BKFC King of Violence Mike Perry needs to see Conor McGregor again within the Octagon as quickly as potential, however believes the UFC is delaying his return.
In the meantime, Perry is scheduled to return to blended martial arts after a virtually five-year hiatus on Could sixteenth, when she’s going to face Nate Diaz on the MVP Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano card, which can be streamed reside on Netflix.
Throughout a current sit-down with Ariel Helwani, ‘Platinum’ took some light-hearted jabs at McGregor.
“Conor’s punching the air proper now with me and Nate (Diaz) as an alternative of his trilogy. (Imitating McGregor) Rattling Platinum Perry, King of Violence is taking the shine off me with naked knuckles. He is by no means fought anybody naked knuckles.”
Conor McGregor is rumored to be assembly Nate Diaz for a 3rd time to finish the trilogy. However now that Diaz has opted to be a part of MVP’s blockbuster triple headliner, the UFC might not welcome him again once more.
Perry then praised McGregor, including that McGregor is doing every little thing he can to return to the UFC in 2026, however the Irishman has struggled within the promotion.
“Conor, the entire world is trying ahead to seeing you again within the ring. I do know you are working. I do know you are making an attempt. I do know the UFC is providing you with a troublesome state of affairs. We’re all trying ahead to seeing him again within the ring.”
Mike Perry criticizes Conor McGregor
Conor McGregor had expressed curiosity in combating on the UFC Freedom 250 card, however the June 14 lineup has already been set and his title is just not on the combat checklist.
The 37-year-old is at present anticipated to return on the Worldwide Struggle Week card in July. The Dubliners supervisor met with UFC leaders earlier this month, however thus far there is no such thing as a phrase on how the negotiations went or who ‘The Infamous’ will combat in his return.
In the meantime, Mike Perry believes the Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler match that followers wished to see to conclude the TUF 31 saga is not related. Moreover, he added:
“He (Conor McGregor) might most likely combat me bare-knuckle if he wished to.”
McGregor, co-owner of BKFC, has lengthy expressed curiosity in a bare-knuckle boxing match and can be planning a match in opposition to BKFC’s King of Violence.
For now, the previous double UFC champion, who has two fights left on his contract, is totally dedicated to returning to the Octagon this yr. He’s already probably the most examined UFC fighter in 2026, coaching laborious and able to tackle anybody.
