Mike Perry says goodbye to BKFC, sets sights on MMA

Mike Perry confirmed that he has left his BKFC era behind. The fighter said that his career plan from here on will focus on MMA.

Perry described bare-knuckle fighting as something of a shortcut for him. He said he was good at it, enjoyed the process and made a name for himself.

Saying he is ready for a new challenge, Perry said he expects to be in MMA for the foreseeable future and that he will give it everything he has.

Explaining that he did what he wanted to do on the BKFC side, Perry also hinted that the two sides are now going in different directions. He summed up his decision as a return to gloved fighting.

Perry's statement gave no details about which MMA promotion he will fight for or when he will step into the ring or cage. The fighter's next move remains unclear for now.