Mike Perry (fighter)
Michael Joseph Perry is an American professional mixed martial artist. He currently fights in the Welterweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Perry made his professional debut in September 2014, after completing 11 amateur fights with a record of 8-3. In just under two years, he fought nine times while finishing all of his opponents via KOTKO.
About Mike Perry (fighter) in brief
Michael Joseph Perry is an American professional mixed martial artist. He currently fights in the Welterweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Perry made his professional debut in September 2014, after completing 11 amateur fights with a record of 8-3. In just under two years, he fought nine times while finishing all of his opponents via KOTKO. Perry faced Alan Jouban, on December 17, 2016, at UFC on Fox 22. He lost the fight by unanimous decision. Perry was expected to face Yancy Medeiros on July 7, 2018, but he pulled out of the fight citing a rib injury. Perry signed a new deal with the UFC on November 10, 2018. He will now face Donald Cerrone at UFC Fight Night 139 on July 27, 2019. The fight is expected to take place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. Perry is currently on a four-fight winning streak. He has won his last four fights by stoppage, including a unanimous decision against Jake Ellenberger on April 22, 2017.
Perry has lost his last two fights by knockout, the last of which was against Santiago Ponzinibbio on December 16, 2017, atUFC on Fox: Lawler vs. dos Anjos. He is on a three-fight losing streak. His most recent fight was against Paul Felder on June 27, 2018 at UFC 226. He won the fight via armbar in the first round, marking the first time he had been finished in a pro mixed martial arts contest. The last time he lost a fight by submission was in November 2013 at UFC 139. Perry’s last fight by knockout was against Alex Reyes on February 24, 2014. He was released from jail for burglary. He got a job as a trainer at a UFC gym in Winter Springs, Florida, after his release from jail. He now lives in Florida with his wife and two children.
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