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Mike Perry

Mike Perry is an American professional mixed martial artist and bare-knuckle boxer from Flint, Michigan.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Mike Perry is an American professional mixed martial artist and bare-knuckle boxer from Flint, Michigan. He is best known for competing in the UFC and later becoming a prominent fighter in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), where he has held the "King of Violence" title. Perry is nicknamed "Platinum."

Early life

Mike Perry was born in Flint, Michigan, on September 15, 1991. Sources describe him as having started martial arts training at a young age and later building his combat sports career in mixed martial arts.

Mixed martial arts career

Perry turned professional in 2014 and joined the UFC in 2016. UFC and fighter-stat sources list him as a welterweight with a 7–8 record in the promotion.

Bare-knuckle boxing career

After leaving the UFC, Perry became one of BKFC's most prominent fighters. BKFC lists him as active at middleweight and notes that he won the promotion's first "King of Violence" belt.

Fighting style and profile

Perry is widely associated with striking-heavy, knockout-oriented fighting. UFC and BKFC materials highlight his reach, orthodox stance, and notable finishing ability.

Key facts

  • Perry is a professional fighter who began his MMA career in 2014 and made his UFC debut in 2016.
  • He fought 15 times in the UFC and compiled a UFC record of 7–8.
  • He later moved to BKFC, where he has competed in bare-knuckle boxing and held the "King of Violence" title.
  • Perry is known for an aggressive striking style and a high knockout rate.
  • He was born in Flint, Michigan, and is associated with MMA Masters in later career listings.
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Canadian context

Perry has competed in events promoted and covered by Canadian sports media, and his fights are of interest to Canadian MMA and combat-sports audiences.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Mike Perry?
Mike Perry is an American mixed martial artist and bare-knuckle boxer known for competing in the UFC and BKFC.
What is Mike Perry's full name?
His full name is Michael Joseph Perry.
When was Mike Perry born?
He was born on September 15, 1991.
What is Mike Perry's nickname?
His nickname is "Platinum."
Which organizations has Mike Perry fought in?
He has fought in the UFC and BKFC.
What weight class does Mike Perry compete in?
He competed at welterweight in MMA and is listed by BKFC at middleweight.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Perry_(fighter)
    Supports: Full name, birth date, nationality, UFC and BKFC career overview, current BKFC status
  2. UFC — https://www.ufc.com/athlete/mike-perry
    Supports: UFC tenure, amateur record, knockout statistics
  3. BKFC — https://www.bkfc.com/fighters/mike-platinum-perry
    Supports: BKFC division, nickname, nationality, fighter profile, King of Violence title
  4. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/stats/_/id/4038110/mike-perry
    Supports: Birthdate, nationality, stance, reach, weight class
  5. UFC Stats — http://ufcstats.com/fighter-details/f2b6fdb20675b11c
    Supports: UFC record, height, weight, reach, stance, date of birth