Mike Perry on Transitioning to Bareknuckle Boxing

Taken from JRE MMA Show #141 w/Mike Perry:
open.spotify.com/episode/5Nns...

[@BKFC]

Thank you Joe Rogan & Mike Perry for the love, we greatly appreciate it!

[@ghagzor]

Please pay this man well! He's worth every cent win or lose.

[@BabyWick351]

@@ghagzor 😂

[@Bvrfvr69]

Looking forward to Friday to see how this deal pans out

[@chrxs61632]

@@ghagzor😂

[@austinwilburn143]

FIX YOUR STREAMING, OR IM CANCELING!!!!!! @bkfc

[@vemps]

Mike Perry is a savage. Real African fighter.

[@face.-]

Yeah... minus the African😂😂

[@olivierthemadpanda9761]

Love this black guy

[@bryanpinto4051]

PLM PERRYS LIFE MATTERS

[@bryanpinto4051]

@@face.- what, you a newbie? What do you mean minus??????

[@face.-]

@@bryanpinto4051 just what it says.

[@martinmcewen5126]

Mike is a true warrior. Absolutely no fear and lives to fight.

[@rukus9585]

truly a noble savage

[@dataclast]

A true African American warrior

[@mattwakeman6167]

Mike seems to have freed himself from all the chaos and drama. Sounds like he's in a good place now and I hope he is. Always loved the dude, he's a hard worker and a great entertainer.

[@TiktokRizzPartyGroupLeader]

Now he just creates chaos with his fists😅

[@Jesse-hk8ls]

Dude is legit a legend. Everyone wrote him off and bare knuckle. But he’s entertaining as can be.

[@tomwilson5721]

He is far from a legend. Yall new age fans need to chill

[@tommyrice8481]

@@tomwilson5721 you're a bum this mans a legend.

[@SupercarEnjoyer]

@@tommyrice8481 compared to who?

[@Alex-tx2em]

@@SupercarEnjoyer your dad 😎😎

[@RainWhenIDieKane]

Dudes a Hood Legend for sure.

[@likewise4Gaming]

It’s actually really cool to see Perry on Rogan’s podcast. It’s the ultimate exposure for anyone and it’s good to see Perry finally get his due.

[@MrNiceGuy8922]

He deserves it💯

[@patricknez7258]

Spot on Mike Perry awesome 💯🔥

[@Charles_Dean]

Maybe I’m mistaken but I’m pretty sure he’s been on the podcast before.

[@BKFC]

Good interview

[@theclipper795]

I was so dam hyped for this pod but dam Perry was way to high it kinda bad pod

[@trevorfornash23]

Mike is in the hurt business. You can’t hurt him worse than he already hurt his self. It’s inspiring but sad at the same time. I hope he heals his internal wounds. He’s a sweet and wonderful person.

[@huncho_los]

Wtf lol

[@501camp]

@@huncho_los😭😭😭

[@trevorfornash23]

Talk to me once you’ve actually delved into the person. Mike is a protector. He’s Nick and Nate (Diaz) approved. Do not start no trouble there will not be any problems. I have watched this fighter grow throughout the years. While he is dangerous, he still wears his heart on his sleeve. I guess that is what I mean he is sweet. He lets you know the boundaries. Does that make more sense?

[@dmuun9839]

why are you overreacting to a comment on youtube

[@trevorfornash23]

You are right I have overreacted. In general I get heated in the moment and I apologize. I just wanted to explain myself and it came out way different than I thought it would. Good call brother

[@cesarfadul22]

Perry deserves even more recognition. He is an inspiration for a better life because of everything he has had to fight through in order to get to where he is. Nothing in life that is worth while will be handed to you. You have to work for those things. Perry is the perfect example.

[@nuckels188]

If something is handed to me, even if it's something i wanted really bad, i never enjoy it much at all

[@jessie7339jessie]

A better life now, but soon he’ll be suffering from long term brain damage. He doesn’t care now by the way he fights, but he will realize one day

[@cuwopyeah7820]

@@jessie7339jessiefr itll be tough to see but its the beauty of a fighters life that can be appreciated by us all

[@HandsomeBastard]

​@@nuckels188what a virtuous person you are👏👏👏

[@nuckels188]

@@HandsomeBastard Pretty sure thats sarcasm lol but i hate my younger self for taking things for granted. Opportunities, girls etc just fell into my lap, i got lazy, and now those same things are damn near unattainable

[@tms02]

"No one cares about your problems or anything, so just handle your business." I wish more people understood this.

