Welcome to Midnight Mania! Despite his defeat by Jake Paul, Mike Perry still has opportunities ahead. He continues to hold a prominent position in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) and has launched his own promotion, Dirty Boxing, merging MMA-style striking with limited ground techniques. The first event is scheduled for September, leading to tension with Conor McGregor, a co-owner of BKFC.
Following McGregor’s public criticism and claim to dismiss Perry, Perry defended his status as a BKFC owner and disregarded McGregor’s remarks on his podcast. Perry hinted at a comeback to BKFC after his loss to Paul, but also mentioned the possibility of a matchup with Paul in the Professional Fighter’s League (PFL) smart cage.
In other MMA updates, UFC Bantamweight Casey Kenney stirred attention due to a domestic violence allegation during a wellness check at his residence. On another note, Cory Sandhagen expressed admiration for his upcoming opponent, Umar Nurmagomedov, highlighting Nurmagomedov’s striking abilities.
The world of MMA witnesses significant transformations within a span of five years, evident in the recent developments across the sport. Stay tuned for more martial arts excitement coming your way!
