{"id":261242,"date":"2025-11-04T14:49:09","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T14:49:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/261242\/"},"modified":"2025-11-04T14:49:09","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T14:49:09","slug":"mike-perry-eyes-ufc-comeback-at-white-house-card-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/261242\/","title":{"rendered":"Mike Perry Eyes UFC Comeback at White House Card in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mike Perry, known in combat sports as \u201cPlatinum,\u201d has enjoyed tremendous success since leaving the UFC in 2021, compiling a perfect 6-0 record in bare-knuckle boxing. Yet the 34-year-old fighter admits he still feels drawn to the UFC octagon. Perry has even spoken with UFC matchmaker Mick Maynard about the possibility of returning\u2014on one condition.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want on the White House card,\u201d Perry told Ariel Helwani. \u201cYou come to America and I feel like I\u2019m a very exciting fighter that would love to fight at the White House with the country flag, representing.\u201d<\/p>\n

During his time in the UFC, Perry compiled a 7-8 record, ending his tenure with four losses in his last five fights. His most notable victories came against Paul Felder, Jake Ellenberger, Alex \u201cCowboy\u201d Oliveira, and Lim Hyun-gyu. After leaving MMA, Perry embraced bare-knuckle boxing and has made a name for himself with aggressive performances.<\/p>\n

In his latest BKFC bout, Perry defeated fellow UFC veteran Jeremy Stephens via fifth-round stoppage<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cI bounced out [of the UFC]. I beat Jeremy. He got to go back,\u201d Perry said, noting the inspiration he drew from Stephens\u2019 own journey.<\/p>\n

Despite thriving in BKFC, Perry hasn\u2019t lost sight of why he became a fighter.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m a tough fighter. I\u2019m very interested in it,\u201d he said about a UFC return. \u201cIt\u2019s always something I thought about as far as back in the day, when I knew that I wanted to go toward the UFC from watching PRIDE and UFC guys go back-and-forth, [Quinton] \u2018Rampage\u2019 [Jackson] and Wanderlei [Silva]. I think about all these old-school fights in my head, about what made me get into fighting.\u201d<\/p>\n

Negotiations and Future Opponents<\/p>\n

While financially secure from his BKFC success, Perry indicated he wouldn\u2019t demand massive sums to fight on the White House card. Referencing Conor McGregor\u2019s rumored $100 million ask<\/a>, he laughed, noting he would fight for \u201cless than half\u201d that amount.<\/p>\n

He also expressed interest in facing Nate Diaz, either in bare-knuckle boxing or in his Dirty Boxing promotion.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s a good spot for that fight, but if he would prefer it be boxing, I mean, he did a boxing match against Jorge Masvidal,\u201d Perry said.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s Next for Perry<\/p>\n

Perry remains flexible as he weighs his options across combat sports. Aside from a canceled 2024 boxing match with Jake Paul, he\u2019s focused primarily on bare-knuckle bouts, though a UFC return is on the table.<\/p>\n

\u201cMost likely, best option, BKFC is going to come to the table with the best offer, to be honest,\u201d he said. \u201cI just prepare for that and [my return fight] may be early next year.\u201d<\/p>\n

With a perfect record in bare-knuckle boxing and his sights set on a historic UFC card, Mike Perry is positioning himself for a high-profile fight that could capture attention across multiple combat sports.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Published on November 4, 2025 at 9:07 am<\/p>\n

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