to see.

Finger injury forces Diaz to quit in round two

Diaz disclosed that he believed he broke his finger within the first two seconds of the contest,a claim that aligns with the corner’s decision to halt the bout. "I think I broke my finger in the first two seconds," he told reporters, adding that the pain diverted his focus from the fight. The injury,combined with the swelling, made it impossible for him to defend effectively, prompting cageside doctors to wave off the contest.

Perry's bare‑knuckle onslaught at Intuit Dome

Jorge Perry, who left the UFC in 2021 and has since become a marquee name in Bare‑Knuckle Fighting Championship, displayed his striking prowess from the opening bell. According to the event recap, Perry battered Diaz with a flurry of punches, forcing a takedown that yielded little damage but showcased his aggressive style. The former UFC veteran’s transition to BKFC appears to be paying dividends,as he controlled the pace and landed the decisive blows that led to the stoppage.

Diaz’s vision impaired by blood by end of round two

By the close of the second round, blood had filled Diaz’s eyes, leaving him "barely able to see" according to his own admission. He described the scene: "I had blood in my eyes, I couldn't see s—t." The visual impairment compounded the finger injury, making it unsafe to continue. The ringside physicians agreed, citing both the injury and the risk of further damage.

Perry’s rise from UFC underperformance to BKFC stardom

After a lackluster UFC recrd of 15‑8, Perry reinvented himself in the bare‑knuckle arena, where he is now regarded as one of the sport’s biggest draws. The victory over Diaz, albeit brief, reinforces his staus and highlights the growing appeal of BKFC as a platform for former MMA athletes seeking a fresh spotlight.. As the report notes, Perry’s performance "put his bare‑knuckle skills on display," signaling his continued relevance in combat sports.

Did the finger break or sprain? – Unanswered medical detail

The exact nature of Diaz’s finger injury remains unclear.. While he believes it was broken, no official medical report has been released, leaving fans and analysts to speculate whether a fracture or a severe sprain caused the stoppage. Additionally, the extent of the ocular injury has not been quantified, raising questions about potential long‑term effects.