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‘Platinum’ Mike Perry and Eddie Alvarez Traded Body Shots During their BKFC 56 Face-Off

Mike Perry‘Platinum’ Mike Perry and Eddie Alvarez traded body blows during their face-off at a BKFC 56 press event on…

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‘Platinum’ Mike Perry and Eddie Alvarez traded body blows during their face-off at a BKFC 56 press event on Thursday.

On December 2, Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship will present its next mega-sized card. Emanating from the Maverik Center in Salt Lake City, bare-knuckle fans will be treated to a can’t-miss headliner as BKFC sensation Mike Perry returns to the squared circle for a clash with former UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez.

Before the two heavy hitters knuckle up next month, Perry and Alvarez went face-to-face for the first time, and needless to say, things got a little chippy between the two.

Mike Perry goes into the contest carrying a 4-0 record under the BKFC banner. That includes victories over Bellator’s Michael ‘Venom’ Page and former UFC middleweight titleholder Luke Rockhold.

Alvarez will be making his second appearance for the promotion after securing a split decision over Chad Mendes at BKFC 41 in April.

Mike Perry and Eddie Alvarez Will Compete to Become the first-ever BKFC ‘King of Violence’ Champion

Whoever leaves The Crossroads of the West with their hand raised, will also leave as the first-ever BKFC ‘King of Violence’ champion.

“I’m happy about it, and I’m happy to be able to do something a little different up here,” BKFC president Dave Feldman said during the press event. “This is a violent sport. We’ve run to it. We say what it is: It’s a brutal sport. It’s not more dangerous than anything else out there, but you have to be a different kind of person to fight bare-knuckle fighting, and these guys are. They’re different, and that’s why they’re fighting for the ‘King of Violence’ championship.”

Feldman added that BKFC’s ‘King of Violence’ title “is probably gonna be a one-and-done thing for us,” but for now, he’s more than happy for the opportunity to pair two masters of violence together in a brawl that is guaranteed to bring the fireworks and plenty of bloodshed.

“We have two violent guys – a Philly guy and a Florida guy – that are gonna collide in the squared circle on Dec. 2 here in Salt Lake City,” Feldman said. “It’s gonna be an epic, epic night.”

Exclusive – David Feldman heaps praise on Mike Perry ahead of BKFC 56 return: ‘He’s a major, major star in combat sports’

David Feldman heaps praise on Mike Perry ahead of BKFC 56 he's a major star in combat sportsBKFC (Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship) boss, David Feldman has claimed promotional poster boy, Mike Perry is nothing short of…

David Feldman heaps praise on Mike Perry ahead of BKFC 56 he's a major star in combat sports

BKFC (Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship) boss, David Feldman has claimed promotional poster boy, Mike Perry is nothing short of a “major star” across the combat sports sphere, as he gears up for an end-of-year clash with former UFC lightweight champion, Eddie Alvarez in Utah. 

Perry, a former contender under the banner of the UFC, will make his return to the ring in December against former lightweight champion, Alvarez in a welterweight main event slot atop a BKFC 56 card in Salt Lake City. 

Embarking on a perfect three-fight winning run since landing in the above-mentioned, Feldman-led promotion, Michigan native, Perry most recently turned in an impressive second round win over former UFC and Strikeforce middleweight champion, Luke Rockhold back in April. 

The victory came off the back of consecutive decision wins for Mike Perry over both former Bellator MMA welterweight title challenger, Michael Page, and The Ultimate Fighter veteran, Julian Lane – in what has proven to be a hugely successful venture for UFC alum, Perry.

David Feldman heaps praise on BKFC star, Mike Perry

And sharing his thoughts on the recent surge in stardom of Mike Perry, BKFC leader, Feldman claimed that while both the promotion and Perry helped each other rise, the former has cast himself into a new stratosphere as a definitive combat sports star. 

“You know, I think – and Mike (Perry) will say it, we helped each other,” David Feldman told LowKick MMA during a recent interview. “As we resurrected him from the UFC and we were able to help him become a – really I think, he’s a major, major star in combat sports now. At the same time, he talks very good about us. He knows what to say [and] when to say it. He’s just a walking, you know, a walking drop, he knows what to drop and when to drop it. And he does good, and talks good about the organization.”

“He’s a great guy, he’s a great family man,” Feldman explained. “So, I think – look, I always say this, whether I’m talking to sponsors, whether I’m talking to tv networks, whether I’m talking to fighters, I say, ‘Listen, we have to establish a great partnership.’ And if we establish a great partnership, then it works for everybody. And if it doesn’t work for everybody, it doesn’t work for anybody. 

Also featuring on that previously mentioned April card in Colorado, incoming BKFC 56 headliner, Alvarez debuted in the rising promotion with a close, split decision win over fellow former UFC star, Chad Mendes, following his departure from Singapore organization, ONE Championship. 

