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UFC icon Conor McGregor throws his support behind BKFC star Mike Perry ahead of Jake Paul fight

UFC icon Conor McGregor throws his support behind BKFC star Mike Perry ahead of Jake Paul fightIt should come as no surprise that Conor McGregor is backing Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship’s golden boy Mike Perry…

UFC icon Conor McGregor throws his support behind BKFC star Mike Perry ahead of Jake Paul fight

It should come as no surprise that Conor McGregor is backing Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship’s golden boy Mike Perry to come out on top in his highly anticipated clash with YouTube sensation Jake Paul.

On Saturday, July 20, ‘Platinum’ will strap on the 10-ounce gloves for a boxing match with Paul at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. It will be Perry’s first traditional boxing match in nearly a decade.

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Since then, the Flint, Michigan native has made a name for himself in both the UFC and as the premiere bare-knuckle brawler for BKFC, securing wins over a slew of former world champions, including Eddie Alvarez, Luke Rockhold, and Thiago Alves.

McGregor, who shocked the combat sports community in April by announcing that he’d purchased a piece of the BKFC, offered his support to ‘Platinum’ on social media while sharing a clip from Perry’s face-to-face interview with Jake Paul from earlier this week.

“@bareknucklefc in the house!” McGregor wrote on his Instagram stories.

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Conor McGregor and ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson see their summertime returns delayed

Originally, ‘The Problem Child’ was scheduled to square off with former unified heavyweight world champion ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson. Unfortunately, Tyson was forced to bow out of the bout due to a medical emergency during a cross-country flight in May.

Luckily, the medical issue turned out to be nothing more than an ulcer flare-up. Still, Tyson was advised to discontinue training for the time being, forcing the pair to push their fight to November.

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Meanwhile, Conor McGregor is still on a quest to take his “greatest comeback in combat sports history” from fantasy to reality. The former two-division titleholder was booked to headline UFC 303 on June 29 against former Bellator MMA champion Michael Chandler. However, McGregor withdrew from the bout after suffering a broken pinky toe in training.

Only needing a few short weeks to heal, McGregor suggested an August or September return date would be optimal. But with the UFC’s dance card pretty much full for most of 2024, who knows when or if we’ll actually see ‘Mystic Mac’ meet MMA’s version of ‘Iron.’

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MMA News Today: Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal Reportedly ‘Did TNA Numbers’ On PPV, Jake Paul & Mike Perry Verbally Spar In Pre-Fight Face To Face, & More

Welcome to MMA News Today, a daily feature running down the most interesting stories in the world of mixed martial arts. For July 17, 2024, we’re taking a look at: Report States That Nate Diaz & Jorge Masvidal’s Boxing Match Massively Underperformed On PPV On a relatively quiet week for combat sports, former UFC stars Nate Diaz and […]

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Welcome to MMA News Today, a daily feature running down the most interesting stories in the world of mixed martial arts. For July 17, 2024, we’re taking a look at:

  • Meltzer claims that Diaz vs. Masvidal did ‘horrible on PPV’
  • Paul & Perry trade words before July 20
  • City Kickboxing’s Jousset gets a big home fight in Paris

Report States That Nate Diaz & Jorge Masvidal’s Boxing Match Massively Underperformed On PPV

On a relatively quiet week for combat sports, former UFC stars Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal met inside a boxing ring.

Many felt that their rematch earlier this month ended up being a better fight than expected, and the live attendance at the Honda Center appeared to be a good turnout.

But a recent report suggests that despite the event being heavily spoken about, fans were not willing to pay the pay-per-view price to watch it live.

Dave Meltzer stated on a recent episode of Observer Radio that the event did not perform well, comparing it to wrestling promotion Total Nonstop Action (TNA), which has always had a tough time competing against the WWE before the two companies started working together as of late.

“It did horrible on PPV, it did TNA numbers. I’m not exaggerating. I knew it would not do well, but I was absolutely stunned how poorly it did. Nobody bought the fight. People are sick of seeing MMA fighters do boxing.”

Jake Paul & Mike Perry Come Face To Face Ahead Of July 20

Jake Paul returns to the ring this Saturday as he faces one of his toughest tests to date in BKFC star Mike Perry.