[@imageword5576]

You can tell he's been to some dark places and pulled himself up out of them on his own.

[@tidepride86]

100% Lots of people don't have any real problems in their life nowadays and complain about the littlest things. Even down to someone calling them the wrong name. They need to start training, give themselves some kind of struggle. It's healthy

[@stillgotyourmom]

​@@imageword5576You can tell hes already punch drunk!

[@tms02]

Anyone who says that words are violence that's never been punched in the face

[@kingjames1586]

“Feelings” 🖕🏼

[@alexanderhill6957]

So happy to see Mike doing so well after his losses in the UFC. He's truly found his home in bareknuckle.

[@raphaelvermin]

It shows how much harder and more complex it is to be successful at MMA.

[@Mac-zl4po]

Brain dead in 2 years

[@callumwalsh4611]

​@@Mac-zl4postill more intelligent than you 😂

[@Mac-zl4po]

@@callumwalsh4611 and I'm still smarter than you

[@MrWarren1991]

He seems to have gotten his mental and personal life together...

[@anonymousconflict2881]

We have truly been observing a living legend this whole time when Perry has been doing whatever he’s been doing (from the UFC losses to the current streak he’s on).

[@MurderInc.777]

I love Mike Perry. He's so real and fun to watch. He comes to fight and nothing else.

[@mowler740]

The realist African fighter

[@JackTorrance333]

Sheeit!!!

[@Idontknow-lf4yh]

Mike "The Nigerian Dream" Perry

[@funnysparta]

Don’t disrespect him with that shit

[@beetlejuice4693]

Based on IQ he's definitely black

[@sdestatus411]

@@Idontknow-lf4yh😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@HectorEstradaMiranda]

I love the light Mike Perry brings to the Black community

[@face.-]

😂😂😂

[@XoXo475]

that's racist!

[@alexmoreno5985]

@@face.-ph

[@HectorEstradaMiranda]

@@XoXo475 what ever you say 🤡

[@face.-]

@@alexmoreno5985 ?

[@weflysolo]

I knew straight away he was going to put his achievements and new outlook on life on his family, this guy is a beast and people need to respect what he can do and the show he puts on 💪🏼👊🏼💥

[@KT-ed8hj]

Wdym new outlook? What's the story?

[@morganmarston]

You can feel that same emotional intensity from Mike Perry like you can with Mike Tyson.

[@dannymcguire3623]

Very true

[@srbaleks-3371]

Real N*ggas

[@skankhunt4220]

He has the eyes of a shark like Tyson as well, natural born killer.

[@gohtani]

If you asked me a couple years ago, I would have never thought I'd say the world needs more men like Mike Perry.

[@scott7100]

Prob in part due to his ex. Mikes had quite the character arc

[@blokkka9inety293]

id swap any of those lgbtlers for someone like mike ffs

[@danelynch7171]

Imagine having an army made up of Mike Perry's?!!! That would be vicious!! (Probably kick each other's asses more than the enemy. 😂)

[@BKFC]

True story!

[@decaDBZ]

@@danelynch7171 lol that gave me the vision of a Naruto clone jitsu esque scene except 1000s of Mike Perry.

[@kengrand5445]

I actually feels Mike Perry's passion...real warrior

[@yaboi9349]

Andy Wang wishes he was as much of a warrior as Perry

[@mattwakeman6167]

​@@yaboi9349let me Wang, bro

[@risenfromyoutubesashesagai6302]

​@@yaboi9349Andy Wang already is.... that dudes the true BMF!! Word is, and this is only in the beginning stages, that Dana is putting in the works for Andrew Wang versus winner of Porier and Gaethje, winner takes purse, belt, and *Prestige world wide!!*

[@khabibs.shoootrufc2297]

​@@risenfromyoutubesashesagai6302 word on the street andy wang is the real main event for UFC 300 ..but you did not hear it from me

[@dragonfoxsolid1308]

Mike Perry is a wonderful character. I wish him the best and his success in BKF has been great to watch.

