Former UFC standout Mike Perry, widely recognized for his resilience, is no stranger to suffering a broken nose in the heat of battle.
During the recent UFC Kansas City event, the welterweight clash between Randy Brown and Nicolas Dalby featured a dramatic moment when Dalby sustained a severe nose injury. In the first round, Brown landed a punch that visibly broke Dalby`s nose. Despite the gruesome injury, Dalby`s corner attempted to fix it between rounds, and the fight continued until Brown secured a knockout victory in the second, marking the first time Dalby had been stopped in over 30 professional fights.
The graphic sight of Dalby`s broken nose immediately reminded fans and commentators alike of Mike Perry`s own infamous nose injury.
`Shades of Mike Perry`: BKFC star gets shoutout on UFC broadcast
Mike Perry, a popular figure during his time in the UFC and currently competing in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), was specifically mentioned by the UFC broadcast team during the Brown vs. Dalby bout.
Commentator Brendan Fitzgerald highlighted Dalby`s injury, saying, “His nose is twisted to the side… That is shades of Mike Perry in Uruguay years ago against Vicente Luque.” Paul Felder and Laura Sanko also weighed in, noting the severity and the internal bleeding.
While Dalby`s injury was significant, many recall that Perry`s nose break from his 2019 fight against Vicente Luque was even more visually shocking.
Mike Perry reacts to UFC bringing up his infamous broken nose
Vicente Luque broke Perry`s nose with a flying knee during the third round of their clash at UFC Uruguay. Despite the extensive damage and heavy bleeding, `Platinum` Mike Perry demonstrated incredible heart by fighting until the end. He ultimately lost via a controversial split decision, with the severity of his injury potentially influencing the judges` scores. Nevertheless, Perry`s toughness in that moment cemented his reputation.
Following the mentions on the recent UFC broadcast, Mike Perry took to social media platform X to share his reaction.
Writing on X, Perry stated, “Shout out to the @ufc keep mentioning my legendary nose.”
His post drew numerous responses from fans, many of whom commented on the unforgettable nature of his previous injury. Fans praised his resilience, with comments ranging from “Man yours is the worst I’ve ever seen” to “Best nose bust in history. And you took it like a champ’s champ.” Some fans also expressed hope for a potential return to the UFC.
Mike Perry left the UFC in 2021 and has since achieved considerable success in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), maintaining an undefeated record with impressive TKO victories over former UFC champions Luke Rockhold and Eddie Alvarez.
