Mike Perry News

Chris Taylor - May 16, 2026

We have you covered for all of tonight’s MVP MMA 1 results, including the welterweight co-main event between Nate Diaz and Mike Perry. Diaz (21-13 MMA) most previously competed in mixed martial arts at UFC 279 in September of 2022, where he scored a fourth-round submission victory over Tony Ferguson. That triumph was proceeded by back-to-back losses against Leon Edwards and Jorge Masvidal respectively.

Harry Kettle - May 5, 2026

Former UFC star and bare-knuckle boxing superstar Mike Perry has called for a future showdown against Conor McGregor. When you talk about fighters who have made a success of their post-UFC career, Mike Perry has to be located towards the top of the list. While his UFC run wasn’t exactly much to write home about, ‘Platinum’ has done an excellent job of carving out a new legacy for himself, largely through bare-knuckle boxing in BKFC.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 30, 2026

Darren Till has low expectations for the May 16 clash between Nate Diaz and Mike Perry. Diaz vs. Perry will be featured on the undercard of Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano. It’s a marquee MMA event that is being promoted by Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions, and it will air live on Netflix.

Curtis Calhoun - April 17, 2026

A UFC Hall of Famer believes Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry will fall short of high expectations ahead of the fan-friendly clash. UFC Hall of Famer Ronda Rousey will return to Mixed Martial Arts for the first time in nearly 10 years when she faces off with Gina Carano next month in a Most Valuable Promotions main event. This will mark Rousey’s first MMA fight since suffering back-to-back UFC losses to Holly Holm and Amanda Nunes.

Dylan Bowker - April 8, 2026

Mike Perry is undoubtedly the biggest name in the world of gloveless combat but a former title challenger in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship had some choice wording about ‘Platinum’ using the promotion for his own gain.  The combatant in question is Doug Coltrane and the former BKFC middleweight title contender clashes with ex-UFC vet Maki Pitolo at BKFC Honolulu in the headlining bout on April 11th. As he was discussing a former BKFC foe of his in Blake LaCaze preparing to fight for Perry’s promotion Dirty Boxing Championship later this week, Coltrane said [via Bare Knuckle Bowker],

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 7, 2026

Mike Perry has responded to BKFC founder David Feldman’s reaction to the Nate Diaz fight. Perry has been widely viewed as the face of BKFC, but he’s had his share of issues with the promotion. Conor McGregor, who has ownership stake in the company, once threatened to fire “Platinum” for taking a boxing match with Jake Paul and getting in business with his own Dirty Boxing Championship promotion.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 3, 2026

BKFC boss David Feldman claims he had a big fight in mind for Mike Perry before “Platinum” accepted an MMA fight with Nate Diaz. Most Valuable Promotions turned some heads with the announcement that Diaz vs. Perry will be featured on the undercard of Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano on May 16.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 16, 2026

Fight fans have reacted to the announced MMA return of Nate Diaz, who will face Mike Perry on the undercard of Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano. Rousey vs. Carano will headline a Most Valuable Promotions card set to air live on Netflix on May 16. In addition to a heavyweight clash between Francis Ngannou and Philipe Lins, Diaz vs. Perry was announced on Monday. It’ll be Diaz’s first MMA fight since 2022 when he defeated Tony Ferguson under the UFC banner.

Curtis Calhoun - February 9, 2026

Conor McGregor wasn’t far away from former Bare Knuckle FC rivals Mike Perry and Eddie Alvarez’s brawl at BKFC KnuckleMania VI. Bare Knuckle FC continues to be one of the fastest-rising entities in combat sports, led by top executive Conor McGregor and the face of the promotion, Mike Perry. News about Perry’s next appearance in the BKFC ring is inevitable, after two top names were recently teased as potential opponents for his return.

