UFC veteran Felipe Colares dead at 29 after being hit by bus. #BKFC41 | LIVE on #FITE pic.twitter.com/7RGVl7yei8, Mike Perry stops Luke Rockhold pic.twitter.com/CtnQLje5Hd, Mike Perry defeats Luke Rockhold. Theyre saying this is what were all going to put out. I think Im gonna live dangerously and go with Rockhold by decision. If Rockhold stays long and can splatter the nose of Perry with his jab, then I think he could actually pull this one out. Based in Philadelphia, and headed by President and former professional boxer David Feldman, BKFC is dedicated to preserving the historical legacy of bare knuckle fighting, while utilizing a specifically created rule set that emphasizes fighter safety. "Platinum" Mike Perry faces former UFC and Strikeforce champion Luke Rockhold in the main event of Saturday's BKFC 41 pay-per-view event, which takes place a. Following a dominant fifth-round stoppage, the Chinese bantamweight passes Dominick Cruz and now sits at No. Please enter a valid email and try again. Mike Perry is nursing an injury after the one he gave Luke Rockhold at BKFC 41 this past Saturday. Against a woman who has beaten Hart, no less! Although you could argue that it is only deserving, bear in mind that Bare Knuckle Boxing presents more risk to the fighters than fighting with 4 or 8-ounce gloves. That is pure Florida convict energy in each shot he throws. 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 Perry pressured Lane plenty, but got caught with a couple of counters. Bloody Elbow is an independent, reader supported publication. ONEs Chatri Sityodtong decided not to submit our final offer to Francis Ngannou after meeting. Theres no way out. Sign up for the Outside of that, the UFC can claim, as White did when the topic of Woodleys pay came up, Ive been hearing that bullst forever, theyre all full of st. It was a close two minutes. A fight with McGregor is more fantasy than anything; there is a slim chance to none the Irish star would part ways with the industry-leading UFC to make an appearance in bare-knuckle. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! 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. "Platinum" Mike Perry faces former UFC and Strikeforce champion Luke Rockhold in the main event of Saturday's BKFC 41 pay-per-view event, which takes place at 1STBANK Center in Broomfield, Colorado. It's BKFC Fight Week in London and it doesn't get any BIGGER. Mendes at least has a little bit of experience in it, and he seems to be decent. Round four started favoring Perry, but it had a big ending for Lane. And still. These businesses compete for that Mike Perry money, and they and I, we all helped raise awareness for violent people all over the world who deserve more respect, and theyre willing to fight for it, and they fight for it over and over again, and they get something that theyve never been offered before, Perry said Wednesday on The MMA Hour. Rothwell was a top-10 heavyweight for a number of years, and lit the world on fire in his BKFC debut in October. He enters the ring with the BKFC title over his shoulder.#BKFC41 | LIVE on #FITE pic.twitter.com/DoCw7OZTZP. Michael Page will be fighting in his hometown when facing former UFC star Mike Perry. Rockhold comes to this sport after fighting out his UFC contract last summer with a pretty gross loss to Paulo Costa. BKFC 41: Mike Perry emphatically earned $250,000 or more by knocking out former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold via TKO/KO at BKFC 41. Julian Lane fires off at Mike Perry and Mike returns fire at the bell. Because of that, Im going to default to Mendes winning a back-and-forth scrap, but I wont be surprised in the least bit if Alvarez is a natural at this. Our customer service team is standing by ready to help you. Once sports like NBA, MLB, NHL and NFL began disclosing athlete pay, pay went up exponentially. Mike Perry stunned spectators at the press conference before the BKFC when he threatened to hit Julian Lane with a baseball bat. After the fight, Perry called for a faceoff with former UFC double champ Conor McGregor, who was sitting ringside. Right now, UFC fighters are at the mercy of the promotion. The latest event is set to take place in London, England. Each of. 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. The fight was waved off and Platinum was awarded the win. Paige VanZant, Corey Anderson, Tyron Woodley, Kevin Lee, Mike Perry, and Chad Mendes. Among Tim's specialties are the intersections between crime and combat sports. You'll now receive the top MMA Junkie stories each day directly in your inbox. Mike Perry calls out Conor McGregor for a face-off and @TheNotoriousMMA accepts. I see Perry getting the knockout early, or taking the bloody decision. Who was gonna win this fight? He was 29. 