[@Aqua_Holic_Fishing]

I'm super glad Mike has done well with this. Had this not worked in his favor, I was afraid of what would happen next to be real.

[@groovyxhriss8047]

The forgotten 4th African King 👑

[@TheTurdballs420]

✊🏿

[@tsquirrel8675]

BKFC fits Mike Perry's style well, he's already the star of that organization

[@benzohhhhh]

The face of BKFC

[@tomwilson5721]

​@@benzohhhhhno. The juggernaut is the face of it. Someone who perry stays away from

[@Rowsy91]

@@tomwilson5721 never heard of him He may be the best bare knuckle guy idk but he def isnt the face. Most people only know BKFC exists cause of Perry

[@ehd1990]

All the love for the sport and the love for Perry made my day. Bare Knuckle is a different animal. Those are some tough dudes that stay in it.

[@all_22_films]

Badass segment, Mike Perry is the real deal. Big fan of his. Excellent video. Perfect way to end it.

[@lrtjrn2834]

9:47 - 9:54. In 7 seconds this guy expose how 8 billion people feel or should feel every day. Great human being! Wish him lots of love and succes during his life!

[@abdul7133]

Profound bro

[@Schizz_Popinov]

Who would have thought we would one day see Mike Perry the philosopher. Dude is way more intellegent than people give him credit for.

[@JonasCraftUltimate]

He’s practically brain dead this is sad af

[@imageword5576]

He's not very well-spoken in the classically academic sense, but he actually has a lot of wisdom. You can tell he's learned and grown a lot from his trials and tribulations.

[@JonasCraftUltimate]

@@imageword5576 *slurs, struggles to speak* “I’m the baddest man on the planet bro” you: is this a philosopher?

[@lolcats987654321]

@@JonasCraftUltimatesounds like zizek

[@DannySullivanMusic]

totally dude. entirely true man

[@truth5607]

Mike Perry is a pure soul , I didn't recognize that before . respect man 💯✔

[@frankcastle3942]

I still remember when Perry sang "jingle bells" during gruesome weigh-cut. Absolute legend.

[@DAFUQUK]

Mike Perry dancing pre-fight at Ft Lauderdale made me a fan forever. The man was made for bare knuckle. Nothing to dislike about a decent bloke with struggles whos found his niche. Top G! ❤

[@Dezemi]

Same here in Uruguay, he was dancing and his energy was contagious. His nose got fucked up tho 😅

[@stillgotyourmom]

Dude got destroyed by MVP and still won. Already BS business!

[@elbigkaponediaz2889]

Dat shii was Hollywood hard rock by my old trap 🖤

[@Red_AIert]

Mike Perry is proof that you cannot stop evolving and continue to climb the ranks in mma but can still find success in combat sports. Good for him. 👍🏽

[@blablablabla8290]

This podcast was 1 of my favorite JRE ones in a while. Definitely my favorite fighter podcast with Joe. Mike had me laughing more than most of the comedians Joe brings on and he wasn’t even trying to be funny all the time, just being himself. The amount of confusion between the 2 was hilarious, so many things were just going over each others heads like they were speaking different languages. I wish it went longer but I could tell Mike was starting to get burnt out from having the longest conversation of his life. It would be epic to have Mike Perry on Mike Tyson’s podcast.

[@jake-qn3tl]

Mike Tyson can't even speak English

[@blablablabla8290]

@@jake-qn3tl I know that’s why he has that football guy on his podcast to translate for him and keep him on track mentally. But it’s be funny to get Tyson and Perry by themselves and just see where the conversation goes

[@jake-qn3tl]

@@blablablabla8290 I think Tyson's thoughts are all scrambled and incoherent too. Not that I'm confused as to why. Years of drug abuse and being a heavyweight boxer. To each their own, but I've never cared for the romanticization of Tyson as a pop culture icon.

[@blablablabla8290]

@@jake-qn3tl ok… never suggested anything like that. So would you rather him drift in to obscurity, not talk, go broke and have people forget he’s alive?