Dylan Bowker - February 3, 2026

Mike Perry and David Feldman have teased a massive matchup to come in BKFC, and a former multi-time titleholder in the promotion has pondered who might be next to fight ‘Platinum’. Mike Richman is the combatant in question and the former BKFC interim as well as lineal light heavyweight champ battles Joe Elmore at BKFC KnuckleMania VI on February 7th. Touching on some recent loose alluding to the fact that there’s some big fight they’re going to announce soon for Perry in Florida against a huge name, ‘The Marine’ was mulling over what matchup could potentially be getting lined up next for the King of Violence, as Richman said [via Bare Knuckle Bowker], “Yeah, I mean [Mike] Perry, we all know he wants the big money fights, rightfully so. So, you got to look at the landscape of like, alright, who’s not under a UFC contract or what? Who could he fight? You know, is it Darren Till at bare knuckle? Who knows? I mean, is Nate Diaz still under contract? I mean, he has many options of like big name value outside of the current roster in BKFC.”

Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 9, 2025

Mike Perry has enjoyed success under the BKFC banner, but could the bloom be off the rose in terms of fantasy matchups? Perry has fought a slew of notable names since his UFC run ended. He’s beaten the likes of Eddie Alvarez, Jeremy Stephens, Luke Rockhold, and Michael Page in BKFC. While “Platinum” remains a big star in the world of bare-knuckle boxing, he feels there are less opportunities for marquee attractions.

Curtis Calhoun - November 7, 2025

Bare Knuckle FC superstar Mike Perry believes Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu success is all scripted. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is an avid Martial Arts fanatic. He’s attended numerous high-profile UFC events, including most recently sitting cageside for Alex Pereira’s rematch win over Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320.

Curtis Calhoun - October 6, 2025

Jeremy Stephens’s Bare Knuckle FC showdown with Mike Perry didn’t go according to plan last weekend in Newark. Jeremy Stephens’s attempt to become the first fighter to hand Mike Perry a loss in bare-knuckle fighting fell short of the mark at BKFC 82 last Saturday in Newark. After winning his first three bare-knuckle fights, Stephens struggled against the ‘King of Violence’ titleholder, losing by fifth-round TKO.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 5, 2025

Mike Perry has spoken out after delivering a sensational performance at BKFC 82. Perry and fellow ex-UFC star Jeremy Stephens collided inside Prudential Center in Newark this past Saturday. “Platinum” secured a slew of knockdowns on his way to a fifth-round TKO finish. With the victory, Perry remains undefeated in bare knuckle boxing competition with a record of 6-0.

Chris Taylor - October 4, 2025

Former UFC fighters Mike Perry and Jeremy Stephens square off for the ‘King of Violence’ title in the headliner of tonight’s BKFC 82 event. Perry (14-8 MMA, 5-0 BKFC) will be competing for the first time since earning a 60-second TKO victory over former UFC title challenger Thiago Alves in April of 2024. Prior to that, ‘Platinum’ had defeated former Ultimate Fighting and Bellator champion Eddie Alvarez in December of 2023.

Harry Kettle - October 4, 2025

Mike Perry has said that he’s still interested in the idea of a BKFC fight against his long-time rival Darren Till. Tonight, Mike Perry will attempt to continue his incredible run in the world of bare-knuckle boxing when he goes head to head with Jeremy Stephens. The two have been going back and forth at one another for quite some time now and finally, they’ll get the chance to settle their differences in the middle of the ring.

Dylan Bowker - October 1, 2025

Mike Perry defends his King of Violence crown against Jeremy Stephens in the headliner of BKFC 82, and one of the fighters vying for the Queen of Violence crown has weighed in on that headlining bout. Jessica Borga battles Christine Ferea at BKFC 82 for the Queen of Violence championship. This October 4th catchweight affair is a hugely compelling, champ vs. champ clash and is part of BKFC’s first foray into New Jersey. Borga appeared on Bare Knuckle Bowker once again and covered several subjects related to her QOV pursuit, but she also touched on the King of Violence title fight.

Curtis Calhoun - October 1, 2025

The often talked about fight between former UFC standouts Darren Till and Mike Perry is closer than ever to coming to fruition in the Bare Knuckle FC ring. Bare Knuckle FC superstar Mike Perry is days away from his long-awaited return to the ring against Jeremy Stephens in defense of his ‘king of violence’ title. Perry returns to BKFC for the first time since defeating Thiago Alves in April 2024, followed by a professional boxing defeat to Jake Paul.