Tag: Tim Means

Dana White Backs Mike Perry: ‘He’s Fun To Watch’

Mike Perry PitchesUFC President Dana White calls UFC welterweight Mike Perry “fun to watch”, despite recent controversies, such as domestic abuse claims.

Mike Perry Pitches

Mike Perry may have lost on Saturday against Tim Means at UFC 255 after massively missing weight, but the UFC President Dana White is still a fan of the controversial fighter.

Perry revealed his masterplan to lose 20 pounds in a matter of days, which isn’t unheard of in the sport. However, binging on junk food the week of the fight raised more than a few eyebrows. Of course, “Platinum” didn’t make weight and ended up tipping the scales at 5 pounds over the welterweight limit. Whilst this did cost him 30% of his purse, Perry seemed unfazed as he danced and told the officials “Oh baby, we not even close.” The man even dabbed.

Tim Means meant business, however. Jabbing his way to victory, Means sealed a unanimous decision by completely out-classing “Platinum” on the feet. This latest loss means Perry has lost three of his last four bouts. With a record now of 4-6 in his last 10 outings and 7-7 overall under the bright lights of the Octagon, Perry’s fighting record hasn’t been his only concern in recent months.

The charismatic 29-year-old was recently caught on camera letting his hands fly towards an older gentleman at a restaurant in Lubbock, Texas. Additionally, his ex-wife accused him of some very serious domestic abuse allegations. So, could all of these countless controversies be enough to put the UFC brass off of Perry? Apparently not. (H/T MMAMania.com)

“He’s always tough and fun to watch,” Dana White told the media post-UFC 255. “What I really like about Mike Perry … he tried to win that fight. He’s fun to watch. I dunno what it means or where he goes after (UFC 255) but he’s a fun fighter.”

Looks like Dana White and co. aren’t exactly annoyed by Perry’s antics, and it shouldn’t come as a surprise. With controversial fighters like Greg Hardy still on the roster, as long as Perry is giving it his all in the fights and continues to draw in eyes then I don’t see him going anywhere. Although, he does need a victory as soon as possible to legitimise his place in the organisation’s roster. Who knows, maybe one day we’ll finally get to see Mike Perry against Darren Till.

Who should Mike Perry fight next? Or, do you think he should be cut?

Mike Perry Claims He Will Be Back Better Than Ever Following Tim Means Defeat

PerryMike Perry expects to return to action better than ever. Perry suffered a unanimous decision defeat to Tim Means at the UFC 255 pay-per-view event last night. Perry looked to be on his way to victory after nearly submitting Means in the first round. However, Means managed to survive and would go on to outbox […]

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Mike Perry expects to return to action better than ever.

Perry suffered a unanimous decision defeat to Tim Means at the UFC 255 pay-per-view event last night. Perry looked to be on his way to victory after nearly submitting Means in the first round.

However, Means managed to survive and would go on to outbox Perry for the rest of the fight en route to eventually earning the unanimous verdict from all three judges.

The result meant Perry was back in the loss column and put his overall UFC record at 7-7. Given that he had an inexperienced corner that consisted of his pregnant girlfriend and longtime friend in addition to missing weight, some observers on social media called for “Platinum” to be released after the fight.

That doesn’t look to be the case as Perry plans on coming back better than ever.

“I will train hard. I will train more. I will be back better than ever.”

He would also thank the UFC for their support.

“Thank you @ufc for everything. You guys always looking out. Everybody have happy holidays ! ?”

Perry certainly has the talent to succeed and he can take one step closer to realizing it once he gets with a proper team. One that doesn’t include his girlfriend, friend or Darren Till for that matter.

What do you think of Perry’s comments?

Tim Means Edges Mike Perry In War – UFC 255 Results

Means PerryNext up on the UFC 255 main card is a welterweight encounter between Mike Perry and Tim Means. Round 1: Both fighters are methodical in the early goings of this fight. Means lands a leg kick. Perry misses a left but goes for a takedown attempt. Perry gets the body lock and drags Means to […]

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Next up on the UFC 255 main card is a welterweight encounter between Mike Perry and Tim Means.

