Mike Perry, a prominent fighter in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, experienced a significant financial setback when Dillon Danis unexpectedly withdrew from their scheduled headlining bout at Duel Arena's inaugural MMA event in Florida.

The highly anticipated fight between Perry and Danis was set to be the main event for Duel Arena 1, which featured a lineup of former UFC competitors. However, mere hours before the event was to take place, reports emerged that Danis was forced to withdraw. The reason cited was a severe arm injury sustained during fight week. In Danis' place, another former UFC fighter, Brandon Jenkins, stepped in to face Perry in the new main event.

Initially, Danis appeared apologetic on social media regarding his withdrawal. However, his tone has shifted in recent times. Following a passionate appearance by Perry at the pre-fight press conference, Danis implied that he was the primary financial contributor for the event's fight purses.

During the pre-fight press conference, Perry expressed his frustration, stating, "It's f***** up, man. It makes me think this was always their plan. I gotta take a massive pay cut to take this new fight. You'd think accepting something last second would give you more, rather than much less."

MMA journalist Ariel Helwani later reported, citing sources within Duel Arena, that Perry's compensation for the replacement fight against Jenkins would be reduced by 50%.

At the time of this report, it remains unclear whether Danis has an existing contract for a future fight with Duel Arena or if new negotiations are anticipated. Danis has not competed in MMA since securing the inaugural Misfits MMA title last year against Warren Spencer.

In contrast, Perry is returning to MMA following his victory over former UFC star Nate Diaz on the Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano card. Since his departure from the UFC, Perry has achieved success in various combat sports, including MMA, bare-knuckle boxing, and professional boxing.

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Mike Perry Reveals ‘Massive Pay Cut’ After Dillon Danis’ Last-Minute Fight Withdrawal

Bare Knuckle FC star Mike Perry has revealed he took a significant financial hit following the last-minute withdrawal of Dillon Danis from their scheduled main event at Duel Arena's inaugural MMA event in Florida.

Perry and Danis were slated to headline Duel Arena 1 this weekend, with the card featuring several former UFC standouts and marking returns to the cage for both Perry and Danis. However, just hours before the event, Danis was reported to have been forced out of the fight due to a gruesome arm injury sustained during fight week. Brandon Jenkins, another former UFC veteran, has been announced as Perry's new opponent for the Duel Arena 1 main event.

While Danis initially expressed apologies on social media for his withdrawal, his stance has seemingly changed in recent hours. Following a heated appearance by Perry at the pre-fight press conference, Danis suggested he was responsible for the majority of the fight purses.

Speaking at the pre-fight press conference, Perry voiced his dismay: "It's f***** up, man. It makes me think this was always their plan. I gotta take a massive pay cut to take this new fight. You'd think accepting something last second would give you more, rather than much less."

MMA journalist Ariel Helwani later reported that sources within Duel Arena informed him that Perry would face a 50% pay cut for his rescheduled fight against Jenkins.

As of this writing, it is uncertain whether Danis is under contract for a potential future fight with Duel Arena or if renegotiations are on the horizon. Danis has not competed in MMA since winning the inaugural Misfits MMA title last year against Warren Spencer.

Meanwhile, Perry returns to MMA following his victory over former UFC superstar Nate Diaz on the Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano card. He has enjoyed success in MMA, bare-knuckle boxing, and professional boxing since his departure from the UFC.