Mike Perry News

Susan Cox - April 30, 2024

Darren Till is vowing to ‘destroy’ Mike Perry when they finally meet. Perry (14-8 MMA) left the UFC in 2021 following a string of losses and went on to sign with BKFC (Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship).

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 28, 2024

Mike Perry has reacted to Conor McGregor becoming a co-owner of BKFC, and he couldn’t be happier. McGregor stunned the combat sports world when the co-ownership was announced at KnuckleMania IV this past Saturday night. Perry headlined that card, defeating Thiago Alves in one minute via TKO. Perry and McGregor have been cordial with one another, and “Platinum” has the utmost respect for the former two-division UFC champion.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 28, 2024

In what would be another bare-knuckle battle between former UFC fighters, Bryan Barberena has thrown his name in the hat to be Mike Perry’s next opponent. Perry was in action this past Saturday, going one-on-one with Thiago Alves. This one didn’t last very long, as Perry put an end to “Pitbull’s” night in just one minute. “Platinum” continues to show off his dominance under bare-knuckle rules. With a record of 6-0, Perry is showing no signs of slowing down.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 28, 2024

Mike Perry had some choice words for Darren Till after a quick win over Thiago Alves. Perry and Till have had some bad blood for quite a while, and now things have become personal. It has become so intense that “Platinum” vows to fight Till even if he has to go into enemy territory to do so. Perry reminded fans that it’s the fight he wants after he scored a knockout victory over Alves in just one minute.

Chris Taylor - April 27, 2024

A highly anticipated 185lbs bout between Mike Perry and Thiago Alves headlines tonight’s BKFC Knucklemania 4 event in Los Angeles. Perry (14-8 MMA, 5-0 BKFC) will be returning to action for the first time since scoring a second-round TKO victory over Eddie Alvarez at BKFC 56 this past December. ‘Platinum’ has gone a perfect 4-0 in Bare Knuckle fighting, scoring wins over Luke Rockhold, Michael Page and Julian Lane.

Chris Taylor - April 27, 2024

The fighter salaries for tonight’s BKFC KnuckleMania 4 event have been revealed and to no surprise Mike Perry is taking home the top payout. Perry (14-8 MMA, 4-0 BKFC) is set to collide with Thiago Alves (23-15 MMA, 2-0 BKFC) in tonight’s pay-per-view headliner in Los Angeles.

Chris Taylor - April 27, 2024

BKFC Knucklemania 4: ‘Mike Perry vs. Thiago Alves’ takes place this evening live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California. Perry (14-8 MMA, 4-0 BKFC) will be returning to action for the first time since scoring a second-round TKO victory over Eddie Alvarez at BKFC 56 this past December. ‘Platinum’ has gone a perfect 4-0 in Bare Knuckle fighting, scoring wins over Luke Rockhold, Michael Page and Julian Lane.

Cole Shelton - April 25, 2024

Mike Perry is looking to steal the show at KnuckleMania 4 as he headlines the card against Thiago Alves on Saturday. Perry is set to take on Alves at 185lbs in what should be a very entertaining fight. ‘Platinum’ is undefeated in BKFC and knows there is pressure on him headlining BKFC’s massive event. However, he has confidence the event will deliver all throughout the night and expects to be what everyone is talking about the following day.

Harry Kettle - April 23, 2024

This weekend, BKFC returns with one of its biggest events of all time as KnuckleMania 4 attempts to grow the sport to even greater heights. Event: BKFC: KnuckleMania 4 Date: Saturday, 27th April 2024 Location: Peacock Theater (Los Angeles, California) Broadcast: YouTube (9pm EST prelims, 10pm EST main card) + BKFC app

Susan Cox - April 18, 2024

Mike Perry is making the claim that Darren Till turned down a huge offer from BKFC. ‘Platinum‘ (14-8 MMA) left the UFC after serving 5 years with the promotion. Perry went on to sign with the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship in October of 2021.

Curtis Calhoun - April 17, 2024

Mike Perry says he was close to making a UFC comeback before negotiations with UFC matchmaker Hunter Campbell went south. Perry will return to the Bare Knuckle FC ring against former UFC standout Thiago Alves on April 27th. He returns after 2023 wins against former UFC titleholders Luke Rockhold and Eddie Alvarez in bare-knuckle boxing.

Harry Kettle - March 27, 2024

BKFC star Mike Perry has taken a shot at his upcoming opponent Thiago Alves as the trash talk begins to heat up. Over the course of the last few years, Mike Perry has firmly established himself as one of the biggest combat sports stars outside of MMA and boxing. He did a lot of great things in his UFC career, but he’s really been able to flourish in bare-knuckle boxing.

Harry Kettle - March 21, 2024

Mike Perry and Thiago Alves squared off in their first meeting before their main event showdown at BKFC: KnuckleMania 4. On April 27, Mike Perry and Thiago Alves will collide in a bare-knuckle boxing showdown that promises to be explosive. Both men are undefeated in BKFC, with Perry holding a 4-0 record and Alves being 2-0. Everyone knows about the star power that ‘Platinum’ possesses, but they also know that Alves serves as one of his biggest tests to date.

Cole Shelton - February 28, 2024

BKFC founder David Feldman has announced some marquee fights for their annual KnuckleMania card, including the return of Mike Perry, which takes place on April 27. KnuckleMania 4 is set to take place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California and the card now has its main event. Feldman announced on The MMA Hour on Wednesday that Mike Perry will face fellow UFC veteran Thiago Alves in the main event.

Susan Cox - February 26, 2024

Former UFC fighter, Mike Perry, is sounding off on the ‘childish’ antics of Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO Dana White. UFC CEO Dana White praised Merab Dvalishivili (17-4 MMA) after his unanimous decision victory over Henry Cejudo (16-4 MMA) at UFC 298 earlier this month. With the win ‘The Machine’ has an incredible 10 consecutive victories in the Octagon.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 9, 2024

Former boxing world champion and current BKFC titleholder Austin Trout is intrigued by potential matchups with Mike Perry and Eddie Alvarez. Trout certainly knows his stuff when it comes to the sweet science. He has shared the ring with the likes of Canelo Alvarez, Miguel Cotto, Jermall and Jermell Charlo, and Erislandy Lara. Trout even defeated Cotto via unanimous decision back in late 2012. He has taken that experience to blossom in bare knuckle boxing, recently capturing the BKFC Welterweight Championship.

Josh Evanoff - January 4, 2024

ONE Championship titleholder Demetrious Johnson believes that BKFC’s Mike Perry was the greatest fighter of 2023. Given that the year recently came to a close, there’s naturally been a lot of reflecting. Naturally, names such as Sean Strickland, Islam Makhachev, and more, were in the ‘Fighter of the Year’ discussion. The World MMA Awards handed out the award to one Leon Edwards last month. ‘Rocky’ notched two wins this year, over Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington.

Harry Kettle - December 9, 2023

BKFC star Mike Perry has given his thoughts on a potential showdown with Nate Diaz in the future. Last weekend, Mike Perry continued his phenomenal run in bare-knuckle boxing with a win over Eddie Alvarez. At this point, there’s no denying that he’s the biggest star in BKFC, and one of the biggest combat sports athletes outside of the UFC.