Mike Perry won the inaugural “King of Violence” championship at the BKFC 56 main event, after former UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez’s coaches stopped the fight at the end of the second round due to Alvarez’s injuries.
Mike Perry’s always claimed he was born for bare-knuckle boxing. Now, he’s got the title to back up his talk.
Saturday night was a big one for Perry. The BKFC 56 main event featured the inaugural “King of Violence” championship. Perry, with a promotional record of 4-0, faced off against former UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez.
The fight was a brutal one, with both fighters trading heavy blows. Alvarez had his moments in the first round, but Perry dominated the second. He unleashed a barrage of powerful punches that left Alvarez reeling.
Alvarez didn’t back down, though. Despite being rocked, he kept swinging. However, the swelling on the left side of his face was growing rapidly.
By the time Alvarez sat down in his corner, his eye was shut. His head coach, Mark Henry, knew it was time to throw in the towel. The referee called the fight at the end of the second round, giving Perry a TKO win.
Perry’s post-fight comments were classic Perry. “I like to get hit a little bit sometimes,” he said. “I like that s***. It makes me feel alive.” He admitted to letting Alvarez get some shots off, just to make the fight more interesting.
He also had high praise for Alvarez. “Eddie Alvarez is a hell of a competitor. Who owns combat sports now? The king of violence! ‘Platinum’ Mike Perry!”
The fight was a spectacle from the start. Perry marched forward, undeterred by Alvarez’s jabs. Alvarez’s left hand found its mark repeatedly, but Perry refused to back down.
Alvarez’s fast start seemed to surprise Perry. But he quickly recovered, coming out swinging in the second round. He landed a punch that rocked Alvarez, and from there, Perry was in control.
Perry smelled blood and went on the attack. He launched a series of haymakers, forcing Alvarez to fight defensively. Alvarez held his own, but Perry’s offensive onslaught was too much.
When the round ended, Perry looked ready for more. Alvarez, on the other hand, was spent. His coaches took one look at him and knew the fight was over.
After the fight, the two fighters embraced. Alvarez looked like he’d been through a war, which is exactly what a fight with Perry is like.
Perry’s already looking ahead to his next fight. He’s hoping for a big name, although he knows it’s a long shot. “Conor McGregor would be a great matchup,” Perry said. “I just beat somebody he fought for a world title. Who’s bigger than that? There’s no one bigger than Conor McGregor except me.”
Perry’s not afraid to call out other fighters, either. “These boxers don’t want to take the gloves off. Darren Till said he doesn’t want to do it with no gloves. Who wants to fight ‘Platinum’ Mike Perry with no gloves?”
Whoever steps into the ring with Perry next will have their work cut out for them. “Platinum” has made his mark on combat sports, becoming the face of bare-knuckle boxing.