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'He Only Sucker Punches People In The Streets Now' - Fans React After Mike Perry Calls For Showdown Against 'Original Bare Knuckle Boxer' Jorge Masvidal

Originally posted on MMA News | By Kyle Dimond | Last updated 12/4/23

At BKFC 56, Mike Perry continued to look unstoppable under the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship banner.

Many thought that former UFC and Bellator champion Eddie Alvarez might be able to match the intensity and fighting spirit of "Platinum".

Ultimately, just like Luke Rockhold before him, Alvarez was unable to land significant damage on Perry without taking a ton of punishment in return.

The fight was stopped after the second round, leaving the newly crowned "King of Violence" still yet to find his equal in bare knuckle.

Following the win, the BKFC poster boy called an opponent out on social media, labelling it an "honour" to be able to face him in the ring.

Long before he was a huge name in combat sports, Jorge "Gamebred" Masvidal made his name in backyard brawl videos in the early days of watching fights on the internet.

"A definite tough fight, the toughest out there, would be the original bare knuckle boxer, I watched him on kimbofights on YouTube in high school, I know calling him out could open a whole new world between us but man to man for the prize of a lifetime it would be an honor to bare knuckle fight @GamebredFighter"

A definite tough fight, the toughest out there, would be the original bare knuckle boxer, I watched him on kimbofights on YouTube in high school, I know calling him out could open a whole new world between us but man to man for the prize of a lifetime it would be an honor to bare…
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) December 4, 2023

Fans React To Mike Perry Calling To Face Jorge Masvidal Next Time Out

Masvidal will always be linked with these kinds of arenas thanks to the way he made his name in combat sports.

"Gamebred" also runs his own bare knuckle shows that often feature former UFC fighters competing in MMA with no gloves.

Despite the huge name that Masvidal brings to the table and his reputation, the fans didn't seem so convinced that the fight will take place.

"he only sucker punches people in the streets now, he doesn't want that smoke."

he only sucker punches people in the streets now, he doesn't want that smoke.
— Luke ::::----DDDDDDD (@lsflektarn) December 4, 2023

"When Jorge asks Dana if he can fight Mike Perry in BKFC"

When Jorge asks Dana if he can fight Mike Perry in BKFC pic.twitter.com/eKb6UFavt8
— ricky~dooby (@rick_doobs) December 4, 2023

"Damn, that's actually a well thought out and very tough fight. I'm pretty sure he's done though. But Perry would really be a good fit in Jorge's BKMMA."

Damn, that's actually a well thought out and very tough fight. I'm pretty sure he's done though. But Perry would really be a good fit in Jorge's BKMMA.
— RecordsDept (@JohnDAstor) December 4, 2023

"You would dust Jose. The guy is washed up at this point in his career. Would be a massive fight though."

You would dust Jose. The guy is washed up at this point in his career. Would be a massive fight though.
— Sinaloa Senators (@TheXIIK) December 4, 2023

"Jorge has said previously he'd never do bare knuckle boxing in interviews with helwani due to his wrists being damaged over the years."

Jorge has said previously he'd never do bare knuckle boxing in interviews with helwani due to his wrists being damaged over the years.
— TREBLE WINNERS (@CashFlows333) December 4, 2023

"This would be insane. Run it"