Before they can meet on July 20 in a change of opponent for Paul, who was scheduled to be taking on Mike Tyson on this date, the two men came face to face.

As you can expect from two bold characters, there were some certainly unique moments during their conversation. That included, at one point, both men seemingly doing “Macho Man” Randy Savage and Hulk Hogan impressions.

The highlight of the entire video was certainly the following quote from Perry, who has always had an unparalleled way with words…

“Your little baby green punches can’t even f****** reach my brain stem bro. I’m gonna dig through your eyeball and find your memories.”

Paul responded in the same way that pretty much everybody else would when being told that by the “King of Violence.”

“Please don’t do that. Please don’t do that Mikey.”

Kevin Jousset Books Home Fight In Paris Against Former TUF Winner

Rising UFC welterweight and City Kickboxing fighter Kevin Jousset has got his next assignment, and it’s sure to be a bucket list one for him.

The French fighter will finally be getting the opportunity to compete in front of his home fans when he makes the walk on September 28 in Paris.

MMA Junkie’s Nolan King reported that Jousset is set to make his third Octagon appearance against The Ultimate Fighter season 29 winner Bryan Battle.

Having competed in Australia and Las Vegas since signing to the promotion, it’s time for “Air” to get the home fighter treatment following his impressive winning streak.

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Mike Perry threatens to ‘dig through’ Jake Paul’s eyeball and ‘find his memories’ in boxing grudge match

MixCollage 16 Jul 2024 03 39 PM 1443Mike Perry has some pretty gnarly plans for when he steps inside the squared circle this Saturday night. After…

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Mike Perry has some pretty gnarly plans for when he steps inside the squared circle this Saturday night.

After spending the last couple of years smashing through a slew of former MMA champions under the BKFC banner, ‘Platinum’ will strap on the 10-ounce gloves for a clash with Jake Paul. Emanating from Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida, Perry will compete in his first traditional boxing match in nearly a decade after making a name for himself in the UFC and as a bare-knuckle brawler.

Mike Perry

Ahead of their highly anticipated clash, Perry and Paul sat down for a face-to-face interview. During the 25-minute encounter, the two traded barbs back and forth with ‘Platinum’ threatening to “dig through” one of Paul’s eyes to “find his memories” come fight night.

“Your little baby green punches can’t even f*cking reach my brain stem, bro,” Perry said. “I’m gonna dig through your eyeball and find your memories.”

Unsure how to respond, Paul simply said: “Please don’t do that.”

Check out the full video via DAZN Boxing’s YouTube channel below:

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Originally, Paul was expected to face ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson on July 20. Unfortunately, their bout was pushed back to November after the former unified heavyweight world champion suffered a medical emergency while on a cross-country flight in May.

Luckily, the incident was chalked up to an ulcer flare-up and not something more serious. Still, Tyson was advised to discontinue training for a few weeks, prompting the postponement.

Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson

Instead of taking the extra time to prepare for one of the most dangerous boxers in the history of the sport, Paul opted to jump right back into the fire and accept a fight with Perry — a decision that could potentially cost him millions.

“A lot of people think I’m crazy for pivoting to this; why Mike Perry, why now, why take the risk, you could lose the biggest payday of your life against Mike Tyson if you lose to Mike Perry who is a violent killer, a bare-knuckle, undefeated legend over there,” Paul told DAZN. “He takes punches like they’re nothing, he’s fast, athletic, he hits hard, he’s a brawler, and I can’t take that lightly. This whole thing is a risk, I’m focused on July 20, I’m focused on Mike Perry and being in that mindset will lead me to victory.

“I need the experience, I need to stay active. I fear no man, I’m ready anytime, any place, anyone, and I truly back that up with my action, it’s not just something I say; I’m here to become world champion, I’ve done everything else I wanted to do in boxing, I’ve exceeded my expectations so that’s my last goal. I will be the cruiserweight world champion.”

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Paul vs. Perry will air live on DAZN pay-per-view on Saturday, July 20 at 9 p.m. ET / 2 a.m. UK (Sunday). Main event ring walks are tentatively scheduled for 12 a.m. ET (Sunday) / 5 a.m. UK (Sunday).

