Mike Perry releases official statement, ‘deepest apologies’ for DUI arrest (but it’s ChatGPT)

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After a quiet few years, Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) star Mike Perry has once again found himself in some legal hot water. The former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Welterweight slugger was arrested and charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) last weekend in Lake County, Florida. He refused to take a field sobriety test and also popped for refusing to sign a citation.

To make matters worse, video of Perry’s arrest has released, and it’s not great. A very agitated Perry does not respond positively to being cuffed, dropping slurs and accusing the officers of arresting him because “They know exactly who I am.” Fortunately for everyone involved, it wasn’t violent, but it was an ugly scene.

Consequently, Perry has released an official statement apologizing for disrespecting the officers involved in his arrest. It reads, “I am writing this to express my deepest apologies for the inappropriate and disrespectful language I used towards members of the Clermont police department. I understand that my words were hurtful and offensive, and I sincerely regret my actions. I recognize the important and often difficult work that law enforcement officers do to keep our community safe, and I truly respect the dedication and sacrifice that comes with the job. My behavior was inexcusable, and I take full responsibility for my actions. Please know that this incident does not reflect how I truly feel about the [Police Department/Officers], and I will make every effort to ensure this type of behavior never happens again. I hope you can accept my apology as sincere, and I will be more mindful and respectful in the future. Thank you for your time and consideration.”

If that doesn’t read like a real “Platinum” quote, that’s because it’s almost certainly not. Immediately, Perry was accused by many online of using ChatGPT or a similar artificial intelligence to generate the apology. Perry didn’t even change the “[Police Department/Officers]” to the relevant department that arrested him!

Talk about low effort …

At any rate, Perry’s last appearance in combat sports was a July beating at the hands of Jake Paul. Perry has no bout scheduled, but he’s expected to return to BKFC for his next match, as he currently holds a 5-0 record sans gloves.

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