Mike Perry officially is on the comeback trail after a high-profile setback last month.
Perry (11-2 MMA, 4-2 UFC) today confirmed his next octagon appearance, which will take place against Max Griffin (13-4 MMA, 1-2 UFC) at UFC on FOX 28.
Both fighters confirmed the booking on social media. A request for confirmation from the UFC wasn’t immediately returned.
Leggo!!! The day has finally come. Me vs @platinummikeperry in Orlando on @ufconfox. Fireworks are promised yo! #marinobleskickboxing #mmagold #britomma #carnagebjj #coachdoug #grunderwrestling #ufc #ufcorlando
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Pumped to fight here in #Orlando where I live ! @maxpainmma is trying to bring the pain in my city ! We about the #PlatinumParties here in the O ! Welcome this man into Our City and I will set #FireWorks off inside the @amwaycenter @ufc February 24th ! #PlatinumToTheMax #PlatinumPain#PlatinumCity #PlatwayArena #PlatTown#BeAllPlatICouldBe #UFC #MMA
UFC on FOX 28 takes place Feb. 24 at Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. While the bout’s order has not been confirmed, Perry’s highlight-reel pedigree makes him a shoo-in for the FOX-televised main card, which follows prelim fights on FS1 and UFC Fight Pass.
Orlando resident Perry’s loss snapped a two-fight knockout streak that put him on the cusp of a marquee fight with the undefeated Darren Till (16-0-1 MMA, 4-0-1 UFC), who jawed with him following a win over Donald Cerrone at UFC Fight Night 118. Both Perry and Till seemed content to make the fight happen in spite of the roadblock, but UFC matchmakers had other plans.
Griffin also is on the mend following a “Fight of the Night” loss to Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos at UFC Fight Night 119. Now 1-2 in the octagon, Griffin gets a chance to bounce back in style.
The latest UFC on FOX 28 card now includes:
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