Mike, a professional American martial artist, competes in the welterweight division of the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship). Perry joined the UFC in 2016 and continues to delight his fans and football followers. Known for his fast and overwhelming moves in the ring, the UFC fighter has faced several notable fighters under the prestigious promotion and continued to rise through the ranks. Here’s everything you need to know about him.
Mike Perry Bio
He was born on September 15, 1991 in Flint, Michigan. Young Perry lived with his father, a Navy officer in Michigan, then moved to Apopka, Florida to live with his mother. Perry grew up in Flint and was one of the few white children. As a result, he was bullied by other children at school. He had to learn the ability to defend himself at all times from bullies very quickly, which is how he developed his basic fighting instincts.
At the age of 11 Mike began training in Muay Thai and gradually became popular in sports for his impeccable skills. He managed to qualify for an amateur title in Florida and gradually gained popularity. Perry turned pro in 2014 after his impressive performances in 11 amateur bouts. As a professional, he finished all nine opponents in nine fights, standing out from his counterparts.
Mike Perry joined the UFC in August 2016 at UFC202. He faced Lim Hyun-Gyu in his first fight and defeated him in the first round after descending on him like an angry beast. Perry defeated opponent Danny Roberts in the third round at UFC 204 where he hit him with his knee and confused him for the ground and pound.
At UFC on Fox 22, in December 2016, Perry wrestled against Alan Jouban but lost via unanimous decision. UFC Fight Night 108 saw the fighter defeat Jake Ellenberger in the second round of the bout. He faced Alex Reyes at UFC Fight Night 116 after Thiago Alves was replaced by the latter. He defeated Reyes via knockout which earned him his second Performance of the Night bonus award. He got his first win after his crushing loss to Jake Ellenberger via knockout at UFC Fight Night 108.
Perry lost his fight with Max Griffin via unanimous decision at UFC on Fox: Emmett vs. Stephens. He then defeated Paul Felder at UFC 226 in July 2018. Out of a total of 15 fights, Perry won 13 and lost 3. He continues to make a name for himself in daunting and challenging sports.
His net worth
Not much is known about the net worth of the MMA fighter, but the fact remains that Mike Perry makes his money from his fights and several gains from his landslide wins. It is recalled that Perry took home $50,000 in Performance of the Night bonus after his win over Jake Ellenberger at UFC Fight Night 108 in April 2017. He went home with a similar reward at UFC Fight Night 116.
Personal life – wife, girlfriend
Like most of his counterparts, Mike Perry will surely have stories written in his love diary. Behind his victories and struggles is a strong woman, Danielle Nickerson, his longtime girlfriend who is sometimes referred to as his wife. Nickerson, who has been with the UFC fighter for so long, has gone from being a girlfriend to a woman playing the role of personal assistant. She is always present at his training, takes him for his fights and even knows his opponents.
However, there have been sad reports of a hiatus between the couple. This information was released in March 2018 when Nickerson took to her Instagram account to announce their split. According to her post, she is no longer with Mike Perry but will continue to be his friends and support him. It is inferred that Nickerson left Mike for his uncontrollable attraction to women, which she referred to as a “wandering eye”. The news didn’t go so well with the couple’s fans hoping for a future for both.
Body Net Worth – Height Weight
Mike Perry has a good build that suits his daunting career. He stands at a height of 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in), which is quite commensurate with his weight of 77.3 kg (170.5 lb). It has an impressive reach of 71in.