Mike Perry was back in the UFC before he ever stepped into the ring for his last loss.
Perry’s return to the promotion became official on November 13, five years after the UFC chose not to renew his contract. Now “Platinum” has released footage of the moment he found out.
Mike Perry is back in the UFC
Perry dislocated his shoulder in that fight and lost in the first round to the late replacement. The defeat did not derail his UFC return.
Mike Perry Keeps Fans Guessing
The video is a tease. The audio is muted when Perry’s manager shares who he will fight and how much he will earn.
The timing suggests the UFC wanted Perry locked up quickly, even with a fight on another show just a day away. Perry has confirmed he is moving on from bare-knuckle after a successful run in the format.
There has also been chatter online about Perry facing another returning Florida favorite, Jorge Masvidal. No such fight has been booked or reported.
