Mike Perry on Alan Jouban: 'I'm Going to Break Him Fast'
Mike Perry on Alan Jouban: 'I'm Going to Break Him Fast'
Brash-talking UFC upstart Mike Perry plans to keep his hot streak rolling against Alan Jouban.
Mike Perry has been in the UFC for less than six months, but he's already made a big impact.
Having recorded back-to-back wins over Hyun Gyu Lim at UFC 202 and then Danny Roberts at UFC 204, the American now finds himself matched against Alan Jouban at UFC on Fox 22 on December 17.
Speaking six weeks after his win latest over Roberts in Manchester, England, Perry further offered his thoughts on the fight.
"I've watched the fight a few times--it was great and it was entertaining," Perry said. "I just look to go out there, be entertaining and come out there with the win and that's exactly what I did that night and I'm going to do it again.
"To be honest I think Danny was the best he was ever going to be that night and he would've beaten a lot of welterweights that night. It just wasn't inside of him to beat me and guys are going to watch that fight and see that he just didn't have what it took.
"He was in the prime of his life right then and he did everything he was supposed to do and he did it right. I'm just going to keep doing what's been working for me and just keeping doing what I do."
Despite being pushed hard by Roberts in that fight at UFC 204, Perry was always very open about wanting to take a third fight before the end of 2016. He described how the fight with Jouban came about and how he didn't even care about the name on the bout agreement.
"I told my manager right after Danny Roberts and I think even said it on a couple of interviews before that I was going to beat Roberts and then I wanted another fight before the year was over," Perry said. "I told my manager, let's get a fight before this year is over to make it three and he we got one man. Three inside four months--I'm trying to do things differently, I'm trying to break records.
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"I tell my manager, Ibrahim Kawa First Round Management, I want to fight and he says ok, then he hits me up, says the opponent's name and I didn't even go look and I say "let's go; I'm ready"--it's as simple as that."
The name on the bout agreement for December 17 is of course Alan Jouban who is currently riding a two-fight wink streak. Perry gave his thoughts on his opponent, though he didn't let on that he cared who it was in the slightest.
"Yeah …. I mean, it doesn't matter the opponent anyone gives me or who I get, I'm going to study and I'm going to be smart," Perry said. "Any fighter can be written down on the paper and read like a book. I mean, I just see Jouban and I'm going to break him fast--I'm going to crush him.
"I'm going to move forward, he's not going to make me move back. He's not going to stop me and I'm going to break him. His body is breaking down and he's getting old. He's already got a broken hand and I've heard one time he's already torn an ACL. I'm going to hurt him bad and if he goes to sleep fast he might come back and fight again.
"If he puts up a fight and gets into a war with me like Roberts did--I will destroy his body and he won't come back from that."
Perry then gave his proceeded to prediction for the fight with Jouban. Suffice to say he wasn't a predicting a pretty ending for his opponent.
"Like I said, I'm going to move forward, come out fast and going to put it on him right away," Perry said. "I'm not going to waste any time. I wanted the crazy fight with Danny and I wanted to drag it out and have fun with it, but this time it's the end of the year and I'm trying to get out of that cage and enjoy my Christmas with my family and buy some gifts with the money that I win off his head.
"I'm just going to step forward and I'm going to smash him point blank period man. There's nothing he's going to be able to do. I'm going to put my hands on him fast and I'm going to hurt him and who knows, he's probably going to shoot for a takedown or something and then I'm going to finish it."
A win over Jouban in December will take Perry to a professional record of 10-0 and a UFC record of 3-0 having only debuted on August 20. The 25-year-old believes that a third successive win in the organization in under four months would be the perfect end to year. He then alluded to some big plans for 2017 though wouldn't quite reveal his hand as to exactly what they might be.
"Absolutely, it's not going to get any better," Perry said. "It just depends how I knock Jouban out and when and I am going to. I'm going to do what I do and it always seems to work out in my favor. At the end of the day, all I got to do is win and it's going to be perfect.
"I got some big things coming on the future that I can't wait to get out there and do and show to the world and I'm really going to blow things up here in the UFC. I've really got some great ideas that are going to come together here soon.
"I was actually hoping to do one in Sacramento, but certain people have to do certain things on that night and they can't make it out and I can't do wat I wanted to do. I'm going to have to save it for the next one and next time so it's going to be a real big surprise man and it's going to be pretty cool when the world sees that go down."
Perry then elaborated by saying he was already planning well ahead and that while Jouban might be the man to meet him next in the Octagon, he was already a step ahead of that.
"I'm thinking ahead of Jouban you know," Perry said. "I'm thinking world titles and I'm getting ready to call some guys out. I'm going to smash Jouban and then continue to make my dreams come true. One punk at a time man."
While some would consider fighting four times in a year to very active, Perry seemingly consider this as a minimum. The American is aiming for a very, very busy 2017 and if he gets his way, he will easily set some new records.
"Let's see, this time next year I will be about 14-0 and err, maybe a little more if I fought three time in four months," Perry said. "If we keep that up it's 3, 6, 9, that's 9 fights next year I don't know, we can make it happen. I could be 19-0--who knows.
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"Between 14-0 and 19-0 and I'll be fighting for the world title this time next year. They aren't going to deny me too long because I'm just going to knock everybody out. I'll be fighting for ten million dollars next year lets do it."
Love him or hate him, Perry has made a big splash since his debut and has already managed to establish a large following. The American had one final message for his fans before signing off and as you would expect, he did it in true Mike 'Platinum' Perry style.
"Pay attention--keep your eyes peeled," Perry said. "If you ain't believed before, I'll show you. It doesn't matter what I do or not, I'm just going to keep winning.
"Enjoy the show …. Motherf******."