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. Sign up for the The front foot will be on the line, and then the referee will instruct the fighters to Knuckle Up this means the beginning of the round/bout. In stick and ball sports, the question of who is better resonates a little less with me than it does for pugilism, and this fight is my favorite sort of mystery box: The kind Id never even thought of before. Platinum should be thanking the blood gods every night that he came around in the era of BKFC, because its obvious hes found his calling. Trent Reinsmith is a freelance writer based out of Baltimore, MD. Former UFC fighters Paige VanZant and Jason Knight have reportedly said that they were getting paid more to fight in BKFC than in the UFC. Remarkably, Paige VanZant is said to have earned $400,000 for her debut fight in BKFC, which is ten times what she earned in the UFC. To inquire about sponsorship opportunities, or other questions, email support@bkfcapp.com and we will route your request to the appropriate member of staff. Until that happens, what were hearing is just noise that the UFC can once again easily dismiss as bulls-t.. Im actually quite a grappler, but you can still grapple its like clinch grappling. #KnuckleMania2 pic.twitter.com/l3jAEy7wIV. Mike Perry makes Luke Rockhold quit, squares off with Conor McGregor | BKFC 41, Midnight Mania! Perry last fought at BKFC 27 in 2022. Mike Perry and Luke Rockhold throw down Saturday night in a five-round bare-knuckle boxing grudge match at BKFC 41, which takes place at the 1stBank Center in Broomfield, Colo., and features a card littered with familiar UFC names. BKFC president, Dave Feldman has said that the promotion has set up a pension scheme for its fighters which they can have access to upon their retirement from the sport. This feels like a coin-flip fight, and my gut is warning me not to pick against The Underground King.. With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best knockouts from April 2023. Britain Beltran via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46) for vacant flyweight title, Eddie Alvarez def. Seriously, just imagine this 292-pound monstrosity barreling toward you with his bare fists. Both fighters found a home for big punches early into the second. Im excited to do it. Triller gave me a good win bonus. Oops. newsletter, Israel Adesanya Walkouts to Knockouts T-Shirt, Luke Rockhold reacts to BKFC 41 loss: Im not done. Lane competed in MMA from 2011 to 2018. So its like the moneys gotta make sense for them. Alvarez is the bigger and longer fighter, and the more accomplished striker. Perry is most notably known for his stint in the UFC where he went 7-8 competing at welterweight. Oops. Im interested in fighting great competitors for money, he said. Im a little fearful of the, I dont know a sensitive way to say it, Im a little homophobic when it comes to MMA fighting callouts, Perry said. UFC 288 Early Prelims Preview - Pt. HOLLYWOOD, Fla. Mike Perrys post-UFC career continues to shine. Im up in the air because that was my last fight on contract, Perry said at the BKFC 41 press conference after Rockhold retired at the 1:15 mark of Round 2. I cant shoot a takedown. He has been covering sports for more than 15 years, with a focus on MMA for most of that time. Ground & Pound in Full Guard Vs Half Guard Vs Side Control. In the BKFC on the other hand, the lowest payout for a fighter was around $2,500. A daily roundup of all your fighting news from MMA Mania, By submitting your email, you agree to our, MMA Mania, UFC news, results, videos, rumors, fights, Highlights! Notorious eventually made his way to the ring and had a nice staredown with Perry. Platinum hits like a truck and eats punishment for days without blinking. 