Bloody Elbow is an independent, reader supported publication. Former UFC fighters Mike Perry and Luke Rockhold are all set to headline BKFC 41, the upcoming bare-knuckle fighting event which will take place on April 29 at the 1stBank Center in Broomfield, Colora Im in the Platinum Perry business, and whatever I need to do to take care of the fam is what I need to do.. The bout was as advertised, as both fighters put on a wild show. Sawyer Depee via knockout Round 2, 1:00, Edgard Plazaola def. The win moves Perry to 3-0 in BKFC with the biggest win of his career now coming against Rockhold. Chad Mendes was the most recent fighter to lend his voice to the chorus when he said BKFC paid him more than he received for any of his UFC fights. You'll now receive the top MMA Junkie stories each day directly in your inbox. BKFC 41 goes live tonight in Denver, CO featuring a main event of Mike Perry vs. Luke Rockhold. Im very happy fighting here and Im excited to fight., In April 2021, Corey Anderson said, In two fights / six months with Bellator, Ive made double of what I did in 15 fights (11 wins 2 bonuses) seven years with UFC. The mind shudders at the thought. A daily roundup of all your fighting news from MMA Fighting, By submitting your email, you agree to our, Mike Perry shows aftermath of breaking Luke Rockholds teeth with his fist at BKFC 41. Trent focuses on the day-to-day business of MMA both inside and outside the cage for Bloody Elbow. Paige VanZant, Corey Anderson, Tyron Woodley, Kevin Lee, Mike Perry, and Chad Mendes. We can make any fight happen, though.. Our customer service team is standing by ready to help you. Sign up for the After all, were talking about a lunatic who once strode straight into the mouth of Hades and out-dueled Justin Gaethje in a battle of wills. But Perry can dream. Luke Rockhold Claims To Earn Much More In BKFC Than He Did In UFC Paige VanZant, a former UFC fighter, stated that she earns 10-times more than she did in MMA after signing with BKFC. Details on his departure were scarce, though UFC President Dana White later said the 30-year-old sluggers contract with the industry-leader expired, allowing him to entertain other offers. I had something to fight for extra. It makes me be me. Time is exactly what he wont have with Perry in his face, swinging heavy shots that promise to test his well-tested chin. Some gloves would be nice, though, BKFC president David Feldman reveals why Luke Rockhold couldnt continue in BKFC 41 main event, Arnold Allen: No moral victory in Max Holloway fight, I got half my pay, I lost my winning streak, I missed out on a title shot. Perry revealed his fight with Luke Rockhold at BKFC 41 was the final of his most recent deal, and while hes content to continue fighting without gloves, feeding his family is his priority. newsletter, Mike Perry feels he is a changed man, but the anger is still there, UFC veteran Mike Perry inks multi-fight contract to join BKFC, Israel Adesanya Walkouts to Knockouts T-Shirt, ONEs Chatri Sityodtong decided not to submit our final offer to Francis Ngannou after meeting, Luke Rockhold reacts to BKFC 41 loss: Im not done. Rothwell via Hulk smash. Mario Vargas via unanimous decision (48-45, 49-44, 47-46), Jomi Escoboza def. Any opportunities for entrepreneurship were welcome. Please logout and login again. Can A Female MMA Fighter Beat An Untrained Man In A Street Fight? Platinum hits like a truck and eats punishment for days without blinking. The ex-lightweight UFC champ has been through a ton of wars, gotten dropped dozens of times, and generally starts slow. The card's highly anticipated main event saw Mike Perry maintain his undefeated BKFC record against. Im excited to do it. Shes just the name Ferea needs to build more casual interest, so in that well-worn playbook, she marches out and puts up a competitive fight before losing on points to the champ, whos lighter, faster and a better finisher. Jade Masson-Wong via TKO (doctors stoppage) Round 3, 0:49, Francesco Ricchi def. Mike Perry by KO, round 1. Lane wobbles Perry. Jake Bostwich via unanimous decision (48-44, 48-44, 48-44), Ulysses Diaz def. Sometimes, it makes me get into the fight. #KnuckleMania2 pic.twitter.com/l3jAEy7wIV. Now I live and enjoy life to the fullest with my family everyday! Perry came out firing in all cylinders in the third. Marrocco: Bec Rawlings is a former champion, and