[@shannonpittman7129]

I had a hard time listening to it, I tried several times and couldn't make it through 15 minutes.

[@DizGuys]

Perry is a natural entertainer...it doesn't come across as forced or contrived as many other 'stars' he just lets it all out. Much respect to the guy.

[@CommanderOfLight]

Nigeria's best 🇳🇬

[@darikestrelamonteiro2866]

🤣

[@caseyriggs2633]

😂

[@SteezyDonJuan]

Word to LIVE by, “No one cares about your problems, or anything... So just handle your business.” - Platinum Mike Perry

[@yashwith100]

mad respect to this dude, never fails to entertain.

[@LongDongJohnson0705]

Love that he's finding this success and I love bare knuckle because it's what I grew up viewing as fighting, we always thought kicking and wrestling was not real street fighting and it was all about your hands.

[@robvalero4453]

Im so proud of Perry. He has always been a solid motivation to anyone that has struggled and beyond. So happy he has a family and with that love it makes you a man. He will always go down as one of the real one's in my book.

[@jake-qn3tl]

How? He's not being very productive acquiring more and more cte

[@phillipadams4691]

I love how unapologetically authentic Mike Perry is. Although I am different in a lot of ways, I wish I had more of that attitude. I wish him the best.

[@alexandernavarro8602]

im so happy for Mike Perry - Dudes career at one point was sort of spiraling but he stayed true to himself and found his path.

[@808gamecock3]

The honesty in his words are refreshing to hear from a fighter

[@maxleighgrace8858]

What I love about Perry is that he is brighter than you would think, nicer than you would think and he’s so Authentic. Doesn’t act or talk bullshit.......He is real and I and many many others like him for who he truly is 👏👏👏

[@nuckels188]

I think a lot of guys who talk like that ARE fake so it makes people think he is

[@DizGuys]

Authentic is the word...👍

[@rq9622]

how is he brighter than we think, did u listen to the last part of the vid bruh? dude thinks he's better than tyson

[@maxleighgrace8858]

@@rq9622 I see your point, though I think he may be slightly intoxicated from the fumes from Joe’s hippie lettuce

[@rq9622]

@@maxleighgrace8858 hmm, I think he's not that bright tbh

[@cristianchavez1699]

I have said it over and over but I am so damn happy for Mike. I wanted him to be great in the UFC but im just glad he found a space where he can be himself and shine. Well done Mike

[@Beni_Hana]

I’m so happy Mike has found a home in something that suits him so well. He’s the main attraction at BKFC in my opinion.

[@JohnnyMacs-BibleNightInCanada]

Perry is amazing. Glad to see him succeed

[@dougkelly5459]

Mike perry is definitely a champ

[@baye850]

Mike Perry has always had my full respect and I love watching him fight because he always bites down on the mouthpiece and tries to kill his opponent. That never quit in his heart attitude and mental strength will best most men.

[@williamdelong8265]

Yea for sure. I remember going into a boxing ring as a kid as a street fighter. Total new world. Good interview.

[@commandershepard4471]

Mike Perry is the definition of entertaining. The dude is always bat shit wild or oddly philosophical.

[@_munkykok_]

MIKE IS GOOD COZ HE HAEV TESTACLES

[@AR-ey6gn]

@@_munkykok_big ones

[@tonestraumsnes9377]

Mike is crazy, and we love him

[@siggifreud812]

💯

[@hyuseynify]

That last part made me wanna watch the whole thing now. Mike is inspirational.

[@fabfrenchies1974]

Mad respect for Mr. Perry, hope he continues to soar!

[@PARKR-pv1dd]

Didn’t think this would happen so happy for mike dude is such a character and just physically gifted damn wild man miss seeing him in the ufc.

[@smudgystream5343]

Mike perry is awesome i remember going to a ufc gym when i was 12 and he was one of the coaches

[@stevostillnevachanged1652]

I loved the last bit. Been through enough pain you can't hurt me I'll take anything you got and give it right back

[@gangbustersaus]

whatttttt i am so happy hey got mike perry on. cant wait to watch this in full. I just know this will be awesome.

