BKFC boss addresses Mike Perry’s future after taking Nate Diaz fight, admits matchup would be much bigger in bare-knuckle
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Key Points:
- Mike Perry, a prominent undefeated bare-knuckle fighter in BKFC, paused his BKFC career to take a boxing match against Jake Paul and is now returning to MMA for a fight against Nate Diaz on May 16.
- BKFC president David Feldman revealed that the promotion had a major matchup planned for Perry, described as "the biggest name he ever fought times five," but Perry chose the Diaz fight instead due to contractual options.
- Perry initially wanted to compete in both BKFC and the Diaz MMA fight, but scheduling conflicts made it impossible, and he currently prioritizes preparing for the Diaz bout.
- Feldman expects Perry to eventually return to BKFC and expressed support for Perry’s financial opportunities, acknowledging the limited career span of fighters.
- While the Rousey vs. Carano main event and Ngannou vs. Lins co-main event draw attention, Feldman believes a bare-knuckle fight between Perry and Diaz would have generated significantly more hype and excitement for fans.
