Perry Filkins was born on April 3,1988 and is an American professional mixed martial artist who competed in Bellator's Middleweight division.
13 Facts About Perry Filkins
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Perry Filkins's father was a truck driver, so as a result the young Filkins would often have to fend for himself from a young age.
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Athletic, Perry Filkins played various sports at Millington High School, being the quarterback for the football team while competing in wrestling.
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Perry Filkins enjoyed BMX and won a national title in the sport in 2007.
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Perry Filkins soon bounced back winning his next four fights via TKO with one of the wins being over Strikeforce veteran, Louis Taylor.
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Perry Filkins made his debut for Bellator on November 16,2012 at Bellator 81 against German striker Jonas Billstein and won via unanimous decision.
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Perry Filkins was expected to face Dan Cramer at Bellator 98 on September 7,2013 in the quarterfinal of Bellator's Season Nine Middleweight Tournament.
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However, Cramer withdrew from the bout and Perry Filkins instead faced Jeremy Kimball.
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Perry Filkins won in the third and final round via rear-naked choke submission.
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Perry Filkins was expected to face Brennan Ward in the semifinal at Bellator 102 on October 4,2013.
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However, Perry Filkins pulled out of the bout due to a torn PCL.
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Perry Filkins was removed from the tournament and Ward instead faced Joe Pacheco in the semifinal.
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Perry Filkins next faced Dan Cramer on September 5,2014 at Bellator 123.