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Mike Perry takes 50% pay cut after Dillon Danis withdraws from main event

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 4:00 PM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Mike Perry takes 50% pay cut after Dillon Danis withdraws from main event

Summary

Mike Perry is competing at Duel Arena 1 in Orlando, Florida, on August 29, 2026, despite Dillon Danis withdrawing from their main event matchup. Perry accepted a short-notice replacement in Brandon Jenkins. As a result of the fight's changes, Perry will receive a 50% pay cut, which he criticized in a pre-fight press conference. MMA reporter Ariel Helwani confirmed the pay reduction following Danis' exit from the card.

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By the Numbers

•Mike Perry fights Brandon Jenkins after Dillon Danis withdraws.
•Perry announced a 50% reduction in his fight purse.
•Danis' last-minute exit created a void at the main event.
•Perry expressed frustration over the pay cut during a press conference.
•Duel Arena 1 takes place in Orlando, Florida.

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4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Mike Perry Suffers Massive 50% Pay Cut After Dillon Danis Fallout

What they're saying

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Mike Perry is still competing following Dillon Danis’ last-second withdrawal ahead of tonight’s (Sat., Aug. 29, 2026) Duel Arena 1 event in Orlando, Fla., but “Platinum” is taking a ridiculous pay cut to stay on the card. In case you missed it, this weekend’s main event matchup between Perry and Danis went up in flames […]
— Yahoo Sports

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