Round 1: Both fighters are methodical in the early goings of this fight. Means lands a leg kick. Perry misses a left but goes for a takedown attempt. Perry gets the body lock and drags Means to the ground as he’s in full guard. Perry gets his back soon after and has the hooks in as well. Perry looks for the rear naked choke but Means is doing well to defend for now. Perry looks like he’s sunk it in but Means survives and reverses the position. They’re both back to their feet now and Means is the one leading with Perry’s back to the fence. Perry lands a leg kick. Means is effective with some nice stinging jabs. Perry lands a hard body shot. Means returns with a knee as he continues to back Perry up. Perry lands a nice right hook but Means eats it and unloads with strikes as the round ends.

Round 2: Means lands a nice body shot and continues to employ an effective and clean jab. Perry returns with a leg kick but Means continues to accumulate the strikes. Means defends a takedown attempt. Means dodges a head kick and has Perry backed up against the fence again. The fight goes back to the center of the Octagon. Perry misses a wild right hook. Perry has bruises on his face as Means continues to land strikes. However, Perry lands a big right and follows it up with more strikes as he looks for another takedown attempt. Means defends it and they return to striking. Means just partially misses with a lead elbow. Perry blocks a head kick from Means and returns with a right leg kick. Means lands a nice left elbow. This has been a clinic for Means ever since he escaped the submission attempt from Perry in the first round.

Round 3: Perry looks to return to where he had most success as he clinches Means up against the fence and looks to take the action to the ground. However, Means defends and separates with a right hand that connects. Perry is backed up against the fence now but manages to take the action to the center. Perry lands a body shot and follows it with a right hand. The two start to brawl more now as Perry lands a big right. Means lands a left hook before rushing with a takedown attempt. He has Perry clinched up against the fence. Means lands a nice knee. Perry is bleeding and his right eye is swelling up. Perry is getting more aggressive and just misses a knee. Means, however, is still controlling the fight and looks on his way to winning a decision. The round ends with the pair engaged in a slugfest.

Official result: Tim Means defeats Mike Perry via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-38).

Tim Means Excited For ‘Violent Fight’ Against Mike Perry At UFC 255

Tim Means is looking to get in a violent fight with Mike Perry. On the main card of UFC 255, Means is stepping up on short notice to take on Perry in what should be a great fight. Many are already pegging this as the Fight of the Night and “The D…

Tim Means is looking to get in a violent fight with Mike Perry. On the main card of UFC 255, Means is stepping up on short notice to take on Perry in what should be a great fight. Many are already pegging this as the Fight of the Night and “The Dirty Bird” agrees as […]

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Mike Perry Says He Still Has 25 Pounds To Cut Ahead Of UFC 255

Mike PerryUFC welterweight and fan favourite Mike Perry says he still has a lot of work to do ahead of his UFC 255 fight, which is only 10 days away. Perry took to Twitter to let his fans know that he still has 25 pounds to cut ahead of his highly anticipated return to the octagon […]

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UFC welterweight and fan favourite Mike Perry says he still has a lot of work to do ahead of his UFC 255 fight, which is only 10 days away.

Perry took to Twitter to let his fans know that he still has 25 pounds to cut ahead of his highly anticipated return to the octagon at UFC 255.

The fight will be Perry’s first since June 27, when he took home a decision victory over Mickey Gall. His road back to the octagon has been a tumultuous one at best. First, Perry was involved in an altercation with an elderly man at a bar, which led to him not being offered a fight until he completed a treatment program. Then, his ex-wife, Danielle Nickerson, made claims that Perry had threatened her life and it was discovered she had filed for a restraining order in February.

Afterwards, Perry announced that he would be holding an auction for a place in his corner for the fight. After a number of fighters and high-profile fans showed interest, UFC president Dana White eventually shut the idea down. Lastly, his original opponent, former UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler, withdrew from the bout. There was no shortage of fighters willing to step up on short notice to face Perry, but UFC veteran Tim Means eventually won the coveted spot.

Perry has had the reputation to jokingly play with his fans, so it is unclear how seriously the Tweet should be taken. His style makes exciting fights every time out, so most UFC fans will probably have their fingers crossed that this is just another one of his pranks and he’ll make it to the octagon without problem. If he is telling the truth, then it looks like this will just be another bump in the road on his path to redemption.

Do you think Mike Perry is telling the truth about his weight? Will he be able to make it by UFC 255? Let us know!