UFC Welterweight Mike Perry took to Twitter and sent a message to his rival Darren Till ahead of his fight. The Englishman is set to compete against former divisional champion Robert Whittaker in the headlining feature of the card. Not to mention, the event marks the final outing of the promotion on Yas Fight Island in Abu Dhabi.
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‘Platinum’ Perry has been at odds with his former friend Till following a public feud between the two on social media. The pointed comment made by Perry is a clear indication that the two are still in each other’s crosshairs. Moreover, Darren Till has mentioned his former divisional rival in multiple interviews leading up to his scrap.
I’m rooting for you @darrentill2 , usually whoever I’m rooting for loses tho 🤷🏼♂️🙅🏼♂️
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) July 23, 2020
Mike Perry and Darren Till: A brief history
The two elite fighters began their association on the wrong foot, following a verbal scuffle after Till competed. Additionally, the two vowed to settle their differences inside the cage at a later point in time. The infamous moment that saw them jawing at each other had MMA fans and the media excited for a potential fan-friendly scrap.
Although the fight never materialized, the media captured Darren Till and Mike Perry cordially interacting with each other. A hilarious miscommunication over the words ‘spar’ and ‘spa’ was caught on tape, prompting talks of reconciliation. Not to mention, they were photographed together on numerous occasions, with their dust-up seemingly behind them
Till made a website with the sole intention of ridiculing his foe turned friend, much to Perry’s disapproval. ‘The Gorilla’ also passed comments about Mike Perry’s girlfriend which he states were purely in jest. Darren Till has become a hugely divisive figure due to his recent antics of trolling other fighters and MMA personalities.
Mike Perry had less than pleasant things to say about his former friend before his co-main event fight against Mickey Gall. He expressed his disgust towards Till and believed the latter crossed personal and professional lines. The story between the two elite fighters is an ever-developing saga that has taken many unexpected turns. The MMA sphere awaits the journey that both fighters embark on from this point forward.
Source: Mike Perry Twitter
