BKFC’s King of Violence, Mike Perry, needs to see Conor McGregor again within the octagon ASAP, however believes the UFC is delaying his comeback.
In the meantime, Perry, after practically a 5-year hiatus, is about to return to MMA on Could 16 and can tackle Nate Diaz on MVP’s Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano card, which is able to stream dwell on Netflix.
Throughout a latest sitdown with Ariel Helwani, “Platinum” took a lighthearted jab at McGregor:
“Conor’s punching the air proper now, me and Nate [Diaz] as a substitute of his trilogy. [Imitates McGregor] Rattling Platinum Perry, King of Violence, working off my shine in Naked Knuckle. He’s by no means fought anyone in naked knuckle.”
Conor McGregor was rumored to satisfy Nate Diaz a 3rd time to finish their trilogy. Nonetheless, now that Diaz has opted to be part of MVP’s blockbuster triple-headliner, the UFC could not welcome him back once more.
Subsequent, Perry lauded McGregor, including that the latter is making an attempt his finest to make a UFC return in 2026, however the promotion is giving the Irishman a tough time:
“Conor, the world is worked up to see you again within the ring. I do know you might be engaged on it. I do know you are attempting. I do know the UFC is providing you with a tough time. We’re all wanting ahead to seeing him again within the ring.”
Mike Perry calls out Conor McGregor
Conor McGregor had expressed curiosity in preventing on the UFC Freedom 250 card, however the June 14 lineup is now set, and his title is absent from the bout listing.
The 37-year-old is now anticipated to make his return on the Worldwide Combat Week card in July. The Dubliners’ supervisor met with the UFC brass earlier this month, and to this point, there was no phrase on how the negotiations went and who “The Infamous” will struggle on his return.
In the meantime, Mike Perry thinks a Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler bout, which followers wished to witness to finish the TUF 31 Saga, doesn’t make sense anymore. He then added:
“He [Conor McGregor] may struggle me in Naked Knuckle, possibly if he wished.”
McGregor, a part-owner of the BKFC, has beforehand proven curiosity in a bare-knuckle boxing match down the road, and can be sport to struggle BKFC’s King of Violence.
For now, the previous UFC double champ, who has 2 fights left in his contract, is laser-focused on returning to the octagon this 12 months. He’s already essentially the most examined UFC fighter in 2026, going all out in coaching and able to face anybody.
