This is the problem with up and coming exciting fighters these days. Fans tend to overhype unready fighters and They get promoted and pushed too fast because of their personalities, fighting style, looks and etc. so when the time comes to actually fight higher level fighters who have been grinding away against proper competition they aren’t ready for that caliber of fighter. Unfortunately It’s way too common in Modern MMA.
Perry is a prime example of this. Sadly I think it wastes true potential for natural growth in the fighters we have.