The bout was as advertised, as both fighters put on a wild show. Rothwell was a top-10 heavyweight for a number of years, and lit the world on fire in his BKFC debut in October. Similar to Perry, Fereas strengths are much, much better suited for bare-knuckle boxing than they were MMA. Paige VanZant, Corey Anderson, Tyron Woodley, Kevin Lee, Mike Perry, and Chad Mendes. The event is live on pay-per-view via Fite.TV for $39.99 and starts at 9 p.m. So Im a little hesitant with that one. For tonights show, you can check out the rest of the card here. 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. After an exchange along the ropes Rockhold stopped in his tracks and took out his mouthpiece. The two faced off for cameras and exchanged pleasantries. 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. Each of. 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. Fighters in the UFC also have the chance of walking away with an extra $50,000 up to $150,000 in performance-related bonuses. Rockhold retired from MMA after that fight with a 16-6 record. On the low end, the compensation for BKFC fighters isnt so high. I think Im gonna live dangerously and go with Rockhold by decision. #BKFC41 | LIVE on #FITE pic.twitter.com/7RGVl7yei8, Mike Perry stops Luke Rockhold pic.twitter.com/CtnQLje5Hd, Mike Perry defeats Luke Rockhold. He enters the ring with the BKFC title over his shoulder.#BKFC41 | LIVE on #FITE pic.twitter.com/DoCw7OZTZP. The two were cordial, but McGregor made it known he was never quitting combat sports. 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. Sore loser! Eddie Alvarez has no problem with his wifes vocal performances during his fights. Before that, though, you can watch Perrys last fight for free. So Im going to become this champion over here, and I cant lie and say that I dont see who the champ is, so lets go. 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. Mike Perry is nursing an injury after the one he gave Luke Rockhold at BKFC 41 this past Saturday. Mario Vargas via unanimous decision (48-45, 49-44, 47-46), Jomi Escoboza def. The fights got to make sense for them, and for the money that theyre paying me, theyre like, Hey, do you want, what would you say? Something went wrong. Paige VanZant, Corey Anderson, Tyron Woodley, Kevin Lee, Mike Perry, and Chad Mendes. Mendes, a natural MMA featherweight, is just off the bench after a quick knockout in bare-knuckle and has some fast hands that promise to find Alvarezs chin. Usman Vs. Heres how see the main event panning out: Victor Rodriguez: Man, look: if theres one thing I trust Mike Perry to do, its throw hands recklessly. 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. He was 29. This is a different sport with different weapons, and it takes time to adjust. Perry pressured Lane plenty, but got caught with a couple of counters. It was a close two minutes. Marrocco: Luke Rockhold has a significant height, reach and weight advantage against Perry. Michael Page will be fighting in his hometown when facing former UFC star Mike Perry. Bloody Elbow is an independent, reader supported publication. 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. Size difference be damned, Mike Perry via decision. Perry secured a huge victory in the main event of the pay-per-view, cementing his status as one of the top bareknuckle fighters. I was ready for another round, and I was just shocked because I was like, Man, that was too easy after all that hard work, Perry said. 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. She lost her last BKFC fight to Britain Hart down a weight class and now shes jumping up and getting a title shot? Right now, UFC fighters are at the mercy of the promotion. Video: Fighters exploded cauliflower ear leads to TKO stoppage. 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. Once sports like NBA, MLB, NHL and NFL began disclosing athlete pay, pay went up exponentially. Video: Fighters exploded cauliflower ear leads to TKO stoppage. 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. Watch Gilbert Burns outpoint Jorge Masvidal in his retirement fightin the UFC's return to Miami. Jake Bostwich via unanimous decision (48-44, 48-44, 48-44), Ulysses Diaz def. Road to BKFC 41: Mike Perry and Luke Rockhold. pic.twitter.com/RxivSYM4fM, It's platinum time! Theyre all full of shit.. More. Please enter a valid email and try again. However, for world champions and high-profile fighters, it's likely they could make just as much, if not more, in the UFC. Video: Brutal replay shows Mike Perry punch that sent Luke Rockholds tooth flying at BKFC 41. Lane turned it up big time in the final two minutes. 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. Official BKFC 27 results include: Mike Perry def. Mike Perry needs antibiotics after his star-making turn at BKFC 41. 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. Im going to make more than UFC champions in my first fight, so were having fun., Mike Perry also got involved in the conversation this month, comparing his BKFC pay to his UFC pay. Marrocco: Two things stick out to me in this matchup: Alvarezs layoff and the tread on his tire. "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. Both fighters went toe-to-toe. Trent Reinsmith is a freelance writer based out of Baltimore, MD. 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. Our customer service team is standing by ready to help you. Highlights: BKFC 41 COLORADO PRESS CONFERENCE. Perry won two Performance of the Night and two Fight of the Night bonuses during his UFC tenure. A Close Look at the Life of a Fighter. 