Mike Perry News
VIDEO | Mike Perry and Paul Felder have tense, trash-talk filled staredown
Thomas Taylor - July 5, 2018
So @PlatinumPerry had a few things to say to @FelderPaul at the #UFC226 Media Day 🤭. Who you got in this one? pic.twitter.com/fTIIqlHY1V — MMA Fighting (@MMAFighting) July 5, 2018
EXCLUSIVE | Mike Perry says he knew Yancy Medeiros would withdraw from fight
Tom Taylor - July 1, 2018
Mike Perry was originally expected to fight Yancy Medeiros at UFC 226, but unfortunately, this plan hit a snag when Medeiros sustained an injury in training.
VIDEO | Mike Perry and Max Griffin have a heated exchange on social media
Chris Taylor - June 30, 2018
UFC welterweight standout “Platinum” Mike Perry (11-3 MMA, 4-3 UFC) suffered a unanimous decision loss to Max Griffin this past February in his hometown of Orlando. The loss served as Perry’s second in a row as he had previously been defeated by Santiago Ponzinibbio via decision at UFC on FOX 26 in Winnipeg.
EXCLUSIVE | Mike Perry reacts to Felder fight, says 'Cowboy' was offered the chance to step in
Tom Taylor - June 29, 2018
If things had gone according to the original plan, Mike Perry would have stepped into the cage with Yancy Medeiros at UFC 226 on July 7. Regrettably, Medeiros was sidelined with an injury just days out from the fight, which left Perry without an opponent, and the UFC with the frantic task of finding him a new dance partner.
In need of replacement of his own, Paul Felder steps in vs Mike Perry at UFC 226
Drake Riggs - June 28, 2018
It looks like things will end up working out for “The Irish Dragon” Paul Felder who was looking like he would be missing out on his second fight in a row. At UFC 223, Felder was planned to take on Al Iaquinta to kick off the evening’s main card. However, after UFC featherweight champion, Max Holloway was pulled from the night’s main event with Khabib Nurmagomedov due to not being able to make weight, a replacement was needed.
BREAKING | Yancy Medeiros out of UFC 226 bout vs Mike Perry
Drake Riggs - June 28, 2018
The fight fallouts continue, unfortunately. The day after we lost out on Justin Gaethje vs Al Iaquinta, we’ve lost another fun fight. A highly anticipated welterweight scrap was set to take place at UFC 226 on July 7th between Mike Perry and Yancy Medeiros. MMAJunkie has now reported that Medeiros is out of the fight due to a rib injury and the UFC is now in search of a replacement.
Mike Perry dishes on the time he did 'like 100' tequila shots with Jon Jones
Tom Taylor - June 26, 2018
What happens when welterweight knockout artist “Platinum” Mike Perry and MMA legend Jon Jones cross paths in Albuquerque? Well, some training, to be sure…But also a few tequila shots. Or, “like 100.” Speaking on the JW Raw Podcast this week, Perry opened up on a particularly wild night that he shared with Jones.
Mike Perry sends message of support to rival Darren Till: "show me how it's done"
Tom Taylor - May 24, 2018
There was a time, not all that long ago, when “Platinum” Mike Perry and Darren Till seemed to be on a collision course. Perry was riding high on the momentum of back-to-back knockouts of Jake Ellenberger and Alex Reyes, while Till had just authored a violent first-round knockout of Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone. “I’ve got my eye on Mike Perry,” Till called out moments after he clobbered Cerrone. “You and me were meant to fight!”
Mike Perry, Yancy Medeiros booked for summer slugfest
Tom Taylor - April 17, 2018
“Platinum” Mike Perry and Yancy Medeiros, two of the UFC welterweight division’s most exciting fighters, have been booked for a slugfest this summer. The pair will collide at UFC 226, which goes down on July 7 in the MMA epicenter of Las Vegas, Nevada. This bout was first reported The Las Vegas Review Journal, and subsequently announced by the UFC.
