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Mike Perry to face Dillon Danis in Orlando after taking pay cut

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 10:16 PM

Last updated Jul 28, 2026

Mike Perry to face Dillon Danis in Orlando after taking pay cut

Summary

Mike Perry will fight Dillon Danis in the main event of Duel Arena 1 at Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. Perry, known for his tenure in the UFC and currently with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, is facing Danis, who remains undefeated in professional MMA. Although Perry's recent victory over Nate Diaz marked his biggest payday, he is taking a pay cut for this fight with Danis, stating that the opportunity is more important than the financial aspect at this time. Perry hopes to capitalize on his momentum from recent wins to potentially return to the UFC.

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By the Numbers

•Mike Perry fights Dillon Danis at Duel Arena 1 in Orlando.
•Perry comes off a win against Nate Diaz.
•He is taking a pay cut for the fight.
•Beating Danis could enhance Perry's chances of returning to the UFC.
•Danis is undefeated in professional MMA.

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10:16 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Prize fighter’ Mike Perry took ‘pay cut’ to fight ‘ big name’ Dillon Danis – ‘I had to take the opportunity’

What they're saying

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Mike Perry is chasing names and checks. The Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) superstar and former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighter collides with constant troublemaker Dillon Danis in the main event of Duel Arena 1 inside Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. Perry is coming off a bloody two-round beatdown of mixed martial arts (MMA) legend […]
— Yahoo Sports

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