During the BKFC press conference, Conor McGregor not only expressed his support for Mike Perry‘s potential return but also hinted at a potential dream matchup that would excite combat sports fans.
The conversation began when a journalist asked McGregor about the “King of Violence” belt, currently held by Jeremy Stephens, with suggestions that Perry might be interested in the title. McGregor‘s response was both playful and provocative.
“Jeremy Stephens with the big soft gloves, I don’t know what he’s doing,”
McGregor quipped, suggesting that Perry would be a more exciting challenger. He then directly addressed Perry, saying,
“Mike should come home, you know what I’m saying?”
McGregor made it clear that despite Perry‘s recent ventures, there’s still love and respect within the fighting community.
“He still shows love to the game, and we’ll always have love for Mike P for sure,”
he stated.
Then came the money quote that would set fight fans’ imaginations racing:
“Me and Mike would be a great fight for sure, 100%.”
It was a casual statement, but coming from McGregor, it carries significant weight.
This isn’t just idle talk. As a co-owner and partner in BKFC, McGregor is deeply invested in creating exciting matchups. Throughout the press conference, he repeatedly emphasized the unique appeal of bare-knuckle fighting, calling it
“the purest form”
of combat sports.
“Bear knuckle is leagues above both [boxing and MMA] in excitement and action-packed fighting,”
McGregor declared. A potential fight between himself and Perry would certainly align with that philosophy.
Perry, known for his aggressive style and “King of Violence” moniker, would be a perfect fit for McGregor‘s vision of BKFC. The potential matchup represents everything McGregor loves about the sport: raw, unfiltered combat that leaves no room for hesitation.
While nothing is confirmed, McGregor‘s warm welcome and open invitation suggest that fans might just see Mike Perry back in a BKFC ring soon.
