Luke Rockhold by decision. The pair went the distance and put on the type of fight BKFC fans have come to expect. 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. Rockholds best weapons in the cage were his kicks and his grappling. The bout was as advertised, as both fighters put on a wild show. He was an underwhelming heavyweight in the PFL and he had a perfectly fine performance in his BKFC debut last year. Fighters are permitted to wrap and tape the wrist, thumb, and mid-hand. Perry revealed his fight with Luke Rockhold at BKFC 41 was the final of his most recent deal,. 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. 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And Im one of the roughest, toughest son of a guns on the planet.. If Rockhold stays long and can splatter the nose of Perry with his jab, then I think he could actually pull this one out. The ex-lightweight UFC champ has been through a ton of wars, gotten dropped dozens of times, and generally starts slow. 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? newsletter, Highlights! 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. Exactly. Joe Elmore via unanimous decision (49-43, 50-46, 50-45) James. Mike Perry makes Luke Rockhold quit, squares off with Conor McGregor | BKFC 41, Midnight Mania! Rothwell was a top-10 heavyweight for a number of years, and lit the world on fire in his BKFC debut in October. 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. That is pure Florida convict energy in each shot he throws. But not having to think about the other side of it, I really just felt like I got to be me.. Marrocco: Two things stick out to me in this matchup: Alvarezs layoff and the tread on his tire. They love this bloody stuff, too.. Mike Perry is living his best life in bare-knuckle, but hes up for contract renewal. 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. It was fireworks right off the bat. More. Check out the full night of action. I like getting hit. "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. I dont want my opponent to want to bang, bro. Mario Vargas via unanimous decision (48-45, 49-44, 47-46), Jomi Escoboza def. Something went wrong. 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. The event is live on pay-per-view via Fite.TV for $39.99 and starts at 9 p.m. Felipe Colares, a former UFC fighter, has died. Jade Masson-Wong via TKO (doctors stoppage) Round 3, 0:49, Francesco Ricchi def. Hes going to get hit. What he might not anticipate is Alvarezs heart and durability, qualities that have time and time again gotten him out of rough situations. Shes been a terror in the bare-knuckle ring and Saturday will be no different. 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. I dont think anyone with a history of being starched like he has (5 of 6 losses by knockout) should be allowed to do this. The two were cordial, but McGregor made it known he was never quitting combat sports. 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. Lane wobbles Perry. Your login session has expired. 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. 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 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. Oops. Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship pay-per-view events can be seen on the official app, FITE TV and DAZN. Oops. 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. And these guys are coming over here fighting me at what seems to be my best attributes. 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. However, for world champions and high-profile fighters, it's likely they could make just as much, if not more, in the UFC. Perry fired back and conned with several hooks, turning Lane into a bloody mess. Eddie Alvarez has no problem with his wifes vocal performances during his fights. "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. Get in and out, and stay in too, that clinch stuff, thats going to be interesting. Does ONE FC have its Own NFTs? ET on Saturday night. It makes me be me. It was Lanes best round of the fight. Oops. You know who has been better than underwhelming and fine in his long career? Underground King Defends His Scream Queen. 2023 Bloody Elbow. Our customer service team is standing by ready to help you. However, many of the major names competing in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship claim to be earning much more. He has covered combat sports since 2015. 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. 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). 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. Check out the full fight video highlights below: Here comes Luke Rockhold for his #BKFC41 main event bout. If he can, Rockhold is in trouble, and while Mike Perry has many failings, actual fist-fighting aint one of them. Meanwhile, Lane is now 3-5 fighting in bareknuckle boxing. This might open doors for Lukehold to earn even bigger amounts up to $700k to $8ook. The event took place at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. So, obviously, Im not going anywhere. 