Mike Perry threatens to ‘dig through’ Jake Paul’s eyeball and ‘find his memories’ in boxing grudge match

MixCollage 16 Jul 2024 03 39 PM 1443Mike Perry has some pretty gnarly plans for when he steps inside the squared circle this Saturday night. After…

MixCollage 16 Jul 2024 03 39 PM 1443

Mike Perry has some pretty gnarly plans for when he steps inside the squared circle this Saturday night.

After spending the last couple of years smashing through a slew of former MMA champions under the BKFC banner, ‘Platinum’ will strap on the 10-ounce gloves for a clash with Jake Paul. Emanating from Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida, Perry will compete in his first traditional boxing match in nearly a decade after making a name for himself in the UFC and as a bare-knuckle brawler.

Mike Perry

Ahead of their highly anticipated clash, Perry and Paul sat down for a face-to-face interview. During the 25-minute encounter, the two traded barbs back and forth with ‘Platinum’ threatening to “dig through” one of Paul’s eyes to “find his memories” come fight night.

“Your little baby green punches can’t even f*cking reach my brain stem, bro,” Perry said. “I’m gonna dig through your eyeball and find your memories.”

Unsure how to respond, Paul simply said: “Please don’t do that.”

Check out the full video via DAZN Boxing’s YouTube channel below:

Jake Paul knows the risks of fighting mike perry

Originally, Paul was expected to face ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson on July 20. Unfortunately, their bout was pushed back to November after the former unified heavyweight world champion suffered a medical emergency while on a cross-country flight in May.

Luckily, the incident was chalked up to an ulcer flare-up and not something more serious. Still, Tyson was advised to discontinue training for a few weeks, prompting the postponement.

Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson

Instead of taking the extra time to prepare for one of the most dangerous boxers in the history of the sport, Paul opted to jump right back into the fire and accept a fight with Perry — a decision that could potentially cost him millions.

“A lot of people think I’m crazy for pivoting to this; why Mike Perry, why now, why take the risk, you could lose the biggest payday of your life against Mike Tyson if you lose to Mike Perry who is a violent killer, a bare-knuckle, undefeated legend over there,” Paul told DAZN. “He takes punches like they’re nothing, he’s fast, athletic, he hits hard, he’s a brawler, and I can’t take that lightly. This whole thing is a risk, I’m focused on July 20, I’m focused on Mike Perry and being in that mindset will lead me to victory.

“I need the experience, I need to stay active. I fear no man, I’m ready anytime, any place, anyone, and I truly back that up with my action, it’s not just something I say; I’m here to become world champion, I’ve done everything else I wanted to do in boxing, I’ve exceeded my expectations so that’s my last goal. I will be the cruiserweight world champion.”

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Paul vs. Perry will air live on DAZN pay-per-view on Saturday, July 20 at 9 p.m. ET / 2 a.m. UK (Sunday). Main event ring walks are tentatively scheduled for 12 a.m. ET (Sunday) / 5 a.m. UK (Sunday).

Nate Diaz Targets Two Other Rematches After Boxing Win Over Jorge Masvidal

Now that Nate Diaz has avenged his previous loss to Jorge Masvidal, he has other names in mind that he’d like to get wins back on. Diaz scored a majority decision win over Masvidal in the main event of a boxing card at the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA, on July 6. This served as […]

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Now that Nate Diaz has avenged his previous loss to Jorge Masvidal, he has other names in mind that he’d like to get wins back on.

Diaz scored a majority decision win over Masvidal in the main event of a boxing card at the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA, on July 6. This served as a rematch — albeit in another sport — five years from their first encounter at UFC 244. Masvidal won the initial fight by doctor’s stoppage, making him the first-ever BMF champion of the UFC.

Diaz scored the win in the closely contested boxing match with a volume-based attack, despite Masvidal landing the harder and arguably cleaner strikes.

Following the fight, despite Masvidal’s wishes for a trilogy bout and an exchanging of words, Diaz expressed a desire to get back in the ring with Jake Paul and to return to the UFC to face current welterweight champion Leon Edwards.

