Mike Perry's BKFC Earnings Eclipse His UFC Payouts
Matthew Harrington Highlights
- Mike Perry earned seven figures in his recent bare-knuckle boxing bout, nearly matching his total earnings from his UFC career.
- Perry has found success in bare-knuckle boxing, with an undefeated streak and victories over notable opponents.
- Perry disclosed that he signed an $8 million contract with BKFC, stating he anticipated earning more in this promotion than if he returned to the UFC.
Mike Perry's recent payday for his bare-knuckle boxing bout at BKFC 56 is reported to have nearly matched the total earnings he accumulated over UFC career. The former UFC welterweight competed against former UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez in a headline bout at the BKFC 56 event held in Salt Lake City, Utah, on December 2, 2023.
The fight, which had the King of Violence title on the line, saw 'Platinum' Perry emerge victorious with a second-round TKO in a bloody brawl against Alvarez. Mike Perry has found success in bare-knuckle boxing, securing an undefeated streak in the four fights he has had with the promotion since 2022. Despite facing challenges in MMA with a record of 14 wins and 8 losses, along with a 0-1 record in boxing, Perry seems to have discovered his calling in the realm of bare-knuckle competition.
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BFFC 56 Is His First Fight With A New Deal
According to MMA Censored, Mike Perry earned a total of $1.3 million in his 15 UFC fights, and he made $1.1 million in one night from his bout against Alvarez at BKFC 56. Perry's journey in bare-knuckle boxing began at BKFC: KnuckleMania 2 in February 2022, where he secured a victory over Julian Lane via unanimous decision.
Since then, he has held notable victories in BKFC over former Bellator welterweight champion Michael 'Venom' Page, former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold, and now former UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez. This successful transition to bare-knuckle boxing has further solidified Perry's position in the combat sports world. While the reported payout is not yet confirmed, Perry previously opened up about his lucrative contract with the promotion.
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Mike Perry takes on former UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez in the BKFC main event.Mike Perry Claims To Have $8 Million BKFC Deal
Platinum Perry Explained Why He Won’t Go Back To The UFC
In an interview with MMA Fighting conducted before his bout against Alvarez, Mike Perry disclosed that BKFC had offered him a high seven-figure deal, significantly surpassing his earnings throughout his career, despite his long run in the UFC.
Perry openly stated, "I have to say they put about $8 million on contract. I’ll just go ahead and put that out there because f*** them, they’ve got to fight me now because I’m ready to make this money. I got this money on paperwork, I got this house I’m paying for. I’ve got this family I’m paying for. I’ve got all these expensive things going on. I’m ready to fight, promote, talk some s*** and punch some people in their face."
In a separate interview with The MMA Hour, Perry reiterated that he anticipated earning considerably more in BKFC than if he were to return to the UFC. He explained, "The pay cut would have been too massive." Perry may have a rematch with Alvarez or pursue other megafights with opponents such as Darren Till or Jorge Masvidal.
