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Mike Perry Claims Conor McGregor Fired Him from BKFC: ‘Where’s My Fight At?’

Mike Perry Claims Conor McGregor Fired Him from BKFC: ‘Where’s My Fight At?’Mike Perry, a fan-favorite bare-knuckle boxer and former UFC fighter, recently sparked controversy by claiming that Conor McGregor effectively…

Mike Perry Claims Conor McGregor Fired Him from BKFC: ‘Where’s My Fight At?’

Mike Perry, a fan-favorite bare-knuckle boxer and former UFC fighter, recently sparked controversy by claiming that Conor McGregor effectively “fired” him from BKFC. The revelation came during an episode of the Overdogs Podcast, where Perry expressed frustration over his inactive status and lack of communication from the promotion.

Mike Perry Fired By Conor McGregor

The 32-year-old fighter last competed at BKFC: KnuckleMania 4 in April 2024, securing a dominant first-round knockout victory over Thiago Alves. However, Mike Perry has yet to return to action since that fight, raising questions about his future with the organization.

“I guess Conor really did fire me,” Perry said on the podcast. “What the f*? Where’s my fight at? Offer me somebody. Tell me what’s going on.”

Perry also addressed speculation that his independent venture, Dirty Boxing, might have created tension with BKFC. Despite this, Perry clarified that BKFC President David Feldman had wished him success with the new promotion.

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“Feldman wished me luck and said, ‘I hope it goes well,’” Perry explained. “I don’t think they feel threatened by us. They’re top-tier in bare-knuckle. I think they’re just struggling to find the right opponent for me, but I’m pissed, and I want this sh.”

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Conor McGregor, who became a part-owner of BKFC in 2023, added fuel to the fire by making public statements about Perry’s departure. In a social media post, McGregor claimed Perry was “released” following his boxing loss to Jake Paul in July 2024. Perry, however, disputed McGregor’s authority over his contract, saying, “We’re both part-owners of BKFC. Conor McGregor can’t fire me.”

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As of now, Mike Perry remains officially signed with BKFC, though his lack of scheduled bouts and public feud with Conor McGregor have left fans and analysts wondering about his next move. Whether this drama is a genuine conflict or a promotional ploy, one thing is certain: Perry’s future in BKFC remains uncertain, and both fans and the fighter himself are eager for answers.

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.”

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“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.

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.”

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.

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 BoxingYoel Romero is fighting this weekend. In a bit of news that literally came out of nowhere, the multi-time…

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 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.

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.

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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.

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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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