In a surprising turn of events, Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) fighter Mike Perry has fired back at Conor McGregor after the UFC star claimed to have fired him. The exchange took place on social media, with Perry asserting that McGregor does not have the authority to fire him due to their ownership of the BKFC promotion.

The controversy arose when McGregor took to Twitter to inform Perry of his release from the promotion, allowing him to pursue his upcoming competition in the Dirty Boxing Championship. However, Perry quickly responded, stating that McGregor's action was not valid since they both hold ownership stakes in BKFC.

Perry, a former UFC star, had an impressive record of 5-0 with three knockouts in BKFC leading up to his recent boxing match against Paul in Tampa. Despite the loss, which marked his second professional boxing bout and his first since a knockout defeat during his debut in 2015, Perry remains confident in his position within the BKFC promotion.

During a press conference following his defeat to Paul, Perry boldly stated, "He doesn't have a promotion because me and him are owners of BKFC, so he can't fire me." This declaration highlights the unique dynamic between Perry and McGregor, as both fighters not only compete in BKFC but also co-own the organization.

While the details surrounding their ownership shares in the promotion remain undisclosed, Perry's response indicates a strong belief in his continuing role within BKFC. McGregor has yet to issue a response to Perry's claims, leaving fans speculating about the future of their involvement in the hybrid rules combat sports promotion.

As the conflict continues to unfold on social media, fans eagerly await any further developments between Perry and McGregor. The tensions between the two fighters add an intriguing twist to the already captivating world of combat sports, leaving fans wondering how this dispute will impact their careers and the future of BKFC.