Mike Perry confirms he's leaving BKFC behind for MMA: 'I'm going to give it my best shot'

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Mike Perry confirms he's leaving BKFC behind for MMA: 'I'm going to give it my best shot'

Tue, October 20, 2026 at 11:06 PM UTC·

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