‘I used to be great’: UFC wildman Mike Perry faces uncertain future after busting nose, enduring mockery for latest defeat (VIDEO)

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Controversial UFC welterweight Mike Perry has appeared to admit that his defeat to Daniel Rodriguez at UFC Vegas 23 has left his future uncertain, dramatically adding that he will "bleed every day" for his family if necessary.

Heavy-handed Perry lost by unanimous decision to relative newcomer Rodriguez, taking a beating that left his nose well out of shape and his face a bloody mess as he suffered a fourth defeat in five fights.

While Rodriguez claimed that the contest had played out "exactly" as he had expected, new father Perry pledged to put his family first and alluded to a possible future outside of the UFC with one fight left on his current deal.

"I used to be great," Perry said, sharing a photo of himself on social media with baby Ocean and partner Latory Gonzalez, who again was in his corner for the bout.

Daniel Rodriguez defeats Mike Perry via UD #UFCVegas23 pic.twitter.com/Muwnqd4IDP

— Helen Yee (@HelenYeeSports) April 10, 2021

Mike Perry’s response to his loss at #UFCVegas23, via his Instagram. pic.twitter.com/XYmQlu0O7H

— Alex Behunin (@AlexBehunin) April 10, 2021

"I don't know what happened. I have a fight left on my contract. I’ll train hard, I’ll give it my all for my family.

"Whatever I have to do to give them a better life – I’ll bleed every day for them, if I have to."

Mike Perry’s nose is so broke it started an OnlyFans account. #UFC

— MMA Roasted (@MMARoasted) April 10, 2021

Mike Perry at Bellator headquarters on Monday morning #UFCVegas23

pic.twitter.com/QLb86vhRr3

— 𝔾𝕃𝕀𝕋ℂℍ (@MMAPORT) April 10, 2021

Known for his confrontational online outbursts, beaten Perry received little sympathy from viewers, some of whom joked that his last 'win' had been when he attacked an elderly man in a restaurant in Texas last summer in an incident that was caught on camera.

"Mike Perry’s nose fell completely off in the first round," said one of the many critics to point out that 'Platinum' has been known to suffer nasal injuries in bouts. "They spent the remaining two rounds looking for it."

mike perry *gets punched*

his nasal bone: pic.twitter.com/TH5L8WKKB0

— Robbie Poirier🏝🇵🇹 (@RobbiePoirier10) April 10, 2021

Not a Mike Perry fight until he breaks his nose. These are all on different days... pic.twitter.com/ox90Kdnv8G

— Tweet Man (@GuyWithTweet) April 10, 2021

Former UFC fighter Chris Leben implied that Perry's disfigured face made him look like he was in a science fiction film. "I’ve got a good plastic surgeon, champ," he added. "Hit me up."

Others told Perry that he could prepare for a future with Bellator MMA, although Gonzalez remained supportive of her lover.

Warning: video contains swearing

The last fight Mike Perry has won #UFCVegas23 pic.twitter.com/8bSV36OyYH

— Jason Williams (@jasoneg33) April 10, 2021

Sci-Fi Mike Perry! I’ve got a good plastic surgeon champ, HMU! pic.twitter.com/hKUpGr5AdA

— Chris Leben (@ChrisLebenMMA) April 10, 2021

"You're still the greatest," she told the 29-year-old after his third consecutive conclusive defeat on the cards.

"You are the strongest man to go in the octagon and do what you do. It's only up from here. We love you, daddy."

Californian Rodriguez recovered from his decision defeat to Nicolas Dalby at UFC 255 to record the fourth win of his five UFC fights.

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