Mike Perry earns $600k after 60-second knockout at BKFC: Knucklemania IV.
Mike Perry received paid handsomely by Conor McGregor’s promotion (Picture by way of: IMAGO)
“Platinum” Mike Perry is the face of BKFC, evidenced by his resume with the promotion. Equally, Conor McGregor is the face of MMA, particularly the UFC. McGregor not too long ago grew to become an element proprietor of BKFC, and hours later, Perry knocked out Thiago Alves throughout the primary occasion of the latest BKFC PPV.
Mike Perry’s knockout of Alves occurred within the first minute of the primary spherical. Alves may collect his wits after Perry knocked him out with a left hook. Now, MMA Junkie has launched the disclosed pay for the occasion. Perry bagged a whooping $600k for his 60-second efficiency.
Contemplating the undisclosed remuneration, Perry would take dwelling greater than 1,000,000. Thiago Alves, Perry’s opponent, made a disclosed purse of $200k. Ben Rothwell with $150k, Mick Terrill and Lorenzo Hunt with $100k, and Todd Duffee with $85k are the opposite massive earners on the PPV. Alfredo Angulo, Julian Lane, and Evgeny Kurdanov had been the opposite fighters with a 5 determine payday.
The remainder of the fighters on the cardboard solely had a 4 determine payday. Apparently, Perry, Alves, Rothwell, and Duffee are UFC veterans who earn more money now with BKFC than they ever made within the UFC. Nonetheless, with Conor McGregor as half proprietor, fighters may anticipate extra. In any case, the bottom pay within the UFC is $12k to win and $12k to indicate.
Mike Perry callouts ex-UFC fighters after brutal KO victory
Mike Perry has solely fought 5 instances beneath BKFC. He received all fights, amongst which 3 had been achieved MMA fighters. Perry received by way of end towards Luke Rockhold and Eddie Alvarez, each ex-UFC champions. Furthermore, he received by way of break up determination towards Michael “Venom” Web page, ex-Bellator title challenger at the moment with the UFC.
Perry had a fiery callout in his post-fight speech after he knocked out Thiago Alves at BKFC: Knucklemania IV. Within the speech, he referred to as out two ex-UFC title challengers, Darren Until and Nate Diaz. Perry had earlier revealed Until’s reluctance to combat him regardless of a $2 million supply. Nonetheless, Perry and Until are cordial with one another.
A possible bare-knuckle combat with Until would do good enterprise, notably as there’s a storyline. Perry and Until had a bloody sparring session after they had been within the UFC. Instances have modified since then. Perry is an enormous star in BKFC and a fan favourite. The UFC launched Until after three consecutive losses. Furthermore, he has not fought since then.
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