"Platinum" Mike Perry offers to welcome Nick Diaz back to the Octagon
Tom Taylor - April 10, 2018
Yesterday afternoon, news surfaced that former Strikeforce welterweight champ and UFC welterweight title challenger Nick Diaz had accepted a one-year sanction after failing to appear for three mandated United States Anti-Doping Agency drug tests, a violation of the agency’s “UFC Whereabouts Policy”. This suspension is retroactive to April 19, 2017, which means that it will be over on April 19, 2018. After that date, Diaz will be free to begin competing in the UFC again, should he so choose. USADA announced today that Nick Diaz, of Stockton, Calif., has accepted a one-year sanction for a violation of the UFC® Anti-Doping Policy resulting from three unsuccessful test attempts during a 12-month period,” a USADA release on the matter read.
"Platinum" Mike Perry calls for UFC 226 brawl with "Valhalla"
Tom Taylor - April 5, 2018
“Platinum” Mike Perry is ready to get back in there! The all-action UFC welterweight is hoping for a return to action at UFC 226, which goes down on July 7 in the fight hub of Las Vegas, Nevada. Better yet, he’s keen to make the UFC matchmakers’ job very easy, as he has called out a fellow knockout specialist in Emil “Valhalla” Meek.
EXCLUSIVE | Eight years ago Mike Perry realized his raw punching power during a bar brawl!
Chris Taylor - March 25, 2018
Eight years ago Mike Perry realized his raw punching power during a bar brawl! UFC welterweight standout “Platinum” Mike Perry (11-3 MMA) is known for his raw punching power.
VIDEO | Mike Perry to Colby Covington: "What're you scared of?"
Drake Riggs - February 27, 2018
“If he [Colby Covington] crossed it [the line] enough for the UFC to set up the fight and get me the opportunity at the #3 spot in the welterweight division, i’d take it. Give me sixty days to prepare and heal, and i’d love to fight Colby Covington. I don’t back down from anybody, I don’t care what he has to say because i’m not any of those things and the internet is showing my girl much love and telling her how beautiful she is. Not like she needed to be reminded, she already knows that.
The "Platinum Princess" ignores Colby Covington, issues positive statement following Mike Perry's loss at UFC Orlando
Chris Taylor - February 25, 2018
The “Platinum Princess” ignores Colby Covington, issues positive statement following Mike Perry’s loss at UFC Orlando. Mike Perry suffered his second straight setback on the main card of last night’s UFC on FOX 28 event in his hometown of Orlando, Florida.
Mike Perry and fellow UFC fighters fire back at Colby Covington!
Chris Taylor - February 25, 2018
Mike Perry and fellow UFC fighters fire back at Colby Covington! Perennial UFC welterweight contender Colby Covington did not compete at last night’s UFC on FOX 28 event in Orlando, but he still managed to make headlines.
Mike Perry releases statement following hometown loss to Max Griffin at UFC Orlando
Chris Taylor - February 24, 2018
Mike Perry releases statement following hometown loss to Max Griffin at UFC Orlando. UFC welterweight Mike Perry (11-3 MMA) suffered his second straight setback at tonight’s UFC on FOX 28 event in his hometown of Orlando, dropping a unanimous decision to Max Griffin on the evening’s main card.
UFC Orlando Results: Max Griffin defeats Mike Perry (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - February 24, 2018
UFC Orlando Results: Max Griffin defeats Mike Perry A welterweight showdown between Mike Perry and Max Griffin kicked off tonight’s UFC on FOX 28 main card in Orlando, Florida.
VIDEO | Mike Perry Tried to Pants Max Griffin at the UFC Orlando Weigh-Ins
Justin Golightly - February 24, 2018
Wooing in the face of his opponent after stepping on the scale, primal screams, hitting himself in the face, accosting fighters Octagon-side post-fight, Mike Perry knows how to make a scene. Yesterday wasn’t any different at the UFC Orlando ceremonial weigh-ins. Perry is going into his fight today against Max Griffin with time invested in the mental game, well, if you could call it that. He attempted to pants Griffin after the flexing and the photographs yesterday. So close .. @PlatinumPerry @MaxPainMMA #UFCOrlando pic.twitter.com/nmR6RnCzmj