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Darren Till signs with BKFC, eyeing May debut in Birmingham
sports3 days ago

Darren Till signs with BKFC, eyeing May debut in Birmingham

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.

Diaz signs with MVP for Perry showdown on Rousey–Carano card
sports19 days ago

Diaz signs with MVP for Perry showdown on Rousey–Carano card

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.

Mike Perry says Diaz fight could be his biggest payday ever on Netflix MVP MMA 1
mma-news23 days ago

Mike Perry says Diaz fight could be his biggest payday ever on Netflix MVP MMA 1

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.

Mike Perry Triumphs Over Jeremy Stephens at BKFC 82 Amid McGregor Rumors
sports6 months ago

Mike Perry Triumphs Over Jeremy Stephens at BKFC 82 Amid McGregor Rumors

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.

Yoel Romero's Shocking KO at Dirty Boxing Event Leaves Jon Jones Stunned
sports1 year ago

Yoel Romero's Shocking KO at Dirty Boxing Event Leaves Jon Jones Stunned

Jon Jones was left in shock after witnessing Yoel Romero's first-round knockout of Duane Crespo at Mike Perry's 'Dirty Boxing' event in Miami. The event, reminiscent of a Fight Club scene, saw Romero, a former UFC middleweight title challenger, deliver a powerful left hand to secure the win. Jones, who recently defended his heavyweight title, is contemplating future fights, with negotiations ongoing for a potential bout against interim champion Tom Aspinall, despite his preference for a match with Alex Pereira.

Eddie Alvarez's BKFC 56 Loss to Mike Perry: Social Media Reacts and Perry Claims 'King of Violence' Title
sports2 years ago

Eddie Alvarez's BKFC 56 Loss to Mike Perry: Social Media Reacts and Perry Claims 'King of Violence' Title

Eddie Alvarez expresses his love for bare-knuckle boxing despite his loss to Mike Perry at BKFC 56. Alvarez praises Perry's resilience and admits that he underestimated his opponent's ability to take a punch. He remains optimistic about his future in the sport and is open to a rematch with Perry in his hometown of Philadelphia.

"Mike Perry Claims 'King of Violence' Title with Corner Stoppage Win, Challenges Conor McGregor"
combat-sports2 years ago

"Mike Perry Claims 'King of Violence' Title with Corner Stoppage Win, Challenges Conor McGregor"

Mike Perry is crowned the "King of Violence" after a corner stoppage in his BKFC 56 headliner against Eddie Alvarez. Perry absorbed Alvarez's punches while delivering his own shots, leading to Alvarez's corner stopping the fight after the second round. Perry, now 4-0 in BKFC, called out Conor McGregor for a potential matchup, stating that he just beat someone McGregor fought for a world title. BKFC president David Feldman has expressed interest in a potential McGregor vs. Perry fight.

"Street Fighting Experience: Eddie Alvarez Claims Victory Over Mike Perry at BKFC 56"
sports2 years ago

"Street Fighting Experience: Eddie Alvarez Claims Victory Over Mike Perry at BKFC 56"

Mike Perry defeats Eddie Alvarez via second-round TKO in the main event of BKFC 56, earning the BKFC 'King of Violence' title. Christine Ferea successfully defends her flyweight title against Bec Rawlings, while Kai Stewart retains his featherweight title against Howard Davis. Mick Terrill, Jeremy Stephens, Ben Moa, and Erick Lozano also secure victories on the main card.

"Former UFC Champ Eddie Alvarez Takes on Mike Perry in BKFC 56 Main Event"
sports2 years ago

"Former UFC Champ Eddie Alvarez Takes on Mike Perry in BKFC 56 Main Event"

Former UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez will face off against Mike Perry in the headlining bout at BKFC 56 on December 2. The event will also feature three title fights, including a heavyweight matchup between Ben Rothwell and Todd Duffee. Alvarez and Perry are both former UFC stars who have found success in bareknuckle boxing, with Perry boasting a 3-0 record in BKFC.