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 . He now has explained his actions and the reason why he brought. The two faced off for cameras and exchanged pleasantries. If you anticipated a Mike Perry-Conor McGregor showdown this year, you know exponentially more than the rest of us. PLATINUM WINS IN HIS BKFC DEBUT! Jake Bostwich via unanimous decision (48-44, 48-44, 48-44), Ulysses Diaz def. He connected on Perry several times and forced him to be on his back foot. So all things considered, BKFC does not pay fighters better than the UFC as things stand. Early in the first, Lane was caught and dropped to the canvas. Felipe Colares, a former UFC fighter, has died. This could mean that BKFC is a better option for some of the lesser-known UFC fighters. Once sports like NBA, MLB, NHL and NFL began disclosing athlete pay, pay went up exponentially. Chad Mendes at BKFC 41: Best photos, Mike Perry def. Round four started favoring Perry, but it had a big ending for Lane. It was a gruesome scene for a featherweight title bout at UWC 43 when Jos Pealozas ear exploded. Watch the BKFC 27 LONDON Weigh In. He was 29. Now (with BKFC) Im getting 10 times that doing what I love. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! Mike Perry is nursing an injury after the one he gave Luke Rockhold at BKFC 41 this past Saturday. The company is officially owned by TrillerNet and became the first promotion to legally host a bare-knuckle boxing event in the United States since 1889. Mendes may be younger, but hes still 37 compared to Alvarezs 39. 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. Although it was even, he did seem to be in control. The former UFC welterweight defeated Julian Lane in his bare-knuckle boxing debut at Saturdays BKFC: KnuckleMania 2 event. Platinum hits like a truck and eats punishment for days without blinking. With this result, Perry is now 2-0 in combat sports since his departure from the UFC in 2021. Notorious eventually made his way to the ring and had a nice staredown with Perry. A reported January debut sounded like a good idea to Perry, who plans to start training for his new sport very soon. But the Platinum is platinum. Thats whats up. Tim has also covered head trauma, concussions and CTE in great detail. A Close Look at the Life of a Fighter. They all have at least one thing in common. HOLLYWOOD, Fla. Mike Perrys post-UFC career continues to shine. This is a different sport with different weapons, and it takes time to adjust. Theres a reason BKFC frontman Dave Feldman struggled so mightily to find a victim willing to sign on the dotted line for this fight. Julian Lane fires off at Mike Perry and Mike returns fire at the bell. Staff picking Perry: Victor, Bissell, Lucas, Kristen, Dayne, Zane, Staff picking Rockhold: Eddie, Stephie, Chris. 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. With fighter pay being such a hot-button issue in recent years, more and more UFC fighters are heading to free agency. 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. This includes two title fights and an interim title fight opposite Conor McGregor, where he received $500,000 along with reportedly an extra $200,000 bonus. Rothwell via Hulk smash. The fight ended in a majority decision win for Platinum Perry. The first event took place on June 2, 2018. Be the first one to comment on this story. Lane competed in MMA from 2011 to 2018. Mendes at least has a little bit of experience in it, and he seems to be decent. One reason for that is it gives everyone a point to negotiate from. Road to BKFC 41: Mike Perry and Luke Rockhold. Watch Now: Press Conference from London. 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. Highlights: BKFC 41 COLORADO PRESS CONFERENCE. It was up in the air, it could have been 50-50. Julian Lane via unanimous decision (48-46, 48-46, 48-46), Gustavo Trujillo def. Perry secured a huge victory in the main event of the pay-per-view, cementing his status as one of the top bareknuckle fighters. It was a gruesome scene for a featherweight title bout at UWC 43 when Jos Pealozas ear exploded. Luke Rockhold will Headline BKFC 41, Knuckling Up Against Former UFC Standout 'Platinum' Mike Perry. I love David Feldman, and the bare knuckle crew, and the team and the fans, and everybody thats been showing so much support. Im skeptical. BKFC payouts: How much do fighters make on average at Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. According to Mike Perry, leaving the UFC and joining BKFC was just a matter of giving the right prize to a prizefighter. Once I took the shot, I was like, OK, your size and your weight Im still Platinum at the end of the day, man. So its like the moneys gotta make sense for them. 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. Mike Curious about who we think will win between Mike Perry and Luke Rockhold? After an exchange along the ropes Rockhold stopped in his tracks and took out his mouthpiece. Each of. But the competitor in me still thinks its the same game. She lost her last BKFC fight to Britain Hart down a weight class and now shes jumping up and getting a title shot? Sore loser! In an MMA fight, Rockhold rinses Perry, but in bare-knuckle? I know Luke hasnt looked great in recent years but his fight with Costa went better than I expected, even in a lopsided defeat. Watch Gilbert Burns outpoint Jorge Masvidal in his retirement fightin the UFC's return to Miami. Fighters in the UFC also have the chance of walking away with an extra $50,000 up to $150,000 in performance-related bonuses. When everyone knows what everyone else is making, they can compare and make a case for what they deserve to be paid based on facts and numbers. Im excited to do it. 'Platinum' Perry headlines Saturday's Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship pay-per-view event in Colorado. The Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship was founded in 2018 by David Feldman. 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 Mania, By submitting your email, you agree to our, MMA Mania, UFC news