Having recorded back-to-back wins over Hyun Gyu Lim at UFC 202 and then Danny Roberts at UFC 204, the American now finds himself matched against Alan Jouban at UFC on Fox 22 on December 17.
Thoughts on his performance at UFC 204
Speaking six weeks after his win latest over Roberts in Manchester, England, Perry further offered his thoughts on the fight.
"I've watched the fight a few times--it was great and it was entertaining," Perry said. "I just look to go out there, be entertaining and come out there with the win and that's exactly what I did that night and I'm going to do it again.
"To be honest I think Danny was the best he was ever going to be that night and he would've beaten a lot of welterweights that night. It just wasn't inside of him to beat me and guys are going to watch that fight and see that he just didn't have what it took.
"He was in the prime of his life right then and he did everything he was supposed to do and he did it right. I'm just going to keep doing what's been working for me and just keeping doing what I do."
How the fight with Jouban came together
Despite being pushed hard by Roberts in that fight at UFC 204, Perry was always very open about wanting to take a third fight before the end of 2016. He described how the fight with Jouban came about and how he didn't even care about the name on the bout agreement.
"I told my manager right after Danny Roberts and I think even said it on a couple of interviews before that I was going to beat Roberts and then I wanted another fight before the year was over," Perry said. "I told my manager, let's get a fight before this year is over to make it three and he we got one man. Three inside four months--I'm trying to do things differently, I'm trying to break records.
[instagram url="https://www.instagram.com/p/BMXxeaXhD2R/" hide_caption="0"]
"I tell my manager, Ibrahim Kawa First Round Management, I want to fight and he says ok, then he hits me up, says the opponent's name and I didn't even go look and I say "let's go; I'm ready"--it's as simple as that."
It doesn't matter who the name on the contract is
The name on the bout agreement for December 17 is of course Alan Jouban who is currently riding a two-fight wink streak. Perry gave his thoughts on his opponent, though he didn't let on that he cared who it was in the slightest.
"Yeah …. I mean, it doesn't matter the opponent anyone gives me or who I get, I'm going to study and I'm going to be smart," Perry said. "Any fighter can be written down on the paper and read like a book. I mean, I just see Jouban and I'm going to break him fast--I'm going to crush him.
"I'm going to move forward, he's not going to make me move back. He's not going to stop me and I'm going to break him. His body is breaking down and he's getting old. He's already got a broken hand and I've heard one time he's already torn an ACL. I'm going to hurt him bad and if he goes to sleep fast he might come back and fight again.
"If he puts up a fight and gets into a war with me like Roberts did--I will destroy his body and he won't come back from that."
Jouban will be finished just like the rest
Perry then gave his proceeded to prediction for the fight with Jouban. Suffice to say he wasn't a predicting a pretty ending for his opponent.
"Like I said, I'm going to move forward, come out fast and going to put it on him right away," Perry said. "I'm not going to waste any time. I wanted the crazy fight with Danny and I wanted to drag it out and have fun with it, but this time it's the end of the year and I'm trying to get out of that cage and enjoy my Christmas with my family and buy some gifts with the money that I win off his head.
"I'm just going to step forward and I'm going to smash him point blank period man. There's nothing he's going to be able to do. I'm going to put my hands on him fast and I'm going to hurt him and who knows, he's probably going to shoot for a takedown or something and then I'm going to finish it."
Big things coming so stay tuned
A win over Jouban in December will take Perry to a professional record of 10-0 and a UFC record of 3-0 having only debuted on August 20. The 25-year-old believes that a third successive win in the organization in under four months would be the perfect end to year. He then alluded to some big plans for 2017 though wouldn't quite reveal his hand as to exactly what they might be.
"Absolutely, it's not going to get any better," Perry said. "It just depends how I knock Jouban out and when and I am going to. I'm going to do what I do and it always seems to work out in my favor. At the end of the day, all I got to do is win and it's going to be perfect.
"I got some big things coming on the future that I can't wait to get out there and do and show to the world and I'm really going to blow things up here in the UFC. I've really got some great ideas that are going to come together here soon.
"I was actually hoping to do one in Sacramento, but certain people have to do certain things on that night and they can't make it out and I can't do wat I wanted to do. I'm going to have to save it for the next one and next time so it's going to be a real big surprise man and it's going to be pretty cool when the world sees that go down."
Setting records in 2017
Perry then elaborated by saying he was already planning well ahead and that while Jouban might be the man to meet him next in the Octagon, he was already a step ahead of that.
"I'm thinking ahead of Jouban you know," Perry said. "I'm thinking world titles and I'm getting ready to call some guys out. I'm going to smash Jouban and then continue to make my dreams come true. One punk at a time man."
While some would consider fighting four times in a year to very active, Perry seemingly consider this as a minimum. The American is aiming for a very, very busy 2017 and if he gets his way, he will easily set some new records.
"Let's see, this time next year I will be about 14-0 and err, maybe a little more if I fought three time in four months," Perry said. "If we keep that up it's 3, 6, 9, that's 9 fights next year I don't know, we can make it happen. I could be 19-0--who knows.
[instagram url="https://www.instagram.com/p/BMl75rRhetC/" hide_caption="0"]
"Between 14-0 and 19-0 and I'll be fighting for the world title this time next year. They aren't going to deny me too long because I'm just going to knock everybody out. I'll be fighting for ten million dollars next year lets do it."
A message to Team Platinum
Love him or hate him, Perry has made a big splash since his debut and has already managed to establish a large following. The American had one final message for his fans before signing off and as you would expect, he did it in true Mike 'Platinum' Perry style.
"Pay attention--keep your eyes peeled," Perry said. "If you ain't believed before, I'll show you. It doesn't matter what I do or not, I'm just going to keep winning.
"Enjoy the show …. Motherf******."