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    "PLATINUM" MIKE PERRY Talks BKFC 56 Against Eddie Alvarez, Facing Off with Conor McGregor, and MORE!

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    About this Episode

    With BKFC 56 coming up, "Platinum" Mike Perry has a lot to say about his opponent Eddie Alvarez as they fight to become the King of Violence.

    He talks to host Cyrus Fees about coming up in Flint, Michigan and Orlando, Florida, fighting adversity, fighting his way into the UFC, and becoming a father. You'll also hear his story in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, his emotional moment with Conor McGregor, and what we can expect in his fight with Eddie Alvarez.

    It's never a bad time with a Mike Perry interview!

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    It's never a bad time with a Mike Perry interview!

    Watch on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQWztuAEmhw&t=20s

    SUBSCRIBE to In This Corner with Cyrus Fees on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts!

    Follow Cyrus at @cyrustheshow on Instagram, X, and TikTok!

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