Mike Perry is set to return to the bare-knuckle ring on April 27 to face Thiago Alves in the main event for BKFC KnuckleMania 4 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
Alright, let’s dive in. Mike Perry’s making a comeback to the bare-knuckle ring. And it’s happening on April 27. He’s up against Thiago Alves, another UFC veteran. The stage? BKFC KnuckleMania 4 at the Peacock Theater in LA.
But wait, there’s more. Ben Rothwell and Todd Duffee are headlining the co-main event. A heavyweight showdown, folks. BKFC president David Feldman dropped this bomb during his stint on The MMA Hour.
Here’s a fun fact: this event marks the first BKFC card in California. The state’s just given the green light for bare-knuckle fighting.
Perry’s been a hit since he joined BKFC. The guy’s the face of the promotion, and he’s got a flawless 4-0 record. His victories? Eddie Alvarez, Luke Rockhold, and Michael “Venom” Page. And let’s not forget, he’s the first “King of Violence.” He signed a sweet multi-fight deal with BKFC last August.
Now, he’s up against Alves. This is Alves’ first BKFC gig since 2021. He’s the inaugural middleweight champ, thanks to a knockout win over Uly Diaz. Alves and BKFC had a bit of a tiff over a new contract, though. He lost his title but he’s back for a bigger fight with Perry.
The co-main event’s got Rothwell and Duffee. This is their second scheduled fight. Their first one got delayed ’cause Rothwell fell sick.
Oh, and Lorenzo Hunt’s moving up to heavyweight. He’s leaving his cruiserweight and light heavyweight titles behind to face Mick Terrill.
Bryce Hall, the social influencer, is also making his second BKFC appearance. His opponent? That’s still under wraps.
Stay tuned for more fight announcements for the upcoming BKFC KnuckleMania 4 card.