Mike Perry releases first statement after stoppage loss to Brandon Jenkins, shoulder injury

Mike Perry broke his silence Monday following a devastating first-round stoppage loss to Brandon Jenkins at Duel Arena 1 in Orlando this past Saturday. The former UFC fighter's night unraveled when his shoulder dislocated during an exchange in the corner, an injury Jenkins immediately exploited to secure the finish.

Perry had originally been scheduled to face Dillon Danis at the hybrid event, but Danis withdrew just two days before the matchup. Despite the short-notice switch, Perry stepped in against Jenkins while coming off a stoppage victory over Nate Diaz on the Rousey vs. Carano card in May.

On social media, Perry kept his statement brief and philosophical, avoiding detailed specifics about the fight or his injury. "Health is wealth," he wrote, reflecting on the toll of the MMA lifestyle. He emphasized the importance of caring for body, mind, and spirit, and stressed the value of consistency, recovery, and stretching. Perry concluded by acknowledging lessons learned and signaling his intent to return. The shoulder dislocation will likely require recovery time before his next appearance, but his measured tone suggests he views the setback as a learning opportunity rather than a career-defining moment.