Mike ‘Platinum’ Perry, the former UFC fighter who transitioned into bare-knuckle boxing, recently appeared on the JRE podcast ‘MMA Show’. During his conversation with Joe Rogan, Perry expressed his interest in working on films, hoping to explore a career beyond combat sports.

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This led to an engaging discussion about which movie franchise would be a perfect fit for Perry’s larger-than-life personality and physicality. Rogan had a suggestion that caught Perry’s attention. And it involves guns, action, and those iconic sharp suits!

Joe Rogan wants Mike Perry to be the bad guy in his favorite action franchise

Perry, in his appearance on the JRE MMA Show, expressed his desire to become an actor. He mentioned to Rogan, “Let me be a bad guy in a movie or something.”

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Rogan then proposed the idea of Perry being a part of the John Wick franchise. Excitedly, Perry responded, “Let’s go! Keanu bro…” and playfully waved his hands around, mimicking karate chops.

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Rogan further emphasized that Perry would make an amazing bad-guy assassin, donning a sharp suit. Rogan emphasized, stating, “That actually would work, I could actually see that.” 

Fans of the podcast will know that Joe Rogan is a huge John Wick fan. And has also been spotted training with guns at Taran Tactical, the company responsible for training Keanu Reeves for the John Wick series of films. As such, his encouragement of Perry comes as no surprise!

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Mike Perry’s sense of theatrics proven during confrontation with Conor McGregor

During the Joe Rogan podcast fans could get a closer look at what drives Mike Perry. His career trajectory following his departure from the UFC and his subsequent signing with BKFC has been rising consistently.

Perry has always captivated fans with his intriguing persona and unfiltered approach to expressing himself.

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Perry’s recent victory over former UFC Middleweight champion Luke Rockhold at BKFC 41 further solidified his position in the combat sports landscape. However, it was Perry’s encounter with Conor McGregor and his ability to engage in theatrics that caught the attention of fans worldwide.

During a post-fight altercation, McGregor was invited into the ring with Perry, where the Irish MMA star passionately chanted, “I never retired” multiple times, making it clear that he still had fighting aspirations. Despite the initial tension, Perry and McGregor reconciled, exchanging handshakes and expressing mutual respect, diffusing any potential animosity.

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Perry’s ability to engage in theatrics and make people buy into his persona makes him a good fit for the big screen. The question now lingers: Will we see Mike Perry square off against Keanu Reeves in the next John Wick film? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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Dushyant Patni is a Senior UFC Writer at EssentiallySports, bringing over eight years of diverse writing experience and a Master’s in English Literature to the fight game. For the past two years, he has been a key figure at the ES Fight Night Desk, covering live MMA action with a sharp eye for subtle in-round details that often escape casual viewers. A lifelong combat sports enthusiast, Dushyant’s passion spans boxing, Bruce Lee’s martial arts philosophy, PRIDE FC’s golden era, and modern-day UFC. This unique blend of old-school fight culture and contemporary analysis enables him to connect with both hardcore MMA purists and new-generation fans. His journalistic depth was recognized when his breakdown of Conor McGregor’s ‘Sweet Love’ venture earned a public nod from The Notorious himself. Before joining EssentiallySports, Dushyant built a versatile content portfolio, writing for pop culture platforms, authoring educational books for children, crafting audience-driven web content for major clients, and even working as a teacher. This multifaceted background fuels his narrative-driven fight coverage, where every match is not just a contest, but a story worth telling.

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