Mike Perry recently disclosed information about a potential offer for the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), amidst rumors surrounding a meeting between UFC CEO Dana White and BKFC owner David Feldman. The details of the meeting were not made public by either White or Feldman, but Perry, a former UFC fighter and current BKFC fighter, shared what he learned about it on the Overdogs podcast, which he co-hosts. The source of Perry’s information remains unknown, but it seems that an offer was made to acquire the BKFC.
In the past, Dana White had expressed disinterest in the UFC, but the bare-knuckle promotion has gained popularity. The UFC has previously acquired rival fight promotions, such as Pride, WEC, and Strikeforce, before being bought by Endeavour. Recently, PFL made a significant move by acquiring Bellator. Despite this, Dana White criticized the move. Perry, who is now the face of BKFC and holds the symbolic King of Violence title, revealed that he received an offer from the Middle East to compete in bare-knuckle boxing.
While Dana White has business ventures outside of the UFC, his primary attention seems to be focused on the Power Slap. He claims that it is the most viewed event on social media and has garnered the support of many UFC fighters, such as and . Additionally, celebrities and influencers have shown great interest in watching the event. However, Mike Perry does not share the same enthusiasm for Power Slap. In episode 21 of the Overdogs podcast, he expressed annoyance at seeing White promote the event on social media and criticized the low fight purse and the associated health risks for athletes.
The UFC recently held a Power Slap event that attracted numerous celebrities and influencers, including , , , and the NELK Boys. Dana White even had a meeting with at the event, as he is a big fan of Nike’s Travis Scott Sneakers. This was the first time they met, and White had a positive interaction with the rapper.
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