Speaking to Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour, 15-fight UFC veteran Mike Perry was asked to provide an estimate of how much money he’s making in BKFC compared to UFC. Perry responded:
Helwani once again asked if he’s making more in BKFC than he used to in the UFC. Perry replied:
‘Platinum’ suggested that instead of being offered a bonus on the condition that he wins his fight, his overall BKFC fight purse was determined beforehand. So he entered his BKFC debut knowing that, win or lose, he’d get paid well.
Furthermore, Perry emphasized that he wasn’t hurt or tired heading into the fight. That, in turn, enabled him to give it his all in his bare-knuckle boxing debut at BKFC: KnuckleMania 2.
Perry also highlighted that as he was being paid well, he fought freely. He didn’t worry too much about potentially hurting his hand or leg and being on the sidelines for a month or two.
Watch Mike Perry’s conversation with Ariel Helwani in the video below:
Malki Kawa claims Mike Perry made more than $250,000 for Triller Triad Combat
Following his UFC departure, Perry beat boxer Michael Seals via split decision at the Triller Triad Combat event on November 28, 2021.
‘Platinum’ had reportedly bagged a lucrative paycheck of $250,000 for his Triad Combat debut. Nevertheless, Perry’s manager Malki Kawa later took to Twitter to claim that his client earned a lot more for the fight, saying:
Former UFC welterweight star Mike Perry is coming off a unanimous decision win over Julian Lane at BKFC: KnuckleMania 2 on February 19. ‘Platinum’ signed a multi-fight deal with BKFC last year, but has consistently maintained that he’s likely to continue competing in other combat sports as well.
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