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. All Rights Reserved. Mendes at least has a little bit of experience in it, and he seems to be decent. 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. Now I live and enjoy life to the fullest with my family everyday! 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. Joshuah Alvarez via TKO (punches) Round 4, 1:34, Christine Ferea def. Check out the full fight video highlights below: Here comes Luke Rockhold for his #BKFC41 main event bout. The BKFC, or Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, is quickly rising in popularity and is attracting big names from the combat sports world. Shes been a terror in the bare-knuckle ring and Saturday will be no different. button in the bottom right of your screen. However, the top athletes in the UFC get paid even more than that, with Khabib Nurmagomedov making $6,090,000 from his fight with Justin Gaethje in 2020. Julian Lane via unanimous decision (48-46, 48-46, 48-46), Gustavo Trujillo def. Meshew: Part of the fun of fighting for me is the mystery of it all. Let that marinate ., Tyron Woodley, a former UFC welterweight champion, said in June 2021 that his boxing matchup opposite Jake Paul was going to be, Easiest fight of my career and biggest purse of my career all in one night., Earlier this month, Kevin Lee said, My contract (with Eagle FC) will make more than most UFC champions see, so that part is kind of nice. Tim covers news and events and has also written longform and investigative pieces. But you should see the other guy. This might open doors for Lukehold to earn even bigger amounts up to $700k to $8ook. 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. Meshew: When analyzing any Luke Rockhold fight, one only needs to answer a single, simple question: Can Rockholds opponent throw a decent left hook? In the BKFC on the other hand, the lowest payout for a fighter was around $2,500. The win moves Perry to 3-0 in BKFC with the biggest win of his career now coming against Rockhold. Can A Female MMA Fighter Beat An Untrained Man In A Street Fight? If Rockhold stays long and can splatter the nose of Perry with his jab, then I think he could actually pull this one out. 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. Perry didnt go into any greater detail on Wednesday about the circumstances surrounding his departure, but he expressed no ill will toward his longtime promoter. Jump to: Free replay - BKFC 41's Mike Perry's last bout . And Im one of the roughest, toughest son of a guns on the planet.. Please enter a valid email and try again. Lane connected cleanly on Perry multiple times, but Perrys shots seemed to be doing the most damage. It was a gruesome scene for a featherweight title bout at UWC 43 when Jos Pealozas ear exploded. Most people dont like getting hit like that.. Perry is ferocious and really does not give a f**k about being hit. BKFC 41 salaries purse for the fighters based on their contracts reported. Underground King Defends His Scream Queen. As of 2020, an average low-end BKFC bout is said to earn a fighter $2,500. A new video from BKFC 41 shows the moment when Mike Perry connected with a punch that broke Luke Rockholds tooth and sent it flying into the air. Im free from everybody, but I love bare-knuckle boxing. 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. They all have at least one thing in common. 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. Joe Elmore via unanimous decision (49-43, 50-46, 50-45) James. Julian Lane fires off at Mike Perry and Mike returns fire at the bell. And still. BKFC Mike Perry is living his best life in bare-knuckle, but he's up for contract renewal. 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. Will Mike Perry go 3-0 tonight?#BKFC41 | LIVE on #FITE pic.twitter.com/7VbCR4iTUi, Luke Rockhold and Mike Perry exchange big punches at the end of the first! Ground & Pound in Full Guard Vs Half Guard Vs Side Control. 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. Im actually quite a grappler, but you can still grapple its like clinch grappling. 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. How To Buy? Few men can claim such a feat. But the Platinum is platinum. Something went wrong. Stephen Townsel via knockout Round 1, 1:41, Christine Vicens def. He was 29. You know you can count on us for quick, consistent quality coverage for BKFC 41 and beyond. Al-Shatti: As a general rule of thumb in life, I try not to doubt Eddie Alvarez whenever it relates to matters of toughness. Mike Perry by KO, round 1. The former UFC welterweight defeated Julian Lane in his bare-knuckle boxing debut at Saturdays BKFC: KnuckleMania 2 event. Any opportunities for entrepreneurship were welcome. It was the most significant moment of the round. Mike Perry is living his best life in bare-knuckle, but hes up for contract renewal. However, some of the more high-profile fighters can earn up to $500,000, while the biggest stars can reach the millions. He has been covering sports for more than 15 years, with a focus on MMA for most of that time. When he appeared on The MMA Hour in August, Perry revealed he turned down a fight with one-time UFC interim lightweight title challenger Kevin Lee and said he missed out on an opportunity and might not be getting another opportunity.. Chimaev?! The Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship was founded in 2018 by David Feldman. This can be counted as part of the financial benefits that BKFC fighters enjoy. For complete BKFC 41 results, coverage, and highlights click HERE. 