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This Morning’s MMA News In Short: Mike Perry issues statement following arrest

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17 oktober 2024

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Mike Perry issues statement following DUI arrest

UFC veteran and BKFC fighter Mike Perry has issued an apology following a recent DUI arrest in Florida. The combat sports star was arrested on October 12 and during the interaction with police, Perry was verbally aggressive.

MMA star ”Platinum” Mike Perry called officers gay slurs during his DUI arrest.👮 #Exclusive full video in bio! pic.twitter.com/5VkH4GOKAd
— TMZ (@TMZ) October 16, 2024

In a statement on X, Perry apologized to the police department.

”I am writing this to express my deepest apologies for the inappropriate and disrespectful language I used towards members of the Clermont police department. I understand that my words were hurtful and offensive, and I sincerely regret my actions.”

Read the full statement below.

I am writing this to express my deepest apologies for the inappropriate and disrespectful language I used towards members of the Clermont police department. I understand that my words were hurtful and offensive, and I sincerely regret my actions.
I recognize the important and…
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) October 16, 2024

PFL CEO: Bigger than UFC 300, UFC 306 at Sphere

PFL CEO Peter Murray believes that the upcoming PFL: Battle of the Giants is the bigger the UFC 306 at the Sphere and UFC 300.

“This is the biggest event of absolutely the PFL company history and the biggest event of the year,” Murray said. “I’m looking forward to stacking this up against – when you look at the cards from UFC 300, the Sphere, but as it relates to the card, this event on Oct. 19 is the biggest of the year, second to none.”