Nate Diaz Calls Out Jake Paul & Leon Edwards After Avenging Jorge Masvidal Defeat

Diaz doubled down on these thoughts at the post-fight press conference.

“Just off the top of my head, I would like to whip (Paul’s) ass,” Diaz said. “I would like to get a win against Leon Edwards, who’s the best fighter in the world right now at 170 (pounds). I think that’s something major who actually brings something that I can take and put in a credential box. That’s what I’m going for. I’m not playing for no f*cking fun fights, because that sh*t ain’t fun.”

Diaz made his professional boxing debut against Paul last year. “The Problem Child” dealt some big damage to Diaz in the opening rounds before going on to win a decision.

Paul called Diaz out on social media after the fight, claiming that the Stockton native has been ducking him despite the callout. As he noted on X/Twitter this weekend, Paul has previously offered Diaz upwards of $15 million for a rematch in the PFL MMA cage, not in the boxing ring.

In his second-to-last UFC fight, Diaz dropped a decision to Edwards at UFC 263.

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Mike Perry Wary Of Fan Backlash If He Angles For Mike Tyson Match: ‘The One Fight I Don’t Want To Have, Mike Perry vs. The Internet’

Mike Perry recently voiced his apprehension about inciting fan outrage if he were to pursue a future boxing match against the legendary, yet much older, Mike Tyson. Perry is currently slated to fight Jake Paul on July 20 in an eight-round cruiserweight bout at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. This matchup was announced after […]

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Mike Perry recently voiced his apprehension about inciting fan outrage if he were to pursue a future boxing match against the legendary, yet much older, Mike Tyson.

Perry is currently slated to fight Jake Paul on July 20 in an eight-round cruiserweight bout at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.

This matchup was announced after Paul’s planned fight against “Iron Mike” on the same date was pushed to November 15 due to the former undisputed heavyweight champion’s health scare.

Tyson experienced an ulcer flare-up during a flight in May, leaving him nauseous and in need of medical attention. Although his team initially claimed he had fully recovered, subsequent medical examinations revealed that the 58-year-old boxing legend was not fit to compete in July.

The upcoming bout against Paul presents a tremendous opportunity for “Platinum” to elevate his profile on a grander stage. Already thriving as a bare-knuckle fighter, Perry is the biggest star in BKFC, boasting impressive victories over notable opponents like Michael Page, Luke Rockhold, and Eddie Alvarez.

Despite securing the fight due to unexpected circumstances, Perry is eager to compete against Tyson if he secures a win against the YouTuber-turned-boxer on July 20.

However, the former UFC welterweight fighter is cautious of potential public outcry, as many might disapprove of the matchup due to the significant age difference…

Perry Eyes Tyson Fight But Hesitant About Public Reaction

During a recent ESPN MMA interview, Perry was asked if he would consider fighting Tyson next, should he defeat “The Problem Child” and take his spotlight on November 15. “Platinum” eagerly affirmed his desire to face the boxing icon.

“Yes, absolutely. Of course, man, I’m thinking about that. I would definitely do it.”

However, the 32-year-old Michigan native acknowledged that facing Tyson would be the biggest matchup of his career, and he doesn’t want to provoke public backlash unnecessarily. For now, he is concentrating solely on his fight with Paul.

“The comments can be negative already, anyway, so now they’re going to say, ‘Oh, now you’re gonna fight the old guy.’ The internet is undefeated. That’s the one fight I don’t want to have is Mike Perry vs. the internet because I could be the guy to beat the internet, bro. Fighting Mike Tyson would be obviously be cool but I’m just focused on July 20, man. I gotta have tunnel vision, this is my opportunity to show the world.”

When Paul vs. Tyson was first announced, the MMA community raised alarm bells over the staggering 31-year age gap between the fighters, a difference that would set a new record in professional boxing history.

“Iron Mike” hasn’t fought professionally since retiring during his bout against Kevin McBride in June 2005. However, Tyson made a comeback in November 2020, stepping into the squared circle for an exhibition match against Roy Jones Jr., which ended in a draw.

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