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Conor McGregor Backs Mike Perry’s Challenge To Former UFC Champion For BKFC Return

Mike Perry is seeking a high-profile retired fighter to face off against in his BKFC return in 2025, and Conor McGregor likes one of his options. At the BKFC Hollywood event in Florida this past weekend, Perry took the spotlight during an in-ring interview and was asked about his future plans. The 33-year-old quickly called […]

Mike Perry is seeking a high-profile retired fighter to face off against in his BKFC return in 2025, and Conor McGregor likes one of his options.

At the BKFC Hollywood event in Florida this past weekend, Perry took the spotlight during an in-ring interview and was asked about his future plans. The 33-year-old quickly called out former UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler, who was present in the crowd, as the opponent he’s eager to face next.

“Who should face me next? I see Robbie Lawler in the crowd and I think he should take the gloves off, and he should step inside the square circle against ‘Platinum’ Mike Perry.”

“Platinum” hasn’t stepped into the squared circle since his stunning knockout win over former UFC fighter Thiago Alves at BKFC Knucklemania IV in April. He further emphasized that Lawler is the ideal opponent to add to his flawless bare-knuckle record.

“Listen, man, I’m the best to ever be up in this ring [with] no gloves. There’s nobody [that’s] ever done it like me, and I’m waiting for my chance to shine again. The world tried to take things from me. I’m ready for my next opportunity and it doesn’t seem like anybody [wants] to step up to the line. So what I thought is Robbie Lawler might just be tough enough to do it.”

BKFC part-owner Conor McGregor, who had previously claimed to have fired Perry from the promotion, recently took to X to give an enthusiastic endorsement for the potential Perry vs. Lawler showdown.

“What a show,” McGregor tweeted. “Perry vs. Lawler? Gimme.”

What a show! Perry vs Lawler? Gimme

— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) December 22, 2024

https://x.comff/TheNotoriousMMA/status/1870664376329416732

“Platinum” was last seen in action in July, when he stepped in on short notice to face Jake Paul in a boxing match after an ulcer flare-up delayed Mike Tyson’s fight with Paul until November. Unfortunately for Perry, he was knocked out in the sixth round of the bout.

Perry remains undefeated in BKFC with a perfect 5-0 record, boasting impressive knockout victories over former UFC champions Eddie Alvarez and Luke Rockhold.

Meanwhile, Lawler called time on his fighting career after a decisive 38-second knockout victory over Niko Price at UFC 290 in July 2023. While “Ruthless” once commanded fear in the Octagon, his final stretch saw him struggle, posting a 3-6 record in his last nine appearances.

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Ex-UFC Star Yoel Romero Books Last-Minute Fight at Mike Perry’s Dirty Boxing Championship

Ex-UFC Star Yoel Romero Books Last-Minute Fight at Mike Perry's Dirty Championship Boxing Yoel Romero is fighting this weekend. In a bit of news that literally came out of nowhere, the multi-time…

Yoel Romero is fighting this weekend.

In a bit of news that literally came out of nowhere, the multi-time UFC title challenger will return to action on Saturday night in Miami under the Dirty Boxing Championship banner — a striking promotion co-owned by BKFC star ‘Platinum’ Mike Perry.

Romero, 47, is set to take on former Power Slap athlete Duane Crespo in a heavyweight bout per a report from MMA Junkie.

Dirty Boxing Championship bouts are composed of three-minute rounds — five rounds for main events and championship matchups. Fighters will compete in five-ounce gloves inside a custom DBX ring where both ground and pound and elbows are permitted.

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Yoel Romero last competed at PFL vs. Bellator in February

Romero will be competing in his first fight since a unanimous decision victory over Thiago Santos at the PFL vs. Bellator event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Before that, ‘Soldier of God’ had competed four times under the Bellator banner, going 2-2 in the process.

A silver medalist at the 2020 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia, Romero is best known for his UFC run where he was scheduled to fight for the middleweight title on four separate occasions. Two of those instances saw Romero fail to make the 185-pound limit, disqualifying him from winning the title in bouts against Luke Rockhold and Robert Whittaker.

Romero’s last chance at the strap came against Israel Adesanya at UFC 248 — a title tilt that went down as one of the worst fights in UFC history.

Dirty Boxing Championship is the brainchild of Mike Perry and his business partners, including former Karate Combat President Adam Kovacs, serial entrepreneur Josh McClean, and the accomplished Kawa brothers of First Round Management.

“It’s time to get dirty! We’ve been working so hard on this all year, I can’t wait for Saturday night,” Perry ahead of the promotion’s debut event. “Hands, elbows, ground and pound — these fights are going to be wild and they’re going to be up close and personal. I love that we’re doing this sort of underground launch event, it’s like a private fight club. We’ll release the tapes after the event but if you want to peek inside while the fights are going on, follow our social channels.”