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. Well, check out our BKFC 41 staff picks and predictions where we tackle that bout as well as Chad Mendes vs. Eddie Alvarez and Bec Rodriguez vs. Christine Ferea. It was a gruesome scene for a featherweight title bout at UWC 43 when Jos Pealozas ear exploded. Thats A Fight Right There. Joe Elmore via unanimous decision (49-43, 50-46, 50-45) James. The event took place on Saturday, April 29, at the 1STBANK Center in Broomfield, Colorado. In seven bare-knuckle fights, Ferea is 6-1 with five stoppages. I suspect Rothwell will wake up after taking a few hard shots and assert his dominance in the clinch, making it dirty en route to a decision win. They love this bloody stuff, too.. I wont go as far as White did and outright dismiss the claims of the fighters, but I will say that by disclosing their pay, the fighters will move the conversation of fighter pay forward, both in the UFC and out of the UFC. With fighter pay being such a hot-button issue in recent years, more and more UFC fighters are heading to free agency. The particulars of his BKFC deal other than pay dont matter much to Perry right now. Watch BKFC 41 full fight video highlights: Mike Perry vs. Luke Rockhold last night (Sat., April 29, 2023) live on FITE.TV pay-per-view (PPV) from Broomfield, Colorado. Hes most notably known for his infamous Let me bang scene during season 16 of TUF. Mario Vargas via unanimous decision (48-45, 49-44, 47-46), Jomi Escoboza def. And he gave me a faceoff. Free replay BKFC 41s Mike Perrys last bout. Im making double. Fighters are permitted to wrap and tape the wrist, thumb, and mid-hand. Perry doesnt close the door on a future run in the UFC. 2023 Bloody Elbow. The second round was just as wild as the first. Be the first one to comment on this story. Mike Perry was always made for bare knuckle, its his arena to shine and I expect him to continue finding good success there. Fighters will Toe The Line There are two lines, three feet apart, in the center of the ring where the fighters will start each round. When speaking to Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour, Perry also claimed to be earning a lot more than he did in the octagon: Watch Mike Perry speak on The MMA Hour below: The UFC will usually pay an average fighter between $10,000 and $30,000 per fight, not including performance bonuses. His UFC run extended from 2016 to 2021. According to Dana White, that should not be a sticking point because, as he once told Dan Le Batard, Listen, every fighter that fights for me has the opportunity to go out and say what they make. Curious about who we think will win between Mike Perry and Luke Rockhold? Mike Perry is nursing an injury after the one he gave Luke Rockhold at BKFC 41 this past Saturday. He won his debut against Julian Lane at BKFC KnuckleMania 2 last February, and followed up with a decision. More. Marrocco: Rothwell is likely to have a big weight advantage, and hes also got height and reach on Copeland. Give me Alvarez via an ultra-competitive, ultra-fun split decision. Unanimous decision. But the Platinum is platinum. They all have at least one thing in common. Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou wont join ONE Championship, Chatri Sityodtong announced. Luke Rockhold at BKFC 41: Best photos, CEO says ONE Championship has dropped out of the running for ex-UFC champ and free agent Francis Ngannou, Twitter reacts to Mike Perry's TKO of Luke Rockhold, faceoff with Conor McGregor at BKFC 41, UFC 288: Make your predictions for Sterling vs. Cejudo, Burns vs. Muhammad, Matchup Roundup: New UFC and Bellator fights announced in the past week (April 24-30), Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy, Mike Perry def. Afterwards, Perry wasn't all that interested in calling out his next opponent at first but. Few combat sports place a premium on toughness quite like bare-knuckle, and watching Perry will himself to an upset over an objectively better boxer in Michael Page through sheer toughness turned me into a believer. In an interview last year with The Sun, VanZant said this about her revenue difference compared to the UFC: Another UFC fighter who transitioned to bare-knuckle boxing is Mike Perry. Perry was hurt, but Platinum returned with his own power shot that stunned Rockhold. It was a gruesome scene for a featherweight title bout at UWC 43 when Jos Pealozas ear exploded. Please logout and login again. So Im a little hesitant with that one. Its different.. Perry and Lane went at it as soon as the bell rang. They all have at least one thing in common. Al-Shatti: When it comes to this one, lets call a spade a spade. Zion Tomlinson via knockout Round 4, 1:16. But right now, hes all about adding more zeroes to his bank account, and then hell worry about fulfilling his competitive dreams. Bec Rawlings won the bout and was awarded the National Police Gazette World Diamond Belt to mark the historic fight. What a night! Something went wrong. This past Tuesday, MMA Fighting reported