Mike Perry reacts to Dillon Danis withdrawing from fight: ‘This was always their plan’
MMA Fighting • • sports
Key Points:
- Dillon Danis withdrew from the Duel Arena event in Orlando, Fla., citing an arm injury, leading to his replacement by UFC veteran Brandon Jenkins to fight Mike Perry.
- Perry expressed skepticism about the timing and legitimacy of Danis’ injury, suggesting the withdrawal might have been planned, and criticized the significant pay cut he faced due to the last-minute opponent change.
- Despite the disruption, Perry remained prepared for any opponent, having anticipated the possibility of Danis pulling out, and adjusted his training to face Jenkins at middleweight instead of welterweight.
- Perry is focused on delivering a strong performance against Jenkins in front of a home crowd and hinted at upcoming major news in his combat sports career following the fight.
- Perry highlighted his successful 2026 campaign, including a dominant win over Nate Diaz, and emphasized his no-nonsense approach to handling the unexpected opponent change.
