Warning: Video contains coarse language
UFC welterweight Mike Perry was involved in a physical altercation at a Texas restaurant on Tuesday night.
The incident was captured on video, in which Perry can be heard saying the N-word multiple times.
Mike Perry in a bar fight last night over someone “touching him”.
— MMA Eejit 🇮🇪 (@MMAEejit) July 8, 2020
This is pretty disgusting behaviour from a UFC calibre fighter. Acting like a complete child. pic.twitter.com/ZAuxZTtXtW
It took place at Table 82 in Lubbock, Texas, according to TMZ Sports.
There were three victims, and though Perry was questioned by police at the scene, he was not arrested, Steven Marrocco of MMA Fighting reports.
Perry was charged with Class A assault and could face a fine of $500, Marrocco adds.
The fighter took to Twitter on Wednesday night to provide a short statement.
No comment
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) July 9, 2020
He owns a 14-6 professional record and most recently earned a unanimous-decision victory over Mickey Gall on June 27.
