Mike Perry Confirms No Fight with Darren Till in BKFC

Mike Perry's Decision

Mike Perry has announced that he will not fight Darren Till in BKFC, choosing instead to pursue opportunities in MMA. This decision comes after Darren Till signed a three-fight deal with BKFC in April, which had fans anticipating a matchup between the two fighters. Perry has faced criticism for not taking the fight, but he remains focused on his own career goals.

Perry's Future Plans

In a recent interview on the Ariel Helwani Show, Perry expressed his desire to move away from bare-knuckle boxing, stating, "I think MMA is in my foreseeable future and I’m gonna give it my best shot." He acknowledged his success in BKFC but indicated that he is ready for new challenges. Since his last bare-knuckle fight over a year ago, Perry has competed twice in MMA, achieving a win against Nate Diaz and suffering a loss to Brandon Jenkins.

Darren Till's Situation

Despite fan interest in a bout between Perry and Till, Perry confirmed that a fight is not in the works. He stated, "Safe to say that I don’t think that Mike Perry and Darren Till in bare-knuckle is a thing." This leaves Till's future in BKFC uncertain, as he had hoped for a high-profile fight with Perry.

Potential for Future Matchups

Although Perry has ruled out a fight with Till, the involvement of Conor McGregor in BKFC could influence his decisions. McGregor has indicated interest in competing in BKFC after his current UFC contract ends, which may tempt Perry to reconsider his options in the promotion. However, for now, Perry is committed to his MMA career and moving forward without a bare-knuckle matchup against Till.