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Mike Perry Eyes UFC Return and a White House Fight Card

“Platinum” Mike Perry may have reinvented himself as one of combat sports’ most unpredictable stars. But he’s not done chasing big moments and few would be bigger than a return to the UFC for its historic White House event in 2026.

The former UFC welterweight turned bare-knuckle phenom. Says he recently spoke to UFC matchmaker Mick Maynard about a comeback fight. But only under one condition: the chance to compete on the card that’s expected to take place on the South Lawn of the White House next summer.

“I want on the White House card,” Perry told Uncrowned.