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Mike Perry doesn’t make financial sense right now says BKFC boss in reaction to star moving on

Dave Feldman believes BKFC don’t need Mike Perry to sell tickets at the moment. Perry’s loss to Brandon Jenkins in August was his second consecutive…

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 1:00 AM
Mike Perry doesn’t make financial sense right now says BKFC boss in reaction to star moving on
Key Things to Know
  • BKFC president Dave Feldman stated that re-signing Mike Perry does not currently make financial sense.
  • Mike Perry confirmed he is leaving bare-knuckle fighting to refocus on his MMA career.
  • Feldman noted that Perry reportedly received an unbelievable MMA offer that should be announced soon.
The Story in 60 Seconds

BKFC president Dave Feldman stated that bringing Mike Perry back does not make financial sense for the bare-knuckle promotion at this time. Perry recently announced his departure from bare-knuckle fighting to refocus on MMA, with Feldman noting that the fighter reportedly received an exceptional offer that made moving on understandable for both sides.

Feldman praised Perry's contributions to revitalizing his career with BKFC, but emphasized that the promotion now successfully relies on homegrown talent and local draws to sell out major venues, such as Fenway Park and Philadelphia, without needing expensive marquee names.

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