Mike Perry revealed that Most Valuable Promotions will use a six-sided cage for their first MMA event on Netflix. The detail emerged during a recent appearance on the Anik & Florian podcast.
Perry discussed his upcoming return to MMA when he mentioned the cage configuration. "I think I just demolish this and I do my best, you see the best 'Platinum' Perry back in the ring or back in the Octagon or sorry, it's a hexagon," Perry said. "We're fighting in a hexagon here for MVP. Gonna see how that all works out."
The hexagon represents a departure from the traditional eight-sided octagon used by the UFC. The PFL uses a 10-sided SmartCage, making MVP's six-sided design another variation in MMA cage configurations.
MVP Differentiates From UFC Model
The cage design is not the only way Most Valuable Promotions is distinguishing itself from the UFC. Reports last week indicated that MVP is paying several fighters flat fees instead of the win bonus structure commonly used in the UFC.
Perry last competed in MMA five years ago before focusing on bare-knuckle boxing. His return to the sport will take place under the new cage configuration at the Intuit Dome.
The event is scheduled for May 16 and will stream on Netflix. Perry's opponent and other card details were discussed in his podcast appearance.
