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Personal Information
| Full Name | Mike Perry |
| Date of Birth | September 15, 1991 |
| Age | 33 Years |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 Cm) |
| Nickname | Platinum |
| Championship Held | BKFC King of Violence Champion |
| Weight Class | Middleweight/Light-Heavyweight |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Reach | 71 in |
| Career Stats | MMA Record: 14-8-0, BKFC Record: 5-0-0 |
| Status | Active |
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Mike Perry: A Brief Biography
Mike 'Platinum' Perry, born on September 15, 1991, is an American professional mixed martial artist and bare-knuckle boxer. He currently competes in the middleweight division in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) and has previously fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) 15 times. Perry entered the UFC on short notice, making his debut at UFC 202 in August 2016 against Lim Hyun-gyu. Despite the short notice, Perry showcased his power and determination, securing a TKO victory in the first round by dropping Lim multiple times with his potent striking.
Perry ventured into bare-knuckle boxing alongside his MMA career. Competing in the middleweight division of BKFC, he has gained a strong following due to his aggressive fighting style and willingness to engage in hard-hitting slugfests.
| Birth Place | Flint, Michigan, U.S |
| Star Sign | Virgo |
| Net Worth (2024) | $1 million (estimated) |
| Last Fight Earnings | $600,000 |
| Age | 32 |
| MMA Debut | 2014 |
| MMA Record | 14-8-0 |
| Bare Knuckle Record | 5-0-0 |
| Achievements | BKFC King of Violence Champion |
| Partner | Latory Gonzalez |
| Social Media | Instagram, X |
Early Life and Career
Mike Perry started his combat sports journey at age 11 when he started training in boxing. However, he did not pursue a fighting career until he got a job in a UFC gym in Winter Springs, Florida as a trainer. Due to this job, Perry decided to pursue a career in professional MMA.
Perry made his amateur debut in 2012 at Rise of a Warrior 5 against Avonte Moore. Perry won the bout via second-round submission. He followed this up and garnered an amateur record of 8-3 before turning professional. Perry made his professional debut at Top Alliance Combat 3 against Hector Tirado. He won the bout via TKO(punches in the first round. Perry then went on to amass a professional record of 7-0 with a finishing rate of 100% at the regional circuit before signing up with the UFC in 2016.
Mike Perry Wife
Perry was previously married to Danielle Nickerson, who spoke out about experiencing verbal and physical abuse from him in an interview in October 2020. Nickerson recounted incidents, including one in February 2020 where Perry allegedly became enraged after a bar altercation with a woman.
Since 2020, Perry has been married to Latory Gonzalez, who has a wrestling background and familiarity with combat sports. They are proud parents to two children, indicating a new chapter in Perry's personal life.
Mike Perry Social Media
Mike Perry has social media accounts on Instagram and X (formerly known as Twitter). Perry's Instagram page is filled with posts of his training montages, fight promotions, physique updates, endorsements, and family. He boasts an impressive follower count of over 797,000 on Instagram and over 236,000 on X.
Mike Perry Net Worth
Mike 'Platinum' Perry's estimated net worth of $1 million stems largely from his earnings in the UFC and BKFC, including fight purses and sponsorships with brands such as MarketCipher and OverDogs Bet.
Mike Perry Endorsements
Mike Perry's endorsement deals stem from his sizable following, primarily garnered due to his status of being BKFC's biggest draw. He has collaborated with various brands such as MarketCipher, Kanpai Pandas, and OverDogs Bet.
Mike Perry MMA Record
Mike Perry, known as the "Platinum," has an MMA record of 14 wins and 8 losses (14-8-0). Perry made his UFC debut at UFC 202 against Lim Hyun-Gyu. He defeated Lim via TKO (punches) in the first round. He built on this momentum as he defeated Danny Roberts via KO (knee and punches). Perry suffered his first professional defeat in the next fight against Alan Jouban at UFC on Fox 22 - VanZant vs. Waterson.
He bounced back by winning his next two fights against Jake Ellenberger and Alex Reyes but then lost to Santiago Ponzinibbio and Max Griffin. Perry then had a mixed record in the UFC as he won a close split decision against PaulFelder but then lost in the first round against Donald Cerrone. Perry then defeated Alex Oliviera at UFC Fight Night 150 - Jacare vs. Hermansson via unanimous decision.
Mike Perry went 1-4 in his last 5 UFC fights and has since left the promotion.