a dedicated BKFC evangelist and early bare-knuckle headliner, so thats why shes getting the opportunity. A Close Look at the Life of a Fighter. BKFC 41: Perry vs. Rockhold predictions roundtable Mike Perry reveals he's free agent after BKFC 41 win, eyes fantasy How To Buy? Whats wrong with MMA? 7 at 135 pounds. Accomplished slugger, Mike Perry, will step up in weight to challenge former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight kingpin, Luke Rockhold, TONIGHT (Sat., April 29, 2023) at Bare. Highlights: BKFC 41 COLORADO PRESS CONFERENCE. But the Platinum is platinum. newsletter, Israel Adesanya Walkouts to Knockouts T-Shirt, Luke Rockhold reacts to BKFC 41 loss: Im not done. Meshew: Part of the fun of fighting for me is the mystery of it all. Some gloves would be nice, though, BKFC president David Feldman reveals why Luke Rockhold couldnt continue in BKFC 41 main event, Arnold Allen: No moral victory in Max Holloway fight, I got half my pay, I lost my winning streak, I missed out on a title shot. Notorious eventually made his way to the ring and had a nice staredown with Perry. Size difference be damned, Mike Perry via decision. Perry suggested he avenge a UFC loss in Donald Cerrone, who also was in attendance at BKFC 41, and then fight McGregor. If he can, Rockhold is in trouble, and while Mike Perry has many failings, actual fist-fighting aint one of them. BKFC Pay Per Views Tonight - FITE https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/02/bkfc-knucklemania-2-results-mike-perry-out-slugs-julian-lane-to-win-unanimous-decision-in-bkfc-debut, BKFC KnuckleMania 2 results: Christine Ferea batters Britain Beltran, wins inaugural women's flyweight title, 'BKFC: KnuckleMania 2' live and official results, Chad Mendes def. Lukes a big challenge. The event is live on pay-per-view via Fite.TV for $39.99 and starts at 9 p.m. Sign up for the Perry secured a huge victory in the main event of the pay-per-view, cementing his status as one of the top bareknuckle fighters. Sadly, I dont see Rockhold being able to last long and were going to see him slumped in the corner, eyes glazed over and jaw sagging like weve already seen too many times before. One reason for that is it gives everyone a point to negotiate from. Fighters claiming greater earnings outside UFC need to release their A daily roundup of all your fighting news from MMA Fighting, By submitting your email, you agree to our, Mike Perry shows aftermath of breaking Luke Rockholds teeth with his fist at BKFC 41. Theres no way out. Im real humble to be honest, because Ive been fighting a long time, Ive been in some ups and downs, some tough fights, and some things didnt go my way way. Following a dominant fifth-round stoppage, the Chinese bantamweight passes Dominick Cruz and now sits at No. Hes most notably known for his infamous Let me bang scene during season 16 of TUF. You look at him, and youre like, damn that guy is a problem, maybe. Al-Shatti: When it comes to this one, lets call a spade a spade. Mike Perry vs. Luke Rockhold: BKFC 41: Mike Perry vs - Sportskeeda The two were cordial, but McGregor made it known he was never quitting combat sports. Hes going to get hit. Watch what happens after US Olympian gets pinned by high schooler, UFC loses Jack Hermansson vs. Brendan Allen headliner, gets offer to save it. His UFC run extended from 2016 to 2021. This might open doors for Lukehold to earn even bigger amounts up to $700k to $8ook. Video: Brutal replay shows Mike Perry punch that sent Luke Rockholds tooth flying at BKFC 41. Those two qualities got him past Michael Venom Page, who is a much better boxer with much better defense than Rockhold has. 2023 Bloody Elbow. Al-Shatti: Mike Perry may steal the headlines, but Ben Rothwell is easily the single most terrifying MMA convert weve seen step into the BKFC ring. Mike Perry is nursing an injury after the one he gave Luke Rockhold at BKFC 41 this past Saturday. Mike Perry continued his bare knuckle takeover last night (Sat., April 29, 2023) at BKFC 41 live on FITE.TV pay-per-view (PPV) from inside 1stBank Center in Broomfield, Colo., when Platinum put a stop to former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold via second-round TKO in the main event. Something went wrong. Fighting promotions are known to keep it hush when it comes to the matter of how much their fighters are getting paid.