BKFC president David Feldman says he is confident he can make a Mike Perry versus Darren Till fight in early 2027, though the timing hinges on how Perry's August 29 MMA bout against Dillon Danis plays out. Perry, who has not competed in BKFC since October 2025, is under contract with the promotion but has been permitted to take outside opportunities. Feldman expressed confidence that Perry will defeat Danis and that negotiations for the Till matchup will follow.
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship president David Feldman has expressed confidence that a matchup between Mike Perry and Darren Till can be made for early 2027, with the timeline depending on how Perry performs in his August 29 MMA bout against Dillon Danis.
Feldman indicated that Perry remains under BKFC contract but has been granted permission to pursue outside opportunities, including the Danis fight. The BKFC president said he expects Perry to come through that contest and that negotiations for the Till fight would follow from there.
Perry, known as "Platinum," has not competed under the BKFC banner since October 2025. The 34-year-old American stands five-foot-ten with a 71-inch reach and carries a professional record of 14-8. He is an aggressive volume striker who lands 4.32 significant strikes per minute at 47 percent accuracy, making him one of the more dangerous offensive forces in bare-knuckle competition.
Till, nicknamed "The Gorilla," is a 33-year-old southpaw from England fighting out of Astra Fight Team. The six-foot former UFC welterweight title challenger holds an 18-5-1 record and brings a 74-inch reach into any bout. He lands 2.3 significant strikes per minute at 46 percent accuracy, with a more measured, technical approach than Perry's forward-pressing style.
Why it matters
- Perry is one of BKFC's marquee attractions, and a high-profile 2027 return would be a significant event for the promotion
- Till's MMA pedigree and name recognition would give the matchup mainstream crossover appeal
- The contrasting styles — Perry's relentless volume versus Till's southpaw timing and range — set up a compelling bare-knuckle style clash
- The fight remains contingent on the outcome of Perry's August 29 engagement, leaving the timeline uncertain for now
