Mike Perry News
VIDEO | Henry Cejudo goes to bat for Mike Perry, claims ‘Platinum’ is innocent
Natasha Hooper - July 20, 2020
The former UFC bantamweight and flyweight champion, Henry Cejudo, has backed Mike Perry following his alleged bar fight in Texas, as the pair shrugged off any negativity in a video posted to social media. Perry, a welterweight, allegedly punched an older gentleman in a bar during an outing with his girlfriend earlier this month.
Dana White comments on Mike Perry situation: "That's not normal behavior"
Tom Taylor - July 10, 2020
UFC President Dana White has commented on the recent troubles of polarizing welterweight star “Platinum” Mike Perry. Earlier this week, footage surfaced that seemed to show Perry getting violent with a number of patrons a restaurant in Texas, and ultimately knocking a man unconcious.
UFC releases statement on Mike Perry, says he needs to complete treatment before fighting again
Cole Shelton - July 9, 2020
The UFC has released a statement following the incident involving welterweight Mike Perry. On Wednesday evening video got released showing Perry punching an older man in a bar, where he appeared to knock him out. He could also be heard yelling the N-word and screaming at patrons of the bar. The video was disturbing, and immediately many MMA fans called for “Platinum” to be released. They also wondered whether or not the UFC would comment on the matter.
Ben Askren not surprised by Mike Perry’s recent actions: “Dude is a loose cannon”
Harry Kettle - July 9, 2020
Former UFC welterweight Ben Askren has said he isn’t surprised by the recent actions of controversial UFC fighter Mike Perry. Footage emerged last night of Perry, who recently beat Mickey Gall in a decisive unanimous decision, getting into a fight with a man before going on a verbal tirade to both those in attendance and his girlfriend.
VIDEO | Mike Perry involved in bar fight, caught dropping man with punch
Adam Martin - July 8, 2020
UFC welterweight Mike Perry was allegedly involved in a recent bar fight that was captured on video and posted and social media. Twitter user @MMAEejit posted the video on his social media on Wednesday night. The user added that the video was from last night, though we don’t know for sure when the incident in question took place. It’s worth noting in the video that Perry has a “Fight Island” t-shirt on.
Mike Perry purchases new 4Runner for girlfriend Latory Gonzalez
Natasha Hooper - July 8, 2020
Mike Perry has decided the best way to spend his UFC earnings is by purchasing a new 4Runner for his girlfriend, Latory Gonzalez. On June 27, the welterweight faced off against Mickey Gall. Instead of a traditional corner team, Perry only had his girlfriend in his corner between rounds. The 28-year old explained the decision behind his drastic change of tactics pre-fight.
Mike Perry is confident he would beat “skinny and weak” Nate Diaz
Cole Shelton - June 30, 2020
Mike Perry believes if he were to fight Nate Diaz, it would not end well for the Stockton, California native. Perry returned to the win column at UFC on ESPN 12 where he scored a unanimous decision win over Mickey Gall. “Platinum” was composed and even had success on the ground to earn the win.
Mike Perry rates girlfriend Latory Gonzalez's cornering
Tom Taylor - June 29, 2020
Mike Perry had just one person in his corner for his UFC on ESPN 12 fight against Mickey Gall: His girlfriend, Latory Gonzalez. Ahead of the fight, Perry’s decision to forgo actual coaches in favor of his girlfriend, who had never cornered a fight before, was met with widespread skepticism.
Mike Perry sends a warning to Darren Till following win over Mickey Gall at UFC on ESPN 12
Adam D Martin - June 28, 2020
UFC welterweight Mike Perry sent a warning to rival Darren Till following his unanimous decision win over Mickey Gall at UFC on ESPN 12. Perry had one of his most complete performances in the Octagon to date as he was able to beat Gall on the feet and on the mat en route to a clear-cut decision win on the judges’ scorecards. It was a much-needed win for Perry to get back to the victory column after suffering a head kick TKO loss to Geoff Neal back at UFC 245 last December.
