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Mike Perry reacts to BKFC suggesting he fight Nate Diaz: “Now is my time to make some noise”

Mike PerryMike Perry has reacted to BKFC suggesting he face off against Nate Diaz, who recently became a free agent after fighting out his UFC contract. Nate Diaz‘s departure from the UFC took place at UFC 279, which was embroiled in one of the most chaotic fight weeks in UFC history. Diaz was initially set to […]

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Mike Perry has reacted to BKFC suggesting he face off against Nate Diaz, who recently became a free agent after fighting out his UFC contract.

Nate Diaz‘s departure from the UFC took place at UFC 279, which was embroiled in one of the most chaotic fight weeks in UFC history. Diaz was initially set to face off against undefeated surging contender Khamzat Chimaev. However, after ‘Borz’ missed weight by a significant margin, Diaz was rebooked to fight former UFC lightweight interim title holder, Tony Ferguson.

Whilst neither Diaz nor Ferguson is in the prime of their careers anymore, the two put on an entertaining main event bout, with Diaz being crowned the victor after locking up a submission in the fourth round. In the aftermath of the fight, Diaz spoke with Joe Rogan, who asked him what his future now holds.

Diaz vowed to ‘go and conquer another sport,’ and then later return to MMA. Whilst many presume he will now box Jake Paul, the idea of a potential bare-knuckle boxing match was floated by BKFC, who pushed the idea of a Nate Diaz vs. former UFC welterweight Mike Perry matchup.

Mike Perry would be quick to comment on this, stating the following on Twitter:

“Now is my time to make noise. I have no excuses so I’m calling out all the best fights the fans can be interested in. I want to make waves. Been fighting my whole life and I always will no matter what.”

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BKFC confirm interest in booking Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry fight: ‘We’re aggressively gonna make a move’

Nate DiazBKFC (Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship) president, David Feldman has confirmed the promotion’s interest in signing recent UFC 279 headliner, Nate Diaz following the conclusion of the Stockton favorite’s final fight with the organization, as well as booking him in a described “dream fight” with recent headliner and former UFC welterweight, Mike Perry. Taking main event […]

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BKFC (Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship) president, David Feldman has confirmed the promotion’s interest in signing recent UFC 279 headliner, Nate Diaz following the conclusion of the Stockton favorite’s final fight with the organization, as well as booking him in a described “dream fight” with recent headliner and former UFC welterweight, Mike Perry.

Taking main event honors at UFC 279 last Saturday in a short-notice welterweight clash against former interim lightweight champion, Tony Ferguson, Diaz managed to exit the organization with a stunning fourth round guillotine choke win over the Oxnard native, securing his first victory since August 2019.

As for Perry, the outspoken Michigan striker managed to land his second straight win since linking up with the BKFC back in February of this year, adding Bellator welterweight contender, Michael Page to a prior judging win over The Ultimate Fighter veteran, Julian Lane.

Commenting on the possibility of Californian favorite, Diaz eventually turning his hand to bare knuckle fighting with the BKFC, the above-mentioned, Feldman confirmed the organization would be pursuing a deal with Diaz.

“I can’t tell you whether he’s (Nate Diaz) coming or not, but I can tell you that we want him here at Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship,” David Feldman said on The Bare Knuckle Show. “And we’re gonna do everything that we can do to get him here at Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship.” 

“Nate Diaz is absolutely on the radar,” Feldman said. “He’s not just on the radar, we’re aggressively gonna make a move for him right now. I know he has something else that he’s working on right now, but I have a feeling after having a talk with the partners and the guys at Triller that we’re gonna be able to make a really viable attempt. We’re going for this, absolutely.” 

BKFC pursue a “dream fight” between Nate Diaz and Mike Perry

Whilst Diaz completed his contractual obligation with the organization after UFC 279, the promotion still retain exclusivity matching rights with the Californian, however, Feldman, who insists will respect that clause, has sights on a “dream fight” between Diaz and Perry.

“We have to respect the UFC’s window that they have to re-sign him and everything,” Feldman said. “But we’re going for him. A hundred percent, we’re going for Nate Diaz.”

