Mike Perry Faces Pay Cut After Dillon Danis Withdraws from Duel Arena Event

Dillon Danis has pulled out of the inaugural Duel Arena event in Orlando, Florida, due to a severe cut on his arm. This withdrawal has also impacted his opponent, Mike Perry, who is now set to face Brandon Jenkins instead and has confirmed a significant reduction in his pay.

Reports indicate that Perry has accepted a pay cut of approximately 50% after Danis's exit from the fight. Although Perry did not initially confirm the exact figure, he acknowledged that the promotion had lowered his purse due to the change in opponents. He expressed disappointment over the financial implications of taking a last-minute fight.

While it is uncommon for fighters to experience a pay cut when their opponent withdraws, similar situations have occurred in the past. Perry has raised questions about the timing of Danis's injury, suggesting that it may not have occurred as recently as claimed. Despite these doubts, Perry is preparing to fight Jenkins at a reduced purse, with the bout now taking place in the middleweight division.