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Brandon Jenkins TKOs Mike Perry After Perry Shoulder Injury

8/30/2026

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Summary

Jenkins Upsets Perry

Mike Perry lost to Brandon Jenkins by first-round TKO at Duel Arena 1 in Orlando’s Kia Center.
Perry dislocated his shoulder in the first round before Jenkins finished him with a body kick.
After Dillon Danis withdrew, Jenkins stepped in on one-day notice and the event became a free stream.

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Danis Withdraws

Dillon Danis withdrew from Duel Arena 1 and posted insults toward Nate Diaz on X.
Dillon Danis accused Nate Diaz of abandoning his brother and threatened to physically assault him.
Nate Diaz replied with a laughing emoji and a vulgar jab at Dillon Danis.
Their rivalry began after a near-fight at a Madison Square Garden UFC event in 2024.
Fans speculate a future bout between Dillon Danis and Nate Diaz could materialize.

History

Historical Context

In 2009 UFC 84 in Las Vegas saw Brock Lesnar step in on a 30-minute notice, knock out his opponent and draw 13,000 fans for a $2.5 million gate, a move announced by promoter Dana White. The debut arrived amid a 2009 popularity surge sparked by UFC 100 and a rash of injuries that forced the UFC to rely on standby fighters, a practice that reshaped card planning.

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Jenkins Upsets Perry

Mike Perry lost to Brandon Jenkins by first-round TKO at Duel Arena 1 in Orlando’s Kia Center.
Perry dislocated his shoulder in the first round before Jenkins finished him with a body kick.
After Dillon Danis withdrew, Jenkins stepped in on one-day notice and the event became a free stream.

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