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date |
| Loss | 14-8 | Daniel Rodriguez | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ABC: Vettori vs. Holland | 10/04/2021 |
| Loss | 14-7 | Tim Means | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 255 | 21/11/2020 |
| Win | 14-6 | Mickey Gall | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Poirier vs. Hooker | 27/06/2020 |
| Loss | 13-6 | Geoff Neal | TKO (head kick and punches) | UFC 245 | 14/12/2019 |
| Loss | 13-5 | Vicente Luque | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs Carmouche 2 | 10/08/2019 |
| Win | 13-4 | Alex Oliveira | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Jacaré vs. Hermansson | 27/04/2019 |
| Loss | 12-4 | Donald Cerrone | Submission (armbar) | UFC Fight Night: Korean Zombie vs. Rodríguez | 10/11/2018 |
| Win | 12-3 | Paul Felder | Decision (split) | UFC 226 | 07/07/2016 |
| Loss | 11-3 | Max Griffin | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on Fox: Emmett vs. Stephens | 24/02/2018 |
| Loss | 11-2 | Santiago Ponzinibbio | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on Fox: Lawler vs. dos Anjos | 16/12/2017 |
| Win | 11-1 | Alex Reyes | KO (knee) | UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Branch | 16/09/2017 |
| Win | 10-1 | Jake Ellenberger | KO (elbow) | UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Lobov | 22/04/2017 |
| Loss | 9-1 | Alan Jouban | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on Fox: VanZant vs. Waterson | 17/12/2016 |
| Win | 9-0 | Danny Roberts | KO (knee and punches) | UFC 204 | 08/10/2016 |
| Win | 8-0 | Hyun Gyu Lim | TKO (punches) | UFC 202 | 20/08/2016 |
| Win | 7-0 | David Mundell | KO (punches) | Battleground: Perry vs. Mundell | 14/05/2016 |
| Win | 6-0 | Frank Carrillo | KO (punch) | Square Ring Promotions: Island Fight 37 | 11/03/2016 |
| Win | 5-0 | Jon Manley | TKO (knees and punches) | Premier FC 18 | 14/11/2015 |
| Win | 4-0 | Micheal Roberts | KO (punches) | Bahamas Open Martial Arts Championship 2 | 29/08/2015 |
| Win | 3-0 | Preston Parsons | TKO (punches) | House of Fame3: Riverside Beatdown | 10/07/2015 |
| Win | 2-0 | James Rodriguez | KO (punches) | Florida Championship Fighting | 30/01/2015 |
| Win | 1-0 | Hector Tirado | K0 (punches) | Top Alliance Combat 3 | 06/09/2014 |
Mike Perry BKFC Record
Mike Perry holds an undefeated record of 5 wins in 5 fights in bare-knuckle fighting. After his UFC contract expired, Mike Perry signed with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) in October 2021. He fought boxer Michael Seals in a boxing vs MMA event promoted by Triller in November 2021, winning via split decision. Perry made his Middleweight debut against Julian Lane at BKFC: Knucklemania 2 in February 2022, securing a unanimous decision victory and earning the Fight of the Night award.
In August 2022, Perry faced Bellator MMA veteran Michael Page at BKFC 27: London, ultimately winning via majority decision after a split draw in the initial five rounds. He then faced former UFC Middleweight Champion Luke Rockhold in April 2023 at BKFC 41: Colorado, triumphing via technical knockout when Rockhold retired during the bout.
In December 2023, Perry competed against former UFC Lightweight Champion Eddie Alvarez for the symbolic "King of Violence" championship at BKFC 56, winning by TKO due to a corner stoppage after the second round. His most recent victory came against former BKFC Middleweight Champion Thiago Alves in April 2024 at BKFC Knucklemania IV in Los Angeles, where Perry secured a knockout victory in the first round.
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| Win | 5–0 | Thiago Alves | TKO (punches) | BKFC: Knucklemania IV | April 27, 2024 | 1 | 1:00 | Los Angeles, California, United States | Return to Light Heavyweight. |
| Win | 4–0 | Eddie Alvarez | TKO (corner stoppage) | BKFC 56 | December 2, 2023 | 2 | 2:00 | Salt Lake City, Utah, United States | Return to Middleweight. Won the symbolic King of Violence championship. |
| Win | 3–0 | Luke Rockhold | TKO (retirement) | BKFC 41 | April 29, 2023 | 2 | 1:15 | Broomfield, Colorado, United States | Light Heavyweight debut. |
| Win | 2–0 | Michael Page | Decision (majority) | BKFC 27: London | August 20, 2022 | 6 | 2:00 | London, England, United Kingdom | The first five rounds went to a split draw. |
| Win | 1–0 | Julian Lane | Decision (unanimous) | BKFC: KnuckleMania 2 | February 19, 2022 | 5 | 2:00 | Hollywood, Florida, United States |
Mike Perry House
Mike Perry's current residence is undisclosed, as he tends to keep his private life separate from his professional fighting career. However, it is known that he fights out of Orlando, Florida, United States.
FAQs
A. Perry has a professional MMA record of 14 wins and 8 losses (14-8-0).
A. Mike Perry is undefeated in bare-knuckle with a record of 5 wins in 5 fights.
A. Mike Perry is an American citizen.
A. Mike Perry was dropped by the UFC in 2021.
A. Mike Perry is 32 years old.
A. No, Perry has never won a championship during his time in the UFC.
