Mike Perry News
BKFC 41: 'Perry vs. Rockhold' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - April 28, 2023
Bare Knuckle Boxing takes center stage tonight at 1stBank Center in Bloomfield, Colorado, as Mike Perry takes on Luke Rockhold in the BKFC 41 main event. Perry (14-8 MMA, 2-0 BKFC) will be returning to action for the first time since defeating Michael Page last August at BKFC London. ‘Platinum’ has gone a perfect 2-0 to start his Bare Knuckle Boxing career and believes the former UFC middleweight champion will be his next victim in the sport.
Luke Rockhold reacts to Mike Perry’s platinum world champion belt ahead of BKFC 41 showdown
Susan Cox - April 28, 2023
Luke Rockhold is reacting to Mike Perry’s custom platinum world champion belt ahead of BKFC 41. BKFC 41 takes place tomorrow night, Saturday April 29th at the 1st Bank Center in Broomfield, Colorado.
Luke Rockhold puts Mike Perry in rear-naked choke during BKFC 41 press conference face off
Josh Evanoff - April 27, 2023
Luke Rockhold and Mike Perry had a wild face-off at the BKFC 41 press conference earlier today. The build to their light-heavyweight clash on Saturday has been a wild one. The five-round headliner will be the former UFC middleweight champion’s first fight in bare-knuckle boxing. Ahead of his debut in the promotion, Rockhold has predicted that he will score a highlight-reel knockout win over ‘Platinum’.
Mike Perry warns Luke Rockhold that bare knuckle fighting is a different game ahead of BKFC 41: “I'm gonna headbutt you in your f**king hands”
Harry Kettle - April 27, 2023
Mike Perry has issued a warning to Luke Rockhold ahead of their bare-knuckle boxing match at BKFC 41 this weekend. On Saturday night in Colorado, Mike Perry will continue his BKFC journey against the debuting Luke Rockhold. While the former UFC middleweight champion is retired from mixed martial arts, he’s entering a new chapter of his combat sports career.
Luke Rockhold predicts faceplant knockout win over Mike Perry at BKFC 41: "I think you're f*cking falling face first"
Josh Evanoff - April 26, 2023
Former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold is expecting a big win in his BKFC debut. The 38-year-old signed with the bare-knuckle boxing promotion earlier this year. While Rockhold retired after his loss to Paulo Costa last August, he seemingly jumped at the offer to join BKFC. For his debut, the former middleweight champion will face Mike Perry.
Mike Perry weighs in on Nate Diaz choking Logan Paul lookalike unconscious: "We get mad at anybody who thinks they can beef with us in a one-on-one matchup"
Lewis Simpson - April 25, 2023
Mike Perry has weighed in on the viral clip of Nate Diaz choking a Logan Paul lookalike unconscious after a brawl unfolding on New Orleans’s streets. Known for his success inside the octagon, Diaz has also made a habit of getting involved in physical confrontations outside the cage.
VIDEO | Mike Perry picks nose, wipes it on Luke Rockhold's sweater in first faceoff ahead of BKFC 41
Cole Shelton - April 4, 2023
Mike Perry and Luke Rockhold had an interesting faceoff following a press conference to promote BKFC 41. Perry and Rockhold are set to headline the event on April 29 in a fight that caught many by surprise. On Tuesday, the two came face-to-face for the first time at the press conference and Perry decided to pick his nose and wipe it on Rockhold’s sweater when the former UFC champ wasn’t looking.
Luke Rockhold explains why he ended his retirement to fight Mike Perry in BKFC: "Fighting makes life worth living"
Josh Evanoff - March 31, 2023
Former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold has explained his return to fighting. The former titleholder has been out of action since his bout with Paulo Costa last August. The fight against ‘The Eraser’ marked Rockhold’s first fight in over three years, and it was a spectacle. In the contest, the two middleweights traded massive shots for three rounds.
Former UFC fighters Mike Perry, Chad Mendes and Ben Rothwell all set to compete at BKFC event on April 29
Susan Cox - February 16, 2023
Former UFC fighters Mike Perry, Chad Mendes and Ben Rothwell are all set to compete at the BKFC event on April 29th. The Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship card is set to take place in Denver on Saturday, April 29th of this year.