Who wins at BKFC 56: Mike Perry or Eddie Alvarez?

Breaking – Mike Perry set to fight ex-UFC champion Eddie Alvarez in BKFC 56 main event in December

Mike Perry vs. Eddie Alvarez set for BKFC 56 in December main event fight UFCFormer UFC welterweight contender, Mike Perry will headline opposite former Octagon champions for the second time in as many…

Mike Perry vs. Eddie Alvarez set for BKFC 56 in December main event fight UFC

Former UFC welterweight contender, Mike Perry will headline opposite former Octagon champions for the second time in as many fights this December, as the Michigan favorite takes on former UFC lightweight champion, Eddie Alvarez atop a BKFC 56 (Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship) card on December 2. in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Perry, an alum of the UFC and three-fight veteran of the David Feldman-led BKFC, most recently featured atop a card in Broomfield, Colorado back in April, forcing a second round TKO stoppage win over former undisputed UFC middleweight champion, Luke Rockhold in the event’s headliner.

On that same BKFC 41 card for the promotion, former UFC and Bellator MMA lightweight champion, Alvarez made his debut following the end of his tenure with ONE Championship, defeating former three-time UFC featherweight title challenger, Chad Mendes in a split decision win at the welterweight limit.

Mike Perry draws ex-UFC champion, Eddie Alvarez in December at BKFC 56

And according to a report from MMA Fighting reporter, Damon Martin this Wednesday evening, Mike Perry and Eddie Alvarez will share the ring on December 2. in ‘The Beehive State’ – atop a BKFC 56 card.

“Mike Perry vs. Eddie Alvarez official for #BKFC56 in December,” Martin posted on X. “This one has been in the works for quite a while but now it’s a done deal.”

Debuting in bare knuckle fighting back in February of last year, Perry took a debut decision win over The Ultimate Fighter alum, Julian Lane, before scoring a high-profile decision success against former Bellator MMA welterweight title challenger, Michael Page in London in August of last year. 

Set to make his sophomore BKFC walk, Philadelphia fan-favorite, Alvarez landed the undisputed UFC championship back in July 2016, stopping then-defending gold holder, Rafael dos Anjos with a blistering first round TKO win. 

Who wins at BKFC 56: Mike Perry or Eddie Alvarez?

Video: ‘Platinum’ Mike Perry and Darren Till face off at Misfits Boxing event: ‘My nemesis!’

Mike Perry Darren TillFrenemies ‘Platinum’ Mike Perry and Darren Till ran into one another backstage during Saturday’s Misfits Boxing event in Manchester. Perry and Till’s unique relationship and sometimes-intnese rivalry dates back to 2017 when Till called out Perry after defeating Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone at a UFC Fight Night event. The call out prompted Perry to charge the […]

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Frenemies ‘Platinum’ Mike Perry and Darren Till ran into one another backstage during Saturday’s Misfits Boxing event in Manchester.

Perry and Till’s unique relationship and sometimes-intnese rivalry dates back to 2017 when Till called out Perry after defeating Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone at a UFC Fight Night event. The call out prompted Perry to charge the Octagon and return fire.

A year later, the pair had an amusing interaction where Mike Perry’s invitation to spar was misunderstood, leading Till to believe that ‘Platinum’ had invited him to spend a day at the spa. Despite the confusion, they engaged in a sparring session behind closes doors with each man having a different take on what exactly went down that day.

Bumping into each other at the AO Arena over the weekend, Perry and Till were quick to face-off and seemingly accepted one another’s challenge for a long-awaited scrap.

Mike Perry Runs Into ‘Nemesis’ Darren Till

“It’s my nemesis,” Till said during their playfull intense face-off. “I’m bigger now, lad.”

Once a legitimate welterweight title contender, Darren Till made the move to middleweight after suffering back-to-back losses against Tyron Woodley and Jorge Masvidal. Till scored a split decision win over Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 244, but then dropped his next three, prompting him to part ways with the UFC earlier this year.

Mike Perry, who recently re-signed with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship after a tumultous five years under the UFC banner, was in Manchester over the weekend as the official backup for the co-main event clash between Logan Paul and Dillon Danis. In retrospect, fight fans probably would have preferred to see the BKFC star step into the ring rather than Danis, but with Till’s presence at the event, perhaps the two will finally set up a showdown that has been many years in the making.

BKFC star ‘Platinum’ Mike Perry claims Dillon Danis is out, he’s in against Logan Paul on Oct. 14

Mike PerryAccording to BKFC star ‘Platinum’ Mike Perry, Dillon Danis is out and he is in. On October 14, Danis was set to step inside the squared circle for a clash with social media sensation Logan Paul as part of Misfits Boxing’s ‘The PRIME’ Card’ in Manchester. However, that no longer appears to be the case […]

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According to BKFC star ‘Platinum’ Mike Perry, Dillon Danis is out and he is in.

