The world of combat sports was set ablaze with the news of Conor McGregor, the co-owner of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), firing Mike “Platinum” Perry after his recent TKO loss to Jake Paul. However, the outspoken Perry was quick to respond, asserting that he and McGregor are both owners of BKFC, rendering the Irishman’s supposed dismissal meaningless.
The drama unfolded when Perry, a renowned BKFC brawler, suffered a brutal defeat at the hands of the YouTube sensation, Jake Paul, in the main event of the “Fear No Man” pay-per-view card last Saturday in Tampa, Florida. The one-sided beating left many questioning Perry’s future in the sport, and it seems McGregor, who holds a stake in BKFC, was not pleased with the performance.
However, in a defiant response, Perry fired back at McGregor, stating, “He doesn’t have a promotion because me and him are both owners of BKFC, so he can’t fire me. We can fight in bare knuckle. Look at me, I’m, you know, I lost to Jake Paul. Why don’t you go fight Jake Paul in boxing with the gloves on? I think it’ll be worse than Conor McGregor vs Mayweather.”
Jake Paul’s KO over Mike Perry was brutal 😳 pic.twitter.com/bKwLYeJBBG
— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) July 21, 2024
This unexpected revelation sheds light on the power dynamics within BKFC, with both McGregor and Perry seemingly holding stakes in the organization. The idea of the two combat sports legends facing off in a bare-knuckle bout has certainly piqued the interest of fans, who are eager to see the outcome of this potential showdown.
Despite his recent loss, Perry remains confident in his abilities and is unwilling to back down from any challenge, even if it means going toe-to-toe with the former UFC champion and current BKFC co-owner, Conor McGregor.
As the dust settles on this latest controversy, the combat sports world eagerly awaits the next chapter in the ongoing saga between these two larger-than-life personalities. One thing is certain: the potential for a high-stakes, bare-knuckle clash between McGregor and Perry has the potential to captivate audiences around the globe.
