Conor McGregor, part-owner of Bareknuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), took to social media to express his disappointment in Mike Perry following Perry's TKO loss to Jake Paul in a boxing match on Saturday in Tampa.
McGregor's public firing of Perry on social media sparked controversy, with Perry responding that McGregor, as a fellow BKFC owner, couldn't fire him. Perry even challenged McGregor to a bare-knuckle fight and suggested a potential bout with Paul.
Perry, a former UFC fighter with a 14-8 MMA record, has found success in bare-knuckle boxing with a perfect 5-0 record in the sport. However, his skills didn't translate in the ring against Paul, who emerged victorious due to his size, skill, and experience in boxing.
The clash between Paul and Perry was initially set to feature Mike Tyson, but Tyson's medical situation led to his withdrawal from the event. The fight has now been rescheduled for November 15 and will be streamed live on Netflix.
McGregor's decision to release Perry from BKFC affiliation may be linked to Perry's announcement of starting his own combat sports organization, Dirty Boxing Championship, which could be seen as competition to BKFC.
As the situation unfolds, it will be interesting to see the stance of David Feldman, BKFC's founder and another owner, regarding Perry's release. Additionally, there is speculation about a potential future fight between Paul and McGregor, as McGregor eyes maximizing his earning potential post his UFC contract.
Overall, the aftermath of Perry's loss and the ensuing drama have put BKFC in the spotlight, raising questions about the organization's future direction and its relationship with its fighters.