“I think that the fans would absolutely love to see both of the same personalities, just guys that keep fighting… Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry would be a fan’s dream fight. I think the fans would love to see that. I would pay to see that fight, easily. That would be an amazing fight. If we could do something like that, that would be great.” (Transcribed by Bloody Elbow)

BKFC President Names “Dream Opponent” For Mike Perry

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship President David Feldman has his eyes on booking a blockbuster showdown involving Nate Diaz following the conclusion of his UFC contract. On September 10, Diaz fought out his deal on MMA’s biggest stage by submit…

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship President David Feldman has his eyes on booking a blockbuster showdown involving Nate Diaz following the conclusion of his UFC contract. On September 10, Diaz fought out his deal on MMA’s biggest stage by submitting fellow fan-favorite veteran Tony Ferguson in the fourth round of the UFC 279 main event. Having…

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Mike Perry echoes calls for Jake Paul fight: ‘It makes a lot of sense, I always show up’

Mike PerryFollowing a close decision win over one-time Bellator welterweight title challenger, Michael Page at a BKFC (Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship) event in London last weekend, UFC alum, Mike Perry offered to share the squared circle with undefeated puncher, Jake Paul. And now days removed, Perry insists a fight with the Ohio boxer makes “a lot […]

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Following a close decision win over one-time Bellator welterweight title challenger, Michael Page at a BKFC (Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship) event in London last weekend, UFC alum, Mike Perry offered to share the squared circle with undefeated puncher, Jake Paul. And now days removed, Perry insists a fight with the Ohio boxer makes “a lot of sense”.

Perry, a welterweight alum of the UFC, turned his hand to bare knuckle fighting at the turn of this year, inking a multi-fight deal with the David Feldman-led, BKFC. And following a debut decision win over TUF veteran, Julian Lane in his promotional bow, Perry was forced to overtime in a decision win over Page – whom he stunning scored a knockdown over in the first round.

Grabbing the microphone following his win over London Shootfighters staple, Page, Perry called out undefeated professional boxer, Paul – offering to once again lace up a pair of gloves to fight the outspoken Ohio native.

“Jake Paul, you need an opponent,” Mike Perry said. “You need the money fight, I’m the real money fight. Maybe I’ll put the pillows back on if you’re scared to get in here.” 

Mike Perry aims his sights in the direction of Jake Paul next

Doubling down on calls for a fight with YouTuber, Paul during an appearance on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani this Wednesday evening, Perry claimed that a fight between the two made total sense.

“I think it makes a lot of sense – he (Jake Paul) keeps losing opponents,’ Mike Perry said. “I always show up for my fights. I have a lot of the attributes that he likes to compete against; UFC fighter, MMA fighter, shorter guy, smaller in weight, tough – and some people would say stiff, and don’t move my head – and I just beat a titan in combat sports.” 

“I’m here, buddy, come and get me,” Mike Perry continued. “I feel like – I don’t need him. I don’t need him. MVP (Michael Venom Page) was huge for me. That makes me feel great about myself, so I’m just a great fighter who still loves to fight. I’m all about the fight. …”

MMA Twitter Reacts To Mike Perry Defeating Page At BKFC 27

Mike Perry’s upset win over Bellator star Michael “Venom” Page at Bare Knuckle FC 27 prompted reactions across the MMA community. Perry and Page went past the five scheduled rounds to a sudden death sixth round, with Perry taking home…

Mike Perry’s upset win over Bellator star Michael “Venom” Page at Bare Knuckle FC 27 prompted reactions across the MMA community. Perry and Page went past the five scheduled rounds to a sudden death sixth round, with Perry taking home a majority decision. As many predicted, the two brawlers went back and forth in their…

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Mike Perry Drops Michael Venom Page In Majority Decision Win, Calls Out Jake Paul – BKFC 27 Highlights

Mike PerryUFC welterweight alum, Mike Perry turned in a close, majority decision win after an overtime round against Bellator welterweight contender and one-time title challenger, Michael Venom Page in the British striker’s BKFC (Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship) debut — even landing a first round knockdown. Perry, who previously competed under the David Feldman-led BKFC banner back […]

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UFC welterweight alum, Mike Perry turned in a close, majority decision win after an overtime round against Bellator welterweight contender and one-time title challenger, Michael Venom Page in the British striker’s BKFC (Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship) debut — even landing a first round knockdown.

Perry, who previously competed under the David Feldman-led BKFC banner back in February, landed a unanimous decision win over fellow UFC alum, Julian Lane.

As for Page, the London Shootfighters trainee was making his first outing in professional bare knuckle fighting tonight in the capital against Perry, after dropping a unanimous split loss to Logan Storley in a Bellator welterweight title fight back in May.

Landing an impressive knockdown in the early goings of the first frame, Perry managed to sting Page with a straight right hand, dropping the Londoner to one knee.

Following a tense back and forth over the course of four further rounds, the sitting ringside judges scored the bout between Perry and Page a split draw, forcing a deciding overtime round.

Pouring the pressure on and landing a series of decent shots in the pocket as Page attempted to clinch on cue, Mike Perry managed to land a majority decision win over the former, securing his second straight BKFC victory since his landing in the organization.

Following the victory, Michigan native, Perry called for a fight against undefeated professional boxer, Jake Paul — who himself is targeting an October return to active competition.

Below, catch the highlights from Mike Perry’s decision win over Michael Venom Page