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Down & Dirty: Mike Perry’s Docuseries for New Fight League Dirty Boxing Championship

Popular fighter ‘Platinum’ Mike Perry is launching a new combat sports promotion called Dirty Boxing. To give fans a…

Popular fighter ‘Platinum’ Mike Perry is launching a new combat sports promotion called Dirty Boxing. To give fans a behind-the-scenes look at how he’s building this new fight league, he’s releasing a six-part documentary series called Down & Dirty. Each episode, about 15 minutes long, will show the challenges and successes Perry and his team face as they set up the promotion.

Down & Dirty

The first episode of Down & Dirty airs on Friday, November 8 at 2 PM ET on the official Dirty Boxing YouTube channel. This series not only follows Perry, but also his co-founders, including Josh McLean (an entrepreneur), Adam Kovacs (former Karate Combat president), and the MMA agency First Round Management. Together, they’re launching Dirty Boxing, a new combat sport that mixes boxing and MMA with a custom set of rules allowing punches, elbows, and ground attacks.

Mike Perry, dubbed Chief Violence Officer at Dirty Boxing Championship, explained:

“We wanted to bring fans deeper into the world of fight promotion and show the real hustle behind making a league happen. ‘Down & Dirty’ is more than just a show about fights. It’s a story of grit, passion and the pursuit of something bigger than ourselves.”

Dirty Boxing Championship

The documentary will showcase the tough journey of starting a new promotion, with all the ups and downs. In the first episode, Perry discusses his differences with Conor McGregor and reveals his ambitions for the new promotion. Future episodes will show the team scouting venues, training, and dealing with team tensions, all leading up to the launch event on November 23, which will be held in a secret location, invite-only.

Mike Perry added:

“We’re starting from the bottom and we’re going all the way up. Our first event takes place November 23rd and even though some big names are going to be in that ring, it’s going to be completely underground – secret location, closed doors, invite only. Then next year we’ll probably start opening up our guest list to the public.”

Here’s a breakdown of the series schedule:

Episode 1 (Nov 8): The team discusses their mission and Perry responds to McGregor’s criticism.
Episode 2 (Nov 11): The team looks for venues and Perry tests the new Dirty Boxing rules in training.
Episode 3 (Nov 15): Perry shares his vision at home, followed by a sparring session.
Episode 4 (Nov 18): A hurricane hits, and tensions rise between team members as they search for a venue.
Episode 5 (Nov 22): The venue is secured, and preparations for the event intensify, with a former UFC fighter joining the fight card.
Episode 6 (Nov 29): A full behind-the-scenes look at the private launch event for Dirty Boxing Championship.

Down Dirty Mike Perrys Bold Docu Series for New Fight League Dirty Boxing Championship

The series aims to show fans the real work behind creating a new fight promotion, with a focus on passion, perseverance, and the struggles that come with building something from scratch.

Watch – Bodycam Footage From ‘Platinum’ Mike Perry’s DUI Arrest in Florida Released

Bodycam footage of Mike Perry’s DUI arrest in Florida has been released. In the early morning hours of October…

Bodycam footage of Mike Perry’s DUI arrest in Florida has been released.

In the early morning hours of October 12, the BKFC star was pulled over by police officers in Claremont, Florida after he was clocked driving 20mph over the posted speed limit. During the stop, the police officer speaking to Perry noted that the former UFC fighter smelled of alcohol and was speaking slowly. Perry reportedly asked the officer to speak slower so that he could understand him. He also allegedly used homophobic slurs while engaging with the officer.

After refusing to take a sobriety test, Perry was arrested and booked into Lake County Jail sometime after 4 a.m. He was in custody for roughly five hours before being released on a $1,500 bond.

Footage of Perry being pulled over and arrested has since been released and is available to watch below via TMZ Sports:

Perry is scheduled to appear before a judge on October 30th in Clermont.

Mike Perry has emerged as the BKFC’s Top Star in Recent Years

Perry competed under the UFC banner from 2016 to 2021, going a middling 7-8 before exiting the promotion and signing with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. He made his BKFC debut the following and immediately became the face of the company with wins over a slew of top MMA stars and former world champions like Michael ‘Venom’ Page, Luke Rockhold, Eddie Alvarez, and Thiago Alves.

Perry’s most recent appearance came in January when he made his professional boxing debut against YouTube sensation Jake Paul. ‘Platinum’ suffered a sixth-round knockout loss against ‘The Problem Child.’ He has not fought since.