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. Live Streams & Videos: BKFC 41 Denver: Mike Perry vs Luke Rockhold BKFC 40: Anthony Holmes vs Danny Christie BKFC 38: Dat Nguyen vs Daniel Straus BKFC 42 Greenville: Antonio Soto III vs Tyler Goodjohn BKFC 43 Omaha: Houston Alexander vs Jeremy Smith BKFC 39 Norfolk: Reginald Barnett, Jr vs Gustaf Cedermalm BKFC 37 London: Connor Tierney vs Jake Lindsey BKFC 36 New Orleans: Arnold Adams vs Alan . newsletter, Israel Adesanya Walkouts to Knockouts T-Shirt, Luke Rockhold reacts to BKFC 41 loss: Im not done. Seriously, just imagine this 292-pound monstrosity barreling toward you with his bare fists. 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. "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. UFC veteran Felipe Colares dead at 29 after being hit by bus. Oops. 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. 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. Whats wrong with MMA? Sign up for the The first event took place on June 2, 2018. Mike Perry by knockout, round 2. If its that much money and hes so proud of how much it is, how much is it? 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. Mike Perry is nursing an injury after the one he gave Luke Rockhold at BKFC 41 this past Saturday. Your login session has expired. Tim Bissell: I dont know who convinced Luke to do this, but whoever did is not his friend. If he can, Rockhold is in trouble, and while Mike Perry has many failings, actual fist-fighting aint one of them. More. Free replay - BKFC 41's . And yet, now that its out there, Im intrigued. Im going to assume he continues to do so here. 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. 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. Thats much more than many fighters earn in a single fight in other big fighting promotions. I had something to fight for extra. All Rights Reserved. Perry has never been a beautiful technician in the cage or ring, but hes tougher than differential equations and he comes to fight. Mike Perry is the other fighter who will earn a big amount as well. Perry suggested he avenge a UFC loss in Donald Cerrone, who also was in attendance at BKFC 41, and then fight McGregor. Staff picking Perry: Victor, Bissell, Lucas, Kristen, Dayne, Zane, Staff picking Rockhold: Eddie, Stephie, Chris. Free full fight replay - watch Mike Perry get his hand raised at BKFC 27. #KnuckleMania2 pic.twitter.com/upQI0smKFG. Fighters in the UFC also have the chance of walking away with an extra $50,000 up to $150,000 in performance-related bonuses. Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou wont join ONE Championship, Chatri Sityodtong announced. While his opponent Luke Rockhold earn just 5% less . 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. It was Lanes best round of the fight. 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. Perry fired back and conned with several hooks, turning Lane into a bloody mess. I mean, what you guys, what did you think? Platinum hits like a truck and eats punishment for days without blinking. I cant shoot a takedown. Marrocco: Rothwell is likely to have a big weight advantage, and hes also got height and reach on Copeland. The ex-lightweight UFC champ has been through a ton of wars, gotten dropped dozens of times, and generally starts slow. The fight was waved off and Platinum was awarded the win. With fighter pay being such a hot-button issue in recent years, more and more UFC fighters are heading to free agency. 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. Paige VanZant, a former UFC fighter, stated that she earns 10-times more than she did in MMA after signing with BKFC. ET on Saturday night. He won his debut against Julian Lane at BKFC KnuckleMania 2 last February, and followed up with a decision. Exactly. "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. 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. The former UFC welterweight defeated Julian Lane in his bare-knuckle boxing debut at Saturday's BKFC: KnuckleMania 2 event.. The latest event is set to take place in London, England. With a take-home of $2500, the pay is comparable or slightly greater than what fighters in smaller promotions receive. But not having to think about the other side of it, I really just felt like I got to be me.. Give me Alvarez via an ultra-competitive, ultra-fun split decision. According to Mike Perry, leaving the UFC and joining BKFC was just a matter of giving the right prize to a prizefighter. The event took place on Saturday, April 29, at the 1STBANK Center in Broomfield, Colorado. Theres no way out. The event also hosted the first ever sanctioned women's bare-knuckle boxing bout in the modern era. Bec Rawlings is the well-known BKFC name whos about to get sacrificed upon the altar of Christine Ferea in order to increase visibility around the flyweight champ. After all, The Underground King knows his way around a scrap. Hes going eat one to land one, but I think hell be able to shrug off whatever Rockhold puts on him. What he might not anticipate is Alvarezs heart and durability, qualities that have time and time again gotten him out of rough situations. Rockhold comes to this sport after fighting out his UFC contract last summer with a pretty gross loss to Paulo Costa. 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. Now, Ive got these peoples money behind me, he said. The event took place at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. However, many of the major names competing in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship claim to be earning much more. newsletter, Highlights! HOLLYWOOD, Fla. Mike Perrys post-UFC career continues to shine. Perry revealed his fight with Luke Rockhold at BKFC 41 was the final of his most recent deal,. Unanimous decision. Although Lane had some moments, Perry seemed to be in control. Both fighters found a home for big punches early into the second. If you are looking for help in solving video issues such as trouble logging in to your BKFC apps or watching live streams, please look for the yellow SUPPORT or (?) 