Jake Paul confirms Mike Perry is the backup fighter if Tommy Fury pulls out of upcoming boxing match
Fernando Quiles - January 29, 2023
Mike Perry’s wish might just come true if things once again go awry before Jake Paul and Tommy Fury are scheduled to collide. Back in January, Paul took to social media to claim that Fury didn’t want to fight him and that it may be Perry’s lucky year. Ultimately, Paul vs. Fury has been booked for February 26 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. With that said, it never hurts to have a plan B.
Mike Perry gives update on potential boxing match with Jake Paul: "I think it happens"
Josh Evanoff - January 13, 2023
Former UFC welterweight Mike Perry believes he will face Jake Paul after all. ‘Platinum’ is famously unbeaten since leaving the UFC in 2021. He’s picked up multiple victories in the BKFC ring, notably defeating Michael ‘Venom’ Page last August by decision. Perry also picked up a victory over pro boxer Michael Seals in Triller Triad Combat in November 2021.
Jake Paul hints that he will fight Mike Perry next after Tommy Fury declined boxing match: "It might be your lucky year"
Josh Evanoff - January 5, 2023
Jake Paul and Mike Perry might be facing off in the boxing ring later this year. ‘The Problem Child’ has been out of action since his clash with Anderson Silva in October. In the biggest test of the YouTuber’s career thus far, he passed with flying colors. While the bout was close, an eighth-round knockdown for Paul sealed the win over ‘The Spider’ by decision.
Mike Perry calls for BKFC bout with Donald Cerrone following steroid use confession
Lewis Simpson - January 3, 2023
Mike Perry wants to run it back with his former foe Donald Cerrone, but this time between the ropes of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. The call out from Perry follows the steroid use confession from Cerrone, who retired from mixed martial arts competition on July. 2.
BKFC president says the contract they will offer Nate Diaz will make it "hard for him to say no," hopes to make Mike Perry fight
Cole Shelton - December 21, 2022
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship president, David Feldman thinks the offer BKFC will give Nate Diaz will be tough to turn down. After Diaz fought out his contract at UFC 279 with a submission victory over Tony Ferguson he became one of the biggest free agents in recent memory. Most of the promotions will be after him, and BKFC is no different as they have already reached out to his camp and plan on making a solid offer.
Mike Perry confirms interest in re-signing with the UFC after BKFC run: "I know the fans have been talking about it"
Josh Evanoff - October 31, 2022
Former UFC welterweight star Mike Perry would love a return to the promotion. ‘Platinum’ was one of the most colorful fighters on the roster during his stint from 2016 to 2021. During that time, Perry broke into the top 15 and defeated names such as Paul Felder, Jake Ellenberger, and Mickey Gall.
Mike Perry wants to avenge Alex Nicholson’s loss to Vagab Vagabov: “When Apollo fought Drago, Rocky came back and took him out!”
Susan Cox - October 3, 2022
Mike Perry wants to avenge Alex Nicholson’s loss to Vagab Vagabov. Alex Nicholson suffered a brutal loss to Vagab Vagabov in the main event on Friday, September 30th at the REN TV Fight Club Super Series in Moscow. It was the 32 year old Nicholson who was knocked out late in the opening round of the boxing match.
Mike Perry throws hands with Magomed Ismailov at press conference in Moscow (Video)
Harry Kettle - September 28, 2022
Mike Perry continues to make waves in the combat sports sphere, this time by throwing hands with Magomed Ismailov in Russia. If there’s one thing we all know to be true about combat sports, it’s that there are some truly unique personalities residing in the sport. From the UFC to bare-knuckle boxing and beyond, there are plenty of guys and girls out there who are trailblazers in their own special way.
Mike Perry reacts to news BKFC president wants him to fight Nate Diaz: "Now is my time to make noise"
Cole Shelton - September 15, 2022
Mike Perry is hoping to fight Nate Diaz in BKFC. David Feldman, the president of BKFC, recently came out and said he is interested in signing Nate Diaz. The Stockton, native, of course, recently fought out his Ultimate Fighting Championship deal at UFC 279 when he submitted Tony Ferguson. The goal for Feldman is to sign Diaz and have him fight Mike Perry.