Brawl Erupts Between Mike Perry and Eddie Alvarez at BKFC Event

Perry explains how the confrontation with Alvarez and his family unfolded at KnuckleMania 6

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Former UFC fighter Mike Perry has detailed the brawl that took place between him and Eddie Alvarez at the recent BKFC KnuckleMania 6 event in Philadelphia. Perry says the incident started when he accidentally bumped into Alvarez's son's girlfriend, leading to a confrontation with Alvarez and his family that turned physical. Perry claims he never intended any disrespect, but the situation escalated into a brawl that saw multiple people involved.

Why it matters

The altercation between Perry and Alvarez, two prominent MMA fighters, has generated significant attention and discussion within the combat sports community. The incident highlights the intense rivalries and emotions that can arise between fighters, even outside of the ring or cage.

The details

According to Perry, the incident began when he accidentally bumped into Alvarez's son's girlfriend while seated in the front row. When Alvarez's son confronted Perry about it, tensions rose, and Alvarez himself then pushed Perry hard, leading to a brawl. Perry says he was alone at ringside and did not start throwing punches until he was pushed down, at which point others became involved, including someone trying to knock out Alvarez's girlfriend. Perry believes Alvarez was simply acting as a protective father in the situation.

  • The incident occurred at the BKFC KnuckleMania 6 event on February 11, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The players

Mike Perry

A former UFC fighter who is currently undefeated in his BKFC career, having defeated several UFC veterans.

Eddie Alvarez

A former UFC and Bellator lightweight champion who has fought once in BKFC since losing to Perry in 2023.

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What they’re saying

“you can't f*ck with someone's family and expect shit to be cordial.”

— Eddie Alvarez (Social media)

“Eddie was doing what a dad should do. And he wasn't really trying to get me on the ground. I don't think from angles I saw.”

— Mike Perry (middleeasy.com)

What’s next

BKFC president David Feldman has teased that Perry might face 'the biggest name that he ever fought times 5' around May in Florida, raising anticipation for his next match.

The takeaway

The brawl between Perry and Alvarez at the BKFC event highlights the intense rivalries and emotions that can arise between fighters, even outside of competition. While the incident was sparked by an accidental bump, it escalated into a physical altercation that involved multiple people and drew significant attention within the combat sports community.