Perrys move to the bare-knuckle boxing promotion after five years in the UFC. Felipe Colares, a former UFC fighter, has died. Meanwhile, Lane is now 3-5 fighting in bareknuckle boxing. Im free from everybody, but I love bare-knuckle boxing. It makes me be me. Marrocco: Bec Rawlings is a former champion, and a dedicated BKFC evangelist and early bare-knuckle headliner, so thats why shes getting the opportunity. When it comes to punching in the face, I think I can be skilled there. He connected on Perry several times and forced him to be on his back foot. The card's highly anticipated main event saw Mike Perry maintain his undefeated BKFC record against. Aljo Reveals Shocking Medical Diagnosis, Will Never Fight At MSG. Marrocco: Two things stick out to me in this matchup: Alvarezs layoff and the tread on his tire. Seriously, before this fight was announced, who ever thought about the possibility of these two men fighting? 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Lane connected cleanly on Perry multiple times, but Perrys shots seemed to be doing the most damage. Staff picking Perry: Victor, Bissell, Lucas, Kristen, Dayne, Zane, Staff picking Rockhold: Eddie, Stephie, Chris. Felipe Colares, a former UFC fighter, has died. Five of his six pro losses are by TKO or KO, including devastating stoppages to Jan Blachowicz, Yoel Romero and Mike Bisping (which cost him the UFC middleweight title). Sometimes, it makes me get into the fight. After all, The Underground King knows his way around a scrap. ONE Championship will no longer be negotiating to sign former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou after failing to find the right "alignment" on contract clauses. All Rights Reserved. That kind of attitude gets you punished badly, and I gotta trust the guy with the better chin that also knows what its like to be in the fire of bare knuckle fights against a guy dipping his toes in the game after a bunch of will he/wont he and a ton of pre-existing damage. Joshuah Alvarez via TKO (punches) Round 4, 1:34, Christine Ferea def. He should play the outside game, which will incentivize Copeland to rush in and fight inside, hoping to land one of the inside hooks that felled previous opponent Levi Costa. Whats he making? Jake Bostwich via unanimous decision (48-44, 48-44, 48-44), Ulysses Diaz def. That didnt keep the roughest and the toughest from a moment of humility, however. Mike Perry is nursing an injury after the one he gave Luke Rockhold at BKFC 41 this past Saturday. Marrocco: Luke Rockhold has a significant height, reach and weight advantage against Perry. It was Lanes best round of the fight. newsletter, Highlights! 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. The event took place at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. Stephie Haynes: I cant erase the image of Mike Perry having such a hard fight with Julian Lane from my memory banks enough to think he just runs off with this fight. Rockholds best weapons in the cage were his kicks and his grappling. True to form, Perry got bloody with former UFC middleweight champ Rockhold, who landed several hard punches that hurt his smaller foe before an early flurry caused him to turn to the ref and signal his exit. Those two qualities got him past Michael Venom Page, who is a much better boxer with much better defense than Rockhold has. Most people dont like getting hit like that.. Please check your email for a confirmation. Julian Lane via unanimous decision (48-46, 48-46, 48-46), Gustavo Trujillo def. Underground King Defends His Scream Queen. Please enter a valid email and try again. Theyre like, Do you want belts, or do you want money? Well, I wanna feed my family, and I gave myself a belt, and damn it, Im putting more credit to put some respect on me.. Usman Vs. #KnuckleMania2 pic.twitter.com/QbBIm4vNCg. The event is live on pay-per-view via Fite.TV for $39.99 and starts at 9 p.m. I had something to fight for extra. If they want to help other fighters and perhaps themselves Mendes has three fights remaining on his UFC contract and has expressed a possible desire to return to the octagon they will start talking real numbers. On the low end, the compensation for BKFC fighters isnt so high. There he met Bellator star Michael Venom Page. Tim Bissell is a writer, editor and deputy site manager for Bloody Elbow. My chin still held up strong, and I kind of liked it. Stephen Townsel via knockout Round 1, 1:41, Christine Vicens def. Sign up for the Get in and out, and stay in too, that clinch