{"id":368270,"date":"2020-11-19T06:28:33","date_gmt":"2020-11-19T14:28:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/?p=368270"},"modified":"2022-02-04T16:58:49","modified_gmt":"2022-02-05T00:58:49","slug":"mike-perry-explains-why-he-plans-to-cut-his-final-20-pounds-last-minute-for-ufc-255","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/mma-news\/ufc-255\/mike-perry-explains-why-he-plans-to-cut-his-final-20-pounds-last-minute-for-ufc-255\/","title":{"rendered":"Mike Perry explains why he plans to cut his final 20 pounds \u201clast minute\u201d for UFC 255"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>UFC welterweight Mike Perry has explained his unusual method behind his upcoming weight cut for UFC 255.<\/p>\n<p>The controversial Perry has been in the headlines for a multitude of reasons over the course of the last few months, and after some recent allegations that were thrown his way, he&#8217;ll want to try and put the focus back on his mixed martial arts career when he fights Tim Means this weekend.<\/p>\n<p>During his pre-fight media obligations, Perry didn&#8217;t seem to be all too concerned about the fact that he has 20 pounds left to cut in the next few days.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"UFC 255: Mike Perry Answers Domestic Violence Allegations, Reveals Fight Corners - MMA Fighting\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RXDD2fTYLeg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p id=\"ll3BEa\">\u201cIt is what it is,\u201d Perry said (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mmamania.com\/2020\/11\/19\/21573784\/midnight-mania-mike-perry-weight-cut-ufc-255-espn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MMA Mania<\/a>). \u201cI have to be on weight on Friday morning. Over the years, I\u2019ve done it a little early, because I didn\u2019t want to do it last minute. Since I understand the process more, I can wait. So, I still have like 20 [pounds] that I\u2019m going to plan on cutting last minute.\u201d<\/p>\n<p id=\"jvHtvI\">\u201cI understand hard work. So, it\u2019s not really that I\u2019m worried, but I am curious if I\u2019ve gotten bigger. I know I can do it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Perry had already alluded to his weight cut in a recent tweet, but on a more serious note, he&#8217;s also <a href=\"http:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/mma-news\/ufc\/mike-perry-reveals-he-still-has-a-bunch-of-weight-to-cut-for-ufc-255-im-not-sure-how-i-do-it-but-here-we-go\/\">released a statement<\/a> in regards to the aforementioned domestic abuse allegations that he has been accused of.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cIt\u2019s come to my attention that a media organization will be running a story in reference to a past issue with my ex-wife. I would like to address this here now. First and foremost I did not put my hands on my ex at any point in our short term marriage. Secondly, I have already admitted to having an issue with alcohol, and I have been a part of an intensive rehab program that was able to help address not only that but also helped me with anger management. After the completion of the course, I realized that I had said some things in the past that do not put me and what I stand for in the best of light and for that I apologize. I am now in a loving relationship where I am looking forward and excited to welcoming my first born. I\u2019m hopeful, my ex can move on and find peace as I have.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>What do you think the future holds for Mike Perry?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UFC welterweight Mike Perry has explained his unusual method behind his upcoming weight cut for UFC 255. 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