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BKFC boss had big plans for Mike Perry before MVP offered Nate Diaz fight

July 11, 2026Diego Herrera1 мин

Plans Derailed

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) President David Feldman recently revealed the ambitious trajectory he had envisioned for one of the promotion's biggest stars, Mike Perry. Feldman had meticulously crafted a strategy to elevate Perry's status even further, planning a series of high-profile bouts designed to solidify his position as a top draw and a cornerstone of the BKFC brand.

However, these carefully laid plans took an unexpected turn with a significant development outside of Feldman's immediate control. The renowned fighter Michael 'Venom' Page (MVP) made a surprising public offer to square off against combat sports icon Nate Diaz. This bold proposition quickly captured widespread attention across the mixed martial arts and bare-knuckle boxing landscapes.

The immediate and profound interest generated by the potential Diaz-MVP clash effectively shifted the promotional focus. This unexpected development forced BKFC to re-evaluate their immediate strategic direction for Mike Perry, as the prospect of Page challenging Diaz became a dominant talking point and a potentially lucrative venture for the organization.