stuff, thats going to be interesting. Im going to assume he continues to do so here. As it stands, the big claims of the above fighters get their names in the media for a day or so, but they achieve little else. Please subscribe to our newsletter to keep up with our best work and learn how you can support the site. Al-Shatti: As a general rule of thumb in life, I try not to doubt Eddie Alvarez whenever it relates to matters of toughness. Something went wrong. Tonights BKFC 41 will be the promotional debut for Luke Rockhold, who has never competed in bare knuckle boxing. Its gotta make sense for me. Hes bigger and more athletic than Perry, sure, and he can move his body more gracefully, too, but in this kind of fight, none of that is going to matter. Mike Perry by KO, round 1. The first event took place on June 2, 2018. In an MMA fight, Rockhold rinses Perry, but in bare-knuckle? Each of these claims made headlines and were interesting talking points, but not one fighter who claimed the UFC paid them less than they are making outside the promotion offered a specific figure or a shred of proof. This could mean that BKFC is a better option for some of the lesser-known UFC fighters. UFC veteran Felipe Colares dead at 29 after being hit by bus. 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. As of 2020, an average low-end BKFC bout is said to earn a fighter $2,500. Each of these fighters has, somewhat recently, claimed that once they moved on from the UFC, they made more money than they did while under contract with MMAs biggest promotion. Michael Page via majority decision after six rounds Connor Tierney def. Hes going to get hit. So all things considered, BKFC does not pay fighters better than the UFC as things stand. Watch what happens after US Olympian gets pinned by high schooler, UFC loses Jack Hermansson vs. Brendan Allen headliner, gets offer to save it. BKFC Mike Perry is living his best life in bare-knuckle, but he's up for contract renewal. If you anticipated a Mike Perry-Conor McGregor showdown this year, you know exponentially more than the rest of us. After an exchange along the ropes Rockhold stopped in his tracks and took out his mouthpiece. Chevvy Bridges via TKO (punches) Round 3, 1:09, Yosdenis Cedeno def. I like getting hit. Im not going to get that fight first, so Im here to fight any man to prove my worth and wherever we get to a gold belt. Can A Female MMA Fighter Beat An Untrained Man In A Street Fight? Thats much more than many fighters earn in a single fight in other big fighting promotions. Perry suggested he avenge a UFC loss in Donald Cerrone, who also was in attendance at BKFC 41, and then fight McGregor. But you should see the other guy. Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship pay-per-view events can be seen on the official app, FITE TV and DAZN. button in the bottom right of your screen. If theres no factual base to negotiate from, theres no true negotiation. The front foot will be on the line, and then the referee will instruct the fighters to Knuckle Up this means the beginning of the round/bout. I love David Feldman, and the bare knuckle crew, and the team and the fans, and everybody thats been showing so much support. Whats wrong with MMA? ET on Saturday night. Ahead of the action, MMA Fightings Shaun Al-Shatti, Steven Marrocco, and Jed Meshew sidled back up to the roundtable to predict the winners of BKFC 41s four most compelling pay-per-view bouts. I mean, what you guys, what did you think? We can make any fight happen, though.. Road to BKFC 41: Mike Perry and Luke Rockhold. The two faced off for cameras and exchanged pleasantries. Sawyer Depee via knockout Round 2, 1:00, Edgard Plazaola def. 1, Allen Vs. Silva Set To Go Down In Jacksonville, Former UFC Fighter Dies After Tragic Bus Accident In Brazil. The reported average salary for a UFC fighter is around $147,865, and the least recorded payout for a fighter was put at $9,500. Watch the BKFC 27 LONDON Weigh In. The UFCs position as a multi-billion-dollar MMA promotion, and the largest promotion in the world for close to a decade, has not stopped it from getting its fair share of criticism over fighters salaries. Free replay - BKFC 41's . Eddie Alvarez has no problem with his wifes vocal performances during his fights. The event also hosted the first ever sanctioned women's bare-knuckle boxing bout in the modern era. Marcus Almeida is pumped to see his friend fight for gold in the main event this Friday, May 5. He connected with a big left hook to start and walked down