Mike Perry has re-signed with the UFC, returning more than five years after leaving the promotion. The former UFC fighter became a star in bare-knuckle boxing and has since returned to MMA, but his UFC comeback opponent and date have not been announced.

By the Numbers
  • UFC record: 7-8 across 15 fights.
  • BKFC record: 6-0, including wins over former UFC champions Eddie Alvarez and Luke Rockhold.
  • Perry stopped Nate Diaz in the second round in May, then lost by first-round stoppage in August.
Yes, But

Perry’s recent MMA results are mixed: he beat Diaz in May but was upset in August after dislocating his shoulder. He said he does not expect to need surgery.

What’s Next

Perry’s UFC return fight and date remain unannounced. He has said his new contract keeps him away from BKFC for at least two years.

Bottom Line

Perry returns to the UFC with star power built outside the promotion, but his next fight will show how well that momentum—and his shoulder—translate back to the Octagon.