Mike Perry releases statement following hometown loss to Max Griffin at UFC Orlando.<\/p>\n
UFC welterweight Mike Perry (11-3 MMA) suffered his second straight setback at tonight’s UFC on FOX 28 event in his hometown of Orlando, dropping a unanimous decision to Max Griffin on the evening’s main card<\/a>.<\/p>\n Griffin was able to get the better of Perry in the stand up department for the majority of their fifteen minute battle and even dropped Mike in the contests second-round. <\/p>\n With that said, the always-tough Perry continued to press the action throughout the fight and went for the kill right until the final horn sounded to end the three-round main card contest.<\/p>\n After earning back-to-back highlight reel knockouts over opponents Jake Ellenberger<\/a> and Alex Reyes, Perry has now lost two fights in a row and has fallen out of the welterweight divisions title picture.<\/p>\n With that said, Perry is now planning on taking some time off to get “back to the drawing board”.<\/p>\n “Platinum” took to Twitter where he issued the following statement to his fans while congratulating Max Griffin on his victory.<\/p>\n Back to the drawing board. I\u2019m gonna enjoy some time off. Good job @maxPAINmma<\/a> . . . The love and support from my friends and loved ones is great and that\u2019s all that matters right now. I\u2019m still me so if you hating #DigAHole<\/a> #JumpRightIn<\/a><\/p>\n — Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) February 25, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n