Jon Jones and Mike Perry share an interesting relationship, marked by both camaraderie and controversy. The pair have exchanged support and mutual respect on social media, often commenting on each other’s performances. Jones, a dominant figure in both light heavyweight and heavyweight divisions, has expressed admiration for Perry’s toughness and fighting style.

Perry, known for his raw and unpredictable nature, has frequently spoken highly of Jones, despite the latter’s ups and downs outside the Octagon. But do you know the current heavyweight champion helped ‘Platinum’ find his wife Latory Gonzalez? Let us find out how ‘Bones’ weaved his magic this time outside the Octagon.

Mike Perry shares how Jon Jones helped him find his partner at a party

Mike Perry’s relationship with his partner, Latory Gonzalez, is truly unique. The couple first met at an MMA event, and their connection quickly grew, eventually leading to marriage. An interesting aspect of their relationship is that Gonzalez has also played a significant role in Perry’s training camps, even serving as his trainer. Fans have often seen her in his corner during his fights, highlighting the close-knit nature of their partnership both inside and outside the Octagon. Gonzalez has been with Mike Perry since 2020, bringing her wrestling background into the world of combat sports.

But do you know all of this wouldn’t have been possible if Jon Jones hadn’t taken the initiative? In a video posted by Dirty Boxing on their Instagram page, the former UFC fighter shared the entire story. Perry said, “She was wearing her leopard skirt. And she was cute. It was automatic. But here’s the thing Jon Jones was there. And then he grabbed her arm and grabbed my arm and then I just picked her up. That’s funny. I liked her brown skin.” 

Now going by Perry’s last name, she has built a strong social media presence with over 30K followers, showcasing her growing influence. The couple tied the knot in 2023, and their marriage announcement was met with overwhelming support from fans and fellow fighters within the combat sports community. Latory Perry hails from Texas and graduated from Lubbock Christian University. Like her husband, Mike Perry, she has a background in martial arts. Initially, she trained in both boxing and wrestling but eventually shifted her focus entirely to wrestling, leaving boxing behind as she pursued this path further in her career.

Mike Perry has been in the news lately for co-founding Dirty Boxing Championship. The former UFC champion decided to start his new venture after his boss Conor McGregor threatened to fire him from BKFC (or at least posted about it on social media). Perry has decided to follow in the footsteps of the former dual champion and has high hopes for his latest venture. But what does Jon Jones think about the whole? Let us find out about it below.

Jon Jones has nothing but praise for Mike Perry and his new venture

Dirty Boxing Championship’s debut event promised “More action, more finishes, no bulls–t”, and it certainly delivered, leaving the fighting community in absolute delight. A 47-year-old Yoel Romero stunned everyone with a knockout of Duane Crespo. Even UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones, who was present at the event, was in awe of the Cuban’s performance. Afterward, Dave Schmulenson, known as The Schmo, caught up with both Perry and Jones. When Schmulenson asked Jones to share a final message for his fans, Jones immediately responded, saying, “Mike Perry is one of the realest n***as to have ever lived.” After delivering the praise, Jones walked off, leaving Perry beaming with joy.

Receiving praise from someone like Jon Jones is a major accomplishment, and Mike Perry couldn’t hide his excitement. At Jones’s compliment, he grinned and exclaimed, “My dog, my dog, man,” while playfully mimicking a dog barking in appreciation. Proud of the acknowledgment from one of the greatest fighters in MMA history, Perry shared the moment on his Instagram, writing, “Compliments don’t get any higher. I fought my a** off for this type of recognition. Thanks, champ.” ‘Platinum’ is not one to take insults or jabs from anyone, regardless of how big their status in the MMA world may be. With his new promotion gaining attention, Mike Perry is looking to issue a strong statement to the superstar Dubliner.

With fighters like Jon Jones rooting for it to possibility of becoming a success, will Mike Perry’s new venture be as successful as he hopes it to be? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.