Mike Perry and David Feldman have hinted at a significant upcoming fight within BKFC, prompting a former multiple-time champion in the organization to speculate on ‘Platinum’s’ next opponent. The fighter in question is Mike Richman, a former BKFC interim and lineal light heavyweight titleholder, who is set to face Joe Elmore at BKFC KnuckleMania VI on February 7th.
Addressing recent vague suggestions about an imminent major fight announcement for Perry in Florida against a prominent figure, ‘The Marine’ considered potential matchups for the ‘King of Violence,’ as Richman remarked [as reported by Bare Knuckle Bowker],
“Indeed, [Mike] Perry, as everyone knows, seeks high-paying bouts, and justifiably so. Therefore, one must assess the situation: who is not bound by a UFC contract, or what are the possibilities? Who could he contend with? Could it be Darren Till in a bare-knuckle contest? It’s uncertain. Is Nate Diaz still under contract? He possesses numerous choices of well-known personalities beyond BKFC’s current roster.”
“He has ample opportunities and can demand substantial earnings. So, we’ll see. Each of us follows our unique trajectory. You know, there are moments in retrospect where I think, ‘Damn, man.’ I could have dominated the bare-knuckle scene as well. But we make small errors, stumble occasionally. We simply strive to recover and ascend back to the summit.”
David Feldman states Mike Perry’s next opponent will be his most significant yet, “five times over”
Mike Perry has triumphed over notable opponents in BKFC, such as Eddie Alvarez, Luke Rockhold, and Michael ‘Venom’ Page, yet the promotion’s leader has hinted at an upcoming bout that will far surpass his previous gloveless achievements.
Speaking on this topic in an interview with MMA Fighting, David Feldman declared,
“Our likely target is approximately May. It’s a colossal individual. This will represent the most formidable opponent he [Mike Perry] has ever faced, magnified fivefold. A monumental figure. It will be astonishing.”
“We plan to host a fight right here in Florida. As I previously informed you, we are poised to shatter combat sports benchmarks; we will establish new combat sports records in Florida by May. Absolutely guaranteed.”
“A personality universally recognized. Everyone will experience a degree of astonishment regarding it. But it is a major personality, and it will be a grand occasion in this region. Mike originates from here, so we wish to arrange a homecoming for him. It will feature an immensely, immensely significant individual here in the Orlando vicinity. It will be enormous.”
