Meet Latory Gonzalez: Ex-UFC and BKFC Star Mike Perry’s Girlfriend and Mother of His Kid

Former UFC fighter Mike Perry shares a unique relationship with his partner, Latory Gonzalez. The two met at an MMA fight and their relationship blossomed into a marriage thereafter. Another interesting fact to consider is that Gonzalez has been a part of Perry’s camps as his trainer. Fans have even spotted her as a part of his corner during fights. 

Needless to say, ‘Platinum’ walked through Michael ‘Venom’ Page, Luke Rockhold, and Eddie Alvarez, just because of the love and support he receives from Gonzalez. And so, with his victory in mind, let’s explore all we know about his wife, Latory Gonzalez!

Meet Latory Gonzalez, Mike Perry’s wife: How did they meet?

Latory Gonzalez has been together with Mike Perry since 2020, and with a background in wrestling, she is no stranger to the world of combat sports. Gonzalez, who now has taken up Perry’s last name, has an Instagram following of over 30K followers, which highlights the influence she has managed to gain on social media. The couple got married in 2023. And their update regarding the same drew support from their fans and fighters in the combat sports community as well.

Did you know that it was Jon Jones who played wingman for Perry? Well, in an interview with CBS Sports in 2020, ‘Platinum’ revealed the story of how he met his wife. He narrated, “So I walked in and Jon Jones saw me and he smiled. He looked to his right and he saw Latory and he grabbed her hand and he grabbed my hand. He might have grabbed mine first; it makes me feel better [if I say] he grabbed mine first. He grabbed my hand and brought our hands together and I picked her up and gave her a hug and said, ‘Let’s get out of here.'”

Latory Gonzalez is a girl from Texas who has completed her graduation from Lubbock Christian University. And just like her husband, Gonzalez is also a martial artist. She is pretty prompt in the verses of boxing and wrestling. But later in her life, she gave up boxing and focused on wrestling.

They have been together ever since she became his girlfriend in 2020. The love story is indeed one where even heaven decides to shower good fortune. Now, let’s shift our focus to Perry’s children. After all, social media is filled with pictures and moments shared by the family.

How many kids do Mike Perry and Latory Gonzalez have?

The couple are also proud parents of 2 children. And their Instagram pages are often filled with updates, sharing glimpses of their family life with their fans. On the 6th of January, 2021, the couple welcomed their son, Ocean Perry, at the Holtz Children’s Hospital in Miami. It was a proud moment for the couple, but it wasn’t free from a bit of fear. When their son was born, he apparently didn’t breathe. However, the staff at the hospital ensured that Perry Jr. was all okay. The mixed martial artist even took to X to thank the hospital staff. 

Perry is also a father to Audyssey, the latest addition to the Perry family. Without a doubt, the couple shared pictures of the family on the internet, garnering nothing but love from the fight fans. The couple’s story is also significant as Perry once walked into an MMA bout in the UFC with Gonzalez as the only member of his corner team.

When Mike Perry replaced his coaches with Latory Gonzalez

Before his fight against Mickey Gall in 2020, Mike Perry had stated that he was barely pleased with his coaches and the team surrounding him. As such, the fighter decided to take over the responsibility for his training for the fight!

Perry, however, wasn’t alone, as Gonzalez was with him every step of the way! Fans saw Perry being escorted to the cage for the fight with Gonzalez at his side carrying the water and ice for him. During the fight, Gonzalez remained focused on the fight with the occasional words of encouragement for Perry. However, during a particularly heated exchange, she yelled out, “Punch Mickey Gall in the face!”

Despite the unconventional setup, Perry secured a unanimous decision victory over Gall, attributing the win to his training choices. He stated, “It’s all up to me, every time we get in there. It’s all up to me, I put the training camp together. It was necessary. I did what I needed to do to get the win.”

The couple’s story not only highlights their unconventional approach to fight preparation, but also underlines the strength of their partnership both inside and outside the ring.