On October 14, Danis was set to step inside the squared circle for a clash with social media sensation Logan Paul as part of Misfits Boxing’s ‘The PRIME’ Card’ in Manchester. However, that no longer appears to be the case if both Danis and Perry are to be believed.

On Thursday, Danis reposted a clip of Logan Paul discussing the legal battle between Danis and his fiancee, swimsuit model Nina Agdal. The comments seemed to spark some frustration in Danis who suggested that he is bowing out of the bout less than two weeks from fight night.

“Logan bragging about lawsuits again he isn’t built for the fight game, this pussy doesn’t deserve me I’m out,” Danis wrote on X.

Adding fuel to the fire was Mike Perry, the official backup for the contest, who posted a video saying, “It’s official guys. I’m in.”

It should be noted that neither Dillon Danis nor Mike Perry have officially confirmed the change, leading some to suspect that this is nothing more than another tactic to get people talking about the bout.

Logan Paul Responds to Dillon Danis and Mike Perry

Logan Paul offered up his response to the situation on social media saying:

“Don’t let Dillon fool you… he knows that pulling out AGAIN would guarantee no fighter, fight organization, or legit brand will ever work with him because he’s an unreliable liar,” Paul posted on X. “Not to mention the embarrassment of pussying out against me. I’m going to break this predator physically, mentally, spiritually, and financially. This isn’t about just winning the fight; I’m going to destroy his entire life. But truthfully, idgaf who shows up on October 14 — the man across from me will be knocked out cold.”

It didn’t take long for Dillon Danis to snap back at Paul online.

“Logan is so delusional he thinks this makes him look good. It’s actually crazy,” Danis replied. “Suing someone isn’t a real fighter move. It’s a cowardly move. Step down from your moral high ground. People still remember you using a suicide victim for financial gain and clout. Also, be a man and turn on your replies pussy.”

The moral of the story? Nobody seems to know what the hell is going on, but it’s safe to say that Dillon Danis, Mike Perry, and Logan Paul have fight fans and the MMA media eating out of the palm of their hands right now.

Mike Perry hints at BKFC return, fight with ex-UFC champion Eddie Alvarez: ‘I’ll send him into retirement’

Mike Perry calls for fight with Eddie Alvarez BKFC gladly retire him UFCFormer UFC welterweight contender turned bare-knuckle fighter, Mike Perry, has claimed he would “gladly” retire former promotional lightweight champion, Eddie Alvarez under the BKFC (Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship) banner, in his return to the promotion. Perry, a former welterweight contender under the banner of the UFC, has so far enjoyed an impressive three-fight undefeated run […]

Mike Perry calls for fight with Eddie Alvarez BKFC gladly retire him UFC

Former UFC welterweight contender turned bare-knuckle fighter, Mike Perry, has claimed he would “gladly” retire former promotional lightweight champion, Eddie Alvarez under the BKFC (Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship) banner, in his return to the promotion.

Perry, a former welterweight contender under the banner of the UFC, has so far enjoyed an impressive three-fight undefeated run since landing in the David Feldman-led BKFC promotion, most recently headlining an April card in Colorado. 

And moving to 3-0 in bare knuckle fighting, Michigan striker, Perry defeated former undisputed UFC middleweight champion, Luke Rockhold – forcing him into a second round retirement after fracturing the Californian’s tooth, landing a subsequent TKO victory.

Also appearing on that card, former UFC lightweight champion, Alvarez landed a split decision win over former UFC featherweight championship challenger, Chad Mendes in a co-main event slot – in his first venture back to combat sports since departing the Chatri Sityodtong-led ONE Championship. 

Mike Perry teases potential BKFC return against ex-UFC champion, Eddie Alvarez

Recently penning terms on a new deal with BKFC, promotional poster boy, Perry recently hinted at a potential fight with Philadelphia veteran, Alvarez down the line – claiming he would happily retire the veteran brawler.

“I don’t know if I was at peak performance, but if I meet him (Eddie Alvarez) at a fair weight, I heard he’s interested,” Mike Perry told MMA Fighting during a recent interview. “He must have some chip on his shoulder. I’ll gladly send him into retirement.” 

Prior to his TKO win over Santa Cruz native, Rockhold, Perry defeated former Bellator MMA welterweight title challenger, Michael Page in his sophomore BKFC clash, after a decision win over The Ultimate Fighter veteran, Julian Lane in a debut in February of last year.

Would you like to see Mike Perry fight Eddie Alvarez under the BKFC banner next?