The energy in Miami hit a fever pitch this weekend as Dirty Boxing, the bare-knuckle league co-founded by combat icons Jon Jones and Mike Perry, delivered an unforgettable night of combat and culture. With its no-gloves format, raw intensity, and explosive matchups, the event proved that Dirty Boxing is more than a promotion — it’s a movement.
The crowd was stacked with star power, featuring fighting legends like Jon Jones, Yoel Romero, Tito Ortiz, and Andre Berto, who watched from cageside. Also in attendance were major influencers and internet personalities including Jack Doherty, the Nelk Boys, the Island Boys, Robert Wilmote (aka NDO Champ), and many others — making the night a perfect storm of athleticism and viral entertainment.
Rob “Wolf” Perez’s Entrance: Music Meets Mayhem
One of the most electric moments of the night came during the walkout of rising heavyweight Rob “Wolf” Perez, who entered the arena with independent hip-hop artist Jake Canney performing his custom walkout track, “Dirty Boxing Anthem,” live. The gritty, high-energy performance matched the league’s underground vibe and had the crowd on fire before the fight even began.
Rob “Wolf” Perez Defeats UFC Veteran Alex Nicholson via First-Round TKO
Inside the cage, Rob “Wolf” Perez wasted no time making a statement, facing off against Alex “The Spartan” Nicholson, a veteran of UFC, PFL, and BKFC with a reputation for knockout power and toughness. But in the first round, during a striking exchange, Nicholson suffered a sudden knee injury — forcing the referee to stop the fight and awarding Perez a TKO victory.
The injury was serious enough that Nicholson had to be helped out on a stretcher — a shocking outcome given his experience and durability.
“Talk Sh*t, Get Hit” — Perez Quotes the Anthem After the Win
On the mic after the fight, Rob Perez circled back to the energy of his walkout, directly quoting Jake Canney’s Dirty Boxing Anthem by shouting: “Talk shit, get hit!” — a lyric that had echoed through the arena just moments earlier.
It was a full-circle moment: he didn’t just walk out to the song — he embodied it, backing up the message with a dominant first-round finish.
“I Belong to Dirty Boxing” — Title Shot Locked In for DBX3
Still in the ring, Perez declared: “I belong to Dirty Boxing,” making it clear he wanted a shot at the title. Commentator Jason Anik (brother of UFC’s Jon Anik) immediately confirmed the news — Rob “Wolf” Perez will headline DBX3, the next Dirty Boxing event, in a fight for the inaugural Dirty Boxing Championship belt.
He’ll face none other than Jairzinho Rozenstruik, the explosive former UFC heavyweight contender from Suriname known for his knockout power and elite striking.
To top it all off, after leaving the cage, Perez walked straight to Jon Jones at cageside and called him out face-to-face, delivering one last powerful message to the man who helped build the league he’s now taking over.
Dirty Boxing Miami wasn’t just a success — it was a moment in fight culture. And with a championship fight on deck and a rising star in Rob “Wolf” Perez, all eyes are now on DBX3.