Mike Perry wants to train with Yoel Romero for middleweight matchup with a "despicable Englishman"
Chris Taylor - June 27, 2020
Mike Perry is looking to train with former UFC title challenger Yoel Romero following his unanimous decision victory over Mickey Gall. ‘Platinum’ squared off with Gall in the co-headliner of tonight’s UFC on ESPN 12 event in Las Vegas and emerged victorious by way of a dominant decision.
Pros react to Mike Perry defeating Mickey Gall at UFC on ESPN 12
Chris Taylor - June 27, 2020
Tonight’s UFC on ESPN 12: ‘Poirier vs. Hooker’ event was co-headlined by a welterweight bout between fan favorites Mike Perry and Mickey Gall. Perry (13-6 MMA) entered tonight’s contest looking to snap a two-fight losing skid. After starting his UFC career 4-1, ‘Platinum‘ has struggled, going just 2-5 over his past seven Octagon appearances.
UFC on ESPN 12 Results: Mike Perry defeats Mickey Gall (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - June 27, 2020
Tonight’s UFC on ESPN 12: ‘Poirier vs. Hooker’ co-main event features a welterweight bout between fan favorites Mike Perry and Mickey Gall. Perry (13-6 MMA) will be looking to snap a two-fight losing skid when he squares off with Gall this evening. After starting his UFC career 4-1, ‘Platinum‘ has gone just 2-5 over his past seven Octagon appearances.
Mike Perry says all his girlfriend has to do in his corner is "sit there and enjoy the show"
Cole Shelton - June 25, 2020
When Mike Perry fights Mickey Gall in the co-main event of Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 12 card, he will do so with his girlfriend as the only person in his corner. Perry has ditched training at a gym and with coaches and instead will have his new girlfriend in his corner. For the fan-favorite welterweight, he says his girlfriend is enjoying fight week and getting to be the lone cornerman.
Darren Till squashes beef with Mike Perry, wishes him well in Mickey Gall fight
Tom Taylor - June 25, 2020
Darren Till has squashed his ongoing beef with Mike Perry and wished “Platinum” well in his imminent fight with Mickey Gall. Till and Perry have had a complicated relationship over the years. The pair began as rivals, then became friends and even one-time sparring partners, then regressed into arch enemies.
VIDEO | Mike Perry shows off unexplained wounds, says Gall fight is "still on next week"
Tom Taylor - June 18, 2020
UFC welterweight star “Platinum” Mike Perry seems to have some new and fairly serious looking injuries, but he says his fight with Mickey Gall is still on. Perry, who is scheduled to fight Gall on June 27 at the UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas, showed off his injuries on Instagram on Thursday, but did not provide any explanation as to their cause.
Darren Till explains why he created “Mike Perry Is A Bum” website
Natasha Hooper - June 18, 2020
Darren Till has explained his reasons for creating a “Mike Perry Is A Bum” website. According to the British middleweight, barely anything is off-limits when it comes to mocking fighters. That includes creating a website, www.mikeperryisabum.com, and several social media accounts to mock his welterweight rival. Each platform that Till created featured images and videos of “Platinum” getting finished during fights. According to Till, mocking Mike Perry was all in good jest.
Mike Perry’s girlfriend reveals she has received rape threats from fight fans
Tom Taylor - June 16, 2020
Mike Perry’s girlfriend, Latoya Gonzales, has revealed she’s received rape threats from Perry’s haters inside the MMA bubble. Perry has recently been involved in a heated war of words with UFC middleweight contender Darren Till. The pair have been jawing back and forth in interviews and on social media for years, but after a brief peace, have kicked things into high gear.
Mike Perry goes off on Darren Till and all of the “miserable bums in Europe”
Natasha Hooper - June 16, 2020
Mike Perry has unleashed several insults at Darren Till—and the rest of Europe. For years, “The Gorilla” and Perry have been throwing shots at each other, leaving many fans to hope their rivalry would result in a fight. However, Till moved up to middleweight after suffering two consecutive losses, leaving the welterweight division and Mike Perry behind.