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MMA veteran Matt Brown explains why Mike Perry opted to fight Dillon Danis instead of returning to BKFC to face Darren Till, arguing the Danis bout leverages Perry’s star power for a bigger payday and wider attention. Brown suggests Perry is at a stage where risk vs. reward favors the Danis matchup, while predicting Perry will eventually return to BKFC after benefiting from the spectacle and exposure Danis brings.
BKFC president David Feldman says a Darren Till vs. Mike Perry fight could be on BKFC’s books as early as 2027, while Perry’s Aug. 29 MMA bout with Dillon Danis serves as a test of his drawing power. Perry remains under BKFC contract but is allowed to pursue outside fights, including his May win over Nate Diaz on Netflix’s MVP MMA card, with talks and money likely shaping when and where his next bout occurs.
Duel Arena 1 in Orlando on Aug. 29 features Mike Perry vs. Dillon Danis as the headlining MMA bout, with a pay-per-view price of $29.99, and a supporting card that includes boxing matchups featuring Jimi Manuwa, Rashad Coulter, and Phil Rowe.
Darren Till signed a multi-fight deal with BKFC after years of resisting bare-knuckle fighting, lured by a lucrative offer that fits his boxing style. He acknowledges the sport’s cosmetic damage and will learn from a veteran, embracing a “f*ck you” mindset about getting hit and cut. Till says MMA is likely behind him at about 85%, though he won’t rule out a future return, and his immediate goal is a long-anticipated clash with Mike Perry, with hopes of eventually winning a boxing world title.
Nate Diaz said his Netflix return against Mike Perry exposed his MMA rust and that he wasn’t fighting at his best, as Perry’s heavy shots opened cuts and Diaz’s corner stopped the fight; Diaz hasn’t fought MMA since 2022 (beat Tony Ferguson) and MVP has hinted at a rematch being arranged.
Nate Diaz’s return fight against Mike Perry on MVP MMA’s Netflix card ended in a doctor stoppage after two brutal rounds with Diaz bloodied and his corner throwing in the towel; the veteran fighter rejected retirement, joking about being the ‘most violent’ opponent and leaving his gloves in the cage, while MVP co-founder Nakisa Bidarian said a Diaz–Perry rematch is being discussed.
Mike Perry is favored to defeat Nate Diaz in their welterweight bout at Netflix MVP MMA on May 16, thanks to sharper, more active striking and Diaz’s age and reduced activity; the recommended bet is Perry by decision (+190), with Perry around -200 to win outright and Diaz at +150, while KO/ submission props are less favorable and Diaz would need an upset to win.
Matt Brown questions Nate Diaz’s claim that UFC offered more money to fight Conor McGregor, suggesting Diaz’s Netflix/MVP payday against Mike Perry is likely bigger. Diaz says he wants to face the best and isn’t pursuing a dying-leg rematch with McGregor, while Dana White’s comments about talks fuel mystery. Brown also hints there could be non-monetary terms behind any offer, with Diaz’s MVP deal currently set for the Perry bout.
Darren Till has signed a multi-fight deal with BKFC and is expected to make his bare-knuckle debut as soon as May 30 at BKFC 90 in Birmingham, England, marking his move from UFC. Till had previously resisted bare-knuckle boxing but now embraces it, saying he plans to be the promotion’s face of violence. BKFC president David Feldman had teased a Till–Perry matchup, though Perry will instead fight Nate Diaz on a May Netflix card, leaving a potential Till–Perry clash for the future.
Nate Diaz has signed with Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions to fight Mike Perry on the Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano card in California, a move that could keep the door open for a UFC return; Dana White said Diaz received an offer he couldn’t refuse and hasn’t ruled out a future UFC comeback, while Perry says it’s the biggest payday of his career.
Din Thomas says Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry adds credibility to Moist Valuable Promotions' Netflix debut, alongside headliners Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano and Francis Ngannou vs. Philipe Lins; Diaz-Perry is viewed as the most intriguing bout that could prove the card isn’t just a circus, thanks to Diaz’s durability and the potential for a five-round battle.
Mike Perry claims his May 16, 2025 bout with Nate Diaz for MVP MMA 1 at the Intuit Dome in LA (streaming on Netflix) will be the biggest payday of his combat-sports career, with official purse figures to be released by the California Commission after the event; Perry has previously secured seven-figure deals in BKFC and fought Jake Paul, and the Diaz–Netflix backing and MVP promotion are cited as factors driving the peak payday.
Nate Diaz opened as a +200 underdog to Mike Perry for their May 16 bout on Netflix's Rousey vs. Carano undercard at Los Angeles' Intuit Dome, with BetOnline.ag listing Perry -260; Diaz (21-13) is 40 years old against Perry (14-8) in a high-profile, Netflix-streamed showdown headlining a big night.
Conor McGregor and Mike Perry have tentatively agreed to a future fight after Perry's knockout win at BKFC 82, with McGregor expressing interest in competing in bare knuckle boxing and making headlines with a threat to fire Perry if he lost his match. The event marked a friendly post-fight interaction but also included a tense pre-fight press conference where McGregor emphasized the importance of performance and warned Perry about potential consequences of failure.
Mike Perry returned to BKFC with a dominant performance, defeating Jeremy Stephens through multiple knockdowns and a final stoppage in the fifth round, showcasing his reputation as the 'King of Violence' and reaffirming his status as a top star in bare-knuckle fighting.