Lane. Mike Perry and Luke Rockhold throw down Saturday night in a five-round bare-knuckle boxing grudge match at BKFC 41, which takes place at the 1stBank Center in Broomfield, Colo., and features. Video: Brutal replay shows Mike Perry punch that sent Luke Rockholds tooth flying at BKFC 41. Shes been a terror in the bare-knuckle ring and Saturday will be no different. Chad Mendes at BKFC 41: Best photos, Mike Perry def. Once I took the shot, I was like, OK, your size and your weight Im still Platinum at the end of the day, man. Click the button below to sign up for the official MMA Underground newsletter and never miss an update. Fighters will Toe The Line There are two lines, three feet apart, in the center of the ring where the fighters will start each round. Tim Bissell: I dont know who convinced Luke to do this, but whoever did is not his friend. Mike Perry Explains Why He Brought Bat to BKFC Press Conference - MMA Fighting Watch on The UFC will usually pay an average fighter between $10,000 and $30,000 per fight, not including. 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. 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. Perry fired back and conned with several hooks, turning Lane into a bloody mess. Although Lane had some moments, Perry seemed to be in control. Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) has managed to stand out in the matter of fighters salaries as it has been reported that fighters can earn up to $400,000 for a single appearance. The ex-lightweight UFC champ has been through a ton of wars, gotten dropped dozens of times, and generally starts slow. A few things should be considered, however, when discussing how much BKFC fighters are paid. 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. If its that much money and hes so proud of how much it is, how much is it? Perry revealed his fight with Luke Rockhold at BKFC 41 was the final of his most recent deal,. You can watch the entire fight below, for free. Alvarez is the better boxer of the two, but bare-knuckle is a very different world and plenty of decent boxers have struggled to adjust to the sport. Your login session has expired. In the glow of his post-fight win, Perry called for a faceoff with UFC megastar Conor McGregor, who was at the 1stBank Arena in Broomfield, Colo., to take in the action. Ben Rothwell. A reported January debut sounded like a good idea to Perry, who plans to start training for his new sport very soon. Ahead of that contest, Perry previews the matchup, which sees him move up to 185 pounds, discusses working with Lyoto Machida ahead of the bout, explains why he's so successful at bareknuckle . He wore his own shirt during the interview and said hes interested in working with BKFC on a clothing line. Free full fight replay - watch Mike Perry get his hand raised at BKFC 27. EDDIE!!! Francis Ngannou responds to reports of his failed ONE Championship negotiations and insists hes close to signing with a rival MMA promotion and already made verbal commitments. Lane wobbles Perry. The Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship was founded in 2018 by David Feldman. Video: Fighters exploded cauliflower ear leads to TKO stoppage. Meanwhile, Lukes been dropped a bunch and knocked out, plus hes been in and out playing footsie with being gone for good from combat sports for way too long. Fighters in the UFC also have the chance of walking away with an extra $50,000 up to $150,000 in performance-related bonuses. Early in the first, Lane was caught and dropped to the canvas. Similar to Perry, Fereas strengths are much, much better suited for bare-knuckle boxing than they were MMA. Jump to: Free replay - BKFC 41's Mike Perry's last bout . Tim covers news and events and has also written longform and investigative pieces. The BKFC, or Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, is quickly rising in popularity and is attracting big names from the combat sports world. Al-Shatti: Is there any fighter in MMA more born for bare-knuckle boxing than Mike Perry? Time is exactly what he wont have with Perry in his face, swinging heavy shots that promise to test his well-tested chin. Although it was even, he did seem to be in control. Mike Perry remains undefeated in bare-knuckle after stopping Luke Rockhold in BKFC 41 main event Mike Perry continued to prove that bare-knuckle was made for him after he poured on the punishment . And Im one of the roughest, toughest son of a guns on the planet..
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