Former UFC fighter turned Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship star Mike Perry is hungry for redemption. After losing to Jake Paul in a boxing match back in July 2024, the man known as "Platinum" and the "King of Violence" is now calling for a rematch—but this time, under his own terms: mixed martial arts rules.

"I think things come full circle all the time," Perry told TMZ Sports, reflecting on his journey. "I've continued to work hard before getting the Jake Paul fight. Working hard got me the Jake Paul fight. I had some setbacks, but I kept pushing. I got back in the winner's circle, performed again, and now we're here fighting on MVP again."

Perry's path to a potential Paul rematch runs through another combat sports icon. On May 16, he steps back into the MMA cage for the first time in five years to face Nate Diaz—the man who inspired the UFC's "BMF" title. The bout is part of a blockbuster Most Valuable Promotions and Netflix event headlined by Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano, a card that's already generating massive buzz among fight fans.

Perry sees this as his golden opportunity. "Jake has mentioned that he'd be interested in fighting Nate (in MMA) if Nate was able to be successful," Perry explained. "But you know, I'm looking to go out on May 16th, give it everything I've got, dominate, and see if Jake goes running scared or if he wants to fight an MMA fight. Let's do it."

With a win over Diaz, Perry aims to force Paul's hand. Will the YouTube star turned boxer accept the challenge of a seasoned MMA veteran in his own element? For fans of combat sports and the gear that fuels these warriors, this is a storyline worth watching—and one that could redefine the boundaries between boxing and MMA.