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 Oops. Its gotta make sense for me. Does ONE FC have its Own NFTs? Felipe Colares, a former UFC fighter, has died. Fighters are permitted to wrap and tape the wrist, thumb, and mid-hand. Theyre saying this is what were all going to put out. 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. Please subscribe to our newsletter to keep up with our best work and learn how you can support the site. The American is set to face Bellator's Michael 'Venom' Page in his next BKFC bout. 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. He was an underwhelming heavyweight in the PFL and he had a perfectly fine performance in his BKFC debut last year. Perhaps the most notable is former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou. Please check your email for a confirmation. Perry doesnt close the door on a future run in the UFC. But right now, hes all about adding more zeroes to his bank account, and then hell worry about fulfilling his competitive dreams. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! Im excited to do it. 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. 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. But for those kind of bouts, he said the incentive has to be there. Perry hung in tough, but Lane was all over him. Zane Simon: Luke Rockholds last UFC bout went a long way to proving that the former Strikforce and UFC champ isnt nearly as done as I thought he was. How cool is that, bro? 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. Round four started favoring Perry, but it had a big ending for Lane. 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. He wore his own shirt during the interview and said hes interested in working with BKFC on a clothing line. Perry not only shattered Luke Rockhold 's front teeth at this past Saturday's pay-per-view . Meshew: Forgive me my ignorance here, but why is Bec Rawlings getting this opportunity? 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. Sign up for the Sign up for the More. He was coming off a unanimous decision loss to former Bellator fighter David Rickels back in October. HOLLYWOOD, Fla. - Mike Perry 's post-UFC career continues to shine. 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! Chad Mendes at BKFC 41: Best photos, Mike Perry def. 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. Now, BKFC made a huge purse on the former UFC champion. 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. 2023 Bloody Elbow. He now has explained his actions and the reason why he brought. Video: Fighters exploded cauliflower ear leads to TKO stoppage. 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. That is pure Florida convict energy in each shot he throws. Lane competed in MMA from 2011 to 2018. ONEs Chatri Sityodtong decided not to submit our final offer to Francis Ngannou after meeting. 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. Theres a reason BKFC frontman Dave Feldman struggled so mightily to find a victim willing to sign on the dotted line for this fight. It makes me be me. I see Perry getting the knockout early, or taking the bloody decision. Marrocco: Bec Rawlings is a former champion, and a dedicated BKFC evangelist and early bare-knuckle headliner, so thats why shes getting the opportunity. Although it was even, he did seem to be in control. Report: Franny Verbally Committed To New Promotion. ET on Saturday night. Bec Rawlings won the bout and was awarded the National Police Gazette World Diamond Belt to mark the historic fight. 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. 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. 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. You can watch the entire fight below, for free. Afterwards, Perry wasn't all that interested in calling out his next opponent at first but. Marcus Almeida is pumped to see his friend fight for gold in the main event this Friday, May 5. In seven bare-knuckle fights, Ferea is 6-1 with five stoppages. Sometimes, it makes me get into the fight. Perry came out firing in all cylinders in the third. Lane wobbles Perry. The referee moved in to see what the issue was and Rockhold indicted he had a problem with his mouth and couldnt continue. A reported January debut sounded like a good idea to Perry, who plans to start training for his new sport very soon. 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. Tonights BKFC 41 will be the promotional debut for Luke Rockhold, who has never competed in bare knuckle boxing. They can say it publicly., In that case, if these fighters are making more than they were in the UFC, they should disclose what they made then and what they are making now. Mike Perry stunned spectators at the press conference before the BKFC when he threatened to hit Julian Lane with a baseball bat. It did not, however, go a long way to making me feel that hes going to be some kind of shining success as a late-career boxer. Perry wins via late knockout. Al-Shatti: Is there any fighter in MMA more born for bare-knuckle boxing than Mike Perry? He likes to box too, Perry said of The Notorious. We could throw hands. Tim Bissell is a writer, editor and deputy site manager for Bloody Elbow.