[@MichaelGalt]

Love that Mike has found not only a good place, but the place perfect for him. I remember growing up, how much I loved fighting, but really just loved brawling. Thought about trying to pursue a career in it, but decided it would be a bad choice because of how difficult it is to actually be successful, make money, and avoid destroying your body in the process. That is what I love about Mike - he just DGAF. Straight dawg, just goes at it... every single fight. Always said the issue was, he didn't fight smart enough. He has some really good, solid skills. But he loves brawling so much, he would get caught in traps or out-pointed by more strategic MMA fighters. Bareknuckle... he forces it to just be a battle of wills and souls. He will NOT back down and is almost impossible to put down... so unless you can take AND dish more pain and violence than Mike Perry, you will lose. If there was a real-life equivalent of a D&D barbarian... that would be Mike Perry. Wanderlei back in the day. Just lunatics for violence and aggression.

[@Psilocybiant]

So happy for mike man, dudes a beast and deserves all the accolades

[@FREEURMIND86]

I'll always watch Mike Perry he's a savage and a warrior nothing but respect win or lose and I think he found his home and he will make bare knuckle more popular I nonhe will beast out in ufc and win also he's got it right now and always been willing to fight anyone love this dude

[@hawkh20]

Mike perry the embodiment of got that "dawg en em"

[@zenithskull]

Yea he is who you want with you in a bar fight.

[@js6618]

@@zenithskullnah give me Sergei Pavlovich or Yair Rodriguez

[@patricknez7258]

Mike Perry evolved and is thriving in his new environment. The ultimate adapter. Love to see it. LG Mike Perry! 🔥

[@Poppyandfly123]

You can’t help but admire Mikes attitude to fighting.

[@haywoodjablome8634]

The pure raw energy makes this so dope to watch/listen 👊 knuckle up

[@DGillian6406]

Love Perry! He brings great energy and entertainment to combat sports!

[@Drulopez]

I’m happy for platinum Mike . I was always a fan of his wild style . I’m glad he found his lane

[@bastiendebiee7329]

You're both legends! Thank you !

[@jesusvato3368]

Guys like Mike Perry keep FIGHTING ALIVE ‼️💎💪🏾🥊

[@TheThriftShopSampler]

Mike Perry is the epitome of an upstanding next door neighbor.

[@ImagoofybaII]

Upstanding African next door neighbor*

[@tidepride86]

He lives in Africa?

[@lennylennington]

@@tidepride86 he's 2% black

[@face.-]

​@@lennylenningtonhe isn't African though

[@juangotti2202]

​@@face.-he is though.. hes the Nigerian nightmare

[@michaelsmyth5877]

Mike Perry is a real fighter and is unapologetically himself and that's why everyone loves him

[@SLAYER456789]

So much more respect for this dude. He’s a beast

[@bigben3163]

Mike is the absolute man I work with the company and see him a lot he is one of the coolest guys I met yet

[@coffeetalk924]

I like how Perry seems to be maturing alot these days. I didn't use to like him...whatsoever, but the last several interviews I've seen him in he just comes off way more balanced and actually has a good head on his shoulders. I'm a fan

[@drewjackson5272]

agreed. makes you wonder how good a few knuckles could do all of us.

[@santymonty967]

From hater to fan mike is doing something right !

[@danielmeissner4521]

Blessed to live in a world where people like Mike exist in prof fighting ⚡⚡⚡

[@Tonythebarberfl]

A fighting legend in my city for all the fighters who seen him come up

[@thetviruslord]

I honestly never heard of Mike Perry until I watched bare knuckle boxing with my grandpa and saw one of his fights, instantly hooked and realized this is a sport where boxers are separated from killers.

[@Pablo-ig7tx]

What do you think about Boxing as a sport in general no matter the generations ? Sugar Ray Robinson, Gene Fullmer, Alexis Arguello, Roberto Duran, Carlos Monzon, Jake Lamotta, Mike Tyson, Joe Louis, Rocky Marciano etc ... ? I mean, do you think any of those Boxers would have done well in Bare Nuckle ? I tend to think so .. Because Bare Knuckle is a form of Boxing right ? I would have liked the likes Errol Spence or Gennady Golovkin to do Bare Knuckle for one fight .. Errol has a video on youtube where he is bare handed with another Guy ..

[@lxmedianetwork2782]

He just said it all in the beginning he said, I’m the type of guy that will take a punch in the face to give you a better punch in the face. I’m just being real, and I’ve been in fights I do not like being punched in the face and that shit hurts. So if this guy likes it, this is the perfect sport for him. Perry👊

[@martinfischer277]

Nice to here Mike have a nice chill conversation.

[@BrickTop_007]

Mike is a warrior. It's great to see what he's doing in bkb. He's a legit savage✊

[@paulcharpentier5613]

We've all watched Mike grow into a mature man who is dedicated to his craft

[@andrewjustis]

What changed? The guy had to grow up and be the man his family needs. Mad Props Perry!!!

[@bryanpinto4051]

well, you still have to bring eyes to the fight so a persona doesnt hurt the pay per views. Look at Colby, he was on his way out until the Brazil thing.

[@BabyWick351]

@@bryanpinto4051 😂

[@tommygunnggg1127]

Im jus so happy for Mike i was worried after being cut from UFC i felt bad cas dude has heat

[@scenczyk1429]

Really nice to hear Mike speak and he seems in a really good place. A far cry from the consensus a few years back when he seemed like he was losing the plot

[@philrisser6853]

love mike. name one warrior like him. one of a kind. respect

[@gilgarza2903]

"No one cares about your problems..." THANK YOU!!! Everybody needs to just take care of themselves.

[@zhdrums3872]

Mikes not Just a joy to watch fight. Mikes a Joy to watch do interviews, press events, and even when hes just being himself. Platinum.

[@nineninesixteensixteen2386]

Been a fan of mike for many years, glad to see him get the money he deserves

[@Salazarsbizzar]

As a fight fan who grew up with nothing but regular boxing and occasionally kickboxing ever being televised. All the mma bare knuckle jujitsu that's a real thing is glorious. I like seeing technique I used in street fights used in the cage and I've never been in a street fight with gloves. When I was young that's how we settled it.

[@doggosandfriends5500]

Love Perry ! hated to see him leaving the UFC . genuinely one of the most entertaining figthers in our out of the cage. Best of luck legend I'll be watching.

[@angusoconnor7573]

I always loved Perry glad he is getting the recognition

[@shaunwallace6132]

Dude is an absolute beast. Always entertaining

[@Balfadoor]

At least he's got a 1in a mill , special entertaining character in mma forever, no matter the time or era , I luv how the man's always proud and humble both at the same time ❤️🤟🏻🤟🏿👑

[@couchpotatoreact]

Just by this small clip you can tell Mike has some serious demons chasing him. Sometimes a conversation with Joe is just what the doctor ordered. Glad to see Mike getting his time in the spotlight!

[@mattfield8459]

People don't talk about mike perry savageness and incredible heart in the fights he had in the ufc. When he kept fighting with a smashed nose...blood everywhere. Hes front elbow ko. Fired his corner to save money and got the W with he's girl in his corner. He had killer fights in the ufc. Alot to be proud of Mike!

[@astrofizz8383]

Mike Perry is an interesting character. This interview has given me a new perspective on his passion and Ambition.

[@robertgerrard]

It would be HILARIOUS if MIKE PERRY jumped up mid interview and screamed "THOUGHT U HAD A FREIND BOY" then just left 🤣

[@noknownthrone2487]

"No one cares about your problems or anything, so just handle your business" - Legend.

[@giantblossom2349]

“I’m going to headbutt your hands, punch you in your face, and your going to quit.” That’s that coldest quote I’ve heard from an actual person instead of a fictional character.

[@51515123]

It's cool to see Platinum having success on the bare knuckle circuit. He fits beautifully in that realm.

[@healthwithmarcus]

Perry gets super vulnerable towards the end. Love it. It was indeed Tyson-esque.

[@eddiemagana8955]

Yes! I’ve always said about it, it’s what makes them special!

[@wtipton2865]

"Who cares, no one cares, just handle your business!" Love this guy's intense authenticity.

[@richkrah1322]

Mike Perry since going over BKF has become my favorite fighter! My favorite all around fighter! 👊