Mike Perry News

Chris Taylor - May 23, 2020

UFC welterweight standout Mike Perry (13-6 MMA) is making some major changes in preparation of his next Octagon appearance. Perry began his run in the Ultimate Fighting Championship in August of 2016 where he quickly compiled a 4-1 record which included four knockout victories.

Tom Taylor - May 22, 2020

Polarizing welterweight fighter Mike Perry has taken another shot at Darren Till and his mother, this time on his official Twitter account. Speaking of getting clapped. @darrentill2 do you remember the sound of ye ma’s fat arse getting them cheeks clapped when ye pa’s mates would come to the flat ?

Harry Kettle - May 22, 2020

Mike Perry has hit out at former rival Darren Till in an expletive-filled rant as the two men reignite their long-running feud. A few years ago it seemed as if the two men were destined for a welterweight showdown, with both riding win streaks that led to Till calling Perry out in the cage after his big win over Donald Cerrone at UFC Gdansk.

Harry Kettle - April 16, 2020

Darren Till and Mike Perry continue to prove why they need their own Netflix documentary after their latest Instagram back and forth. Perry and Till started off as rivals, and at one point were viewed as potential opponents for one another. Since then, however, they’ve developed something of a friendship that often has hilarious results. 

Tom Taylor - March 23, 2020

Fan favorite UFC welterweight “Platinum” Mike Perry believes he’s got the skills to be a champion in any weight class below his current division. Unfortunately, he also admits that he’s a little too big to drop south of welterweight. Perry made this comment on Twitter on Thursday.

Adam D Martin - March 22, 2020

UFC welterweight fan favorite Mike Perry told his fans on social media that he’s either hungover or carry the coronavirus. Perry, always a practical joker, took to his Twitter to tells his fans that he either had too much to drink or contracted the coronavirus. While some fans will say Perry shouldn’t be joking about this kind of thing, other fans would say it made them laugh during a time of panic across the world.

Cole Shelton - February 23, 2020

Chael Sonnen’s Submission Underground was back this Sunday in Portland for SUG 11. Submission Underground 11 was originally expected to see Gordon Ryan and Craig Jones as a tag team as Sonnen put up a $25,000 challenge for any two men who could beat them. Vinny Magalhaes and Kyle Boehm quickly stepped up for the challenge. Yet, Ryan had to pull out with an injury and was replaced by Nick Rodriguez.

Adam Martin - February 17, 2020

UFC welterweight fan favorite Mike Perry says he is considering a move down to 155lbs after struggling in his last few fights at 170lbs. Perry has dropped back-to-back fights to Geoff Neal and Vicente Luque and overall has dropped five of his last seven fights at 170lbs. That’s part of why he is potentially considering a move down in weight to get a fresh start, though he’s not convinced he will be able to cut all that weight. Speaking on Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show, Perry spoke about moving down a weight class.

Adam Martin - February 3, 2020

Popular UFC welterweight Mike Perry has called out his last opponent Geoff Neal for a rematch after their fight at UFC 245 in December. Perry suffered the first knockout loss of his MMA career when Neal finished him with a head kick and punches just 90 seconds into their welterweight fight at UFC 245 in Las Vegas. For Perry, it was his second straight loss and his third loss in his last four fights, while for Neal it upped his winning streak to seven straight fights.

Harry Kettle - January 23, 2020

Mike Perry’s manager Abe Kawa spoke out about his fighter’s use of the N-word during a recent interview with MMA Junkie. Perry has faced a great deal of criticism over the course of the last few weeks and months, for his seemingly regular use of the N-word. Some have decided to stick up for the controversial UFC star, whereas others have jumped to condemn him.

Tom Taylor - January 14, 2020

Some fans might not remember it, but Mike Perry and Al Iaquinta had a brief feud several years back. The welterweight and lightweight will have the opportunity to settle their feud — if it still exists — in a grappling match at SUG 11. The grappling promotion, which is the brainchild of former UFC and Bellator star Chael Sonnen, announced this exciting Perry vs. Iaquinta clash on Instagram.

Chris Taylor - January 8, 2020

UFC welterweight Mike Perry received some heavy backlash for using a racial slur during his online feud with Michael Jai White. ‘Platinum’ and ‘MJW’ have been busy exchanging jabs at one another on Twitter, this after Perry took issue with an old video of White training with the late great Kimbo Slice.

Harry Kettle - January 7, 2020

UFC favorite Mike Perry has continued his back and forth with Michael Jai White, who he deems to be a “playground fighter”. After White noted that he once tried to teach Kimbo Slice something he couldn’t learn, Perry came to the aid of the late legend. It began a short back and forth between the two men, with Perry seemingly being interested in the possibility of a spar (or something more) somewhere down the line.

Tom Taylor - January 6, 2020

“Platinum” Mike Perry has never been afraid to swap trash talk with his UFC rivals, but his latest target came as a bit of a surprise. Last week, the UFC welterweight took a shot at Hollywood action star Michael Jai White for allegedly disrespecting the late, great Kimbo Slice. And now, White has responded.

Adam D Martin - January 5, 2020

UFC welterweight Mike Perry is one of the most popular and exciting fighters on the whole roster, and now he’s in the market for his next opponent. Perry suffered the first knockout loss of his MMA career when he was nailed with a head kick and finished with punches by Geoff Neal at UFC 245. Before that, Perry had his nose shattered during an epic brawl against Vicente Luque. Despite the losing skid, Perry remains just as popular as ever. He’s chomping at the bit to get back in the Octagon, and now he needs his next opponent.

Chris Taylor - January 4, 2020

UFC welterweight Mike Perry (13-6 MMA) is a fan favorite known for his ability to put on exciting fights while delivering brutal knockouts. After a sensational start to his UFC career, which saw him go 4-1 with all four wins coming by way of knockout, ‘Platinum’ has hit a rough stretch in recent years.

Natasha Hooper - December 15, 2019

Tonight, UFC 245 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas offered a stacked fight card full of exciting matchups. The preliminary bout between Mike Perry and Geoff Neal was no exception, as the welterweight stars collided on the preliminary card. Mike Perry joined the UFC in 2016. Within three years, he has achieved a peppered record of wins and losses. Nevertheless, “Platinum” has proven to be one of the most entertaining welterweights in the division who delivers showstopping performances. His last fight was no different as the 28-year old went to war against Vicente Luque for fifteen minutes in August 2019. Perry ended the fight with a gruesome nose injury and a split decision loss but still proved his toughness and heart.

Natasha Hooper - December 14, 2019

Tonight, Mike Perry and Geoff Neal lead the way on the preliminary card for UFC 245. The action-packed event was held at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and was headlined by a welterweight title bout between Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington. The fellow welterweight fighter, Geoff Neal is currently ranked No 14 in the division. The heavy hitter has 6 back-to-back wins, finishing half of them with punches and resulting in TKO victories. He made his UFC debut in Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series in 2017 where he set his own precedent by finishing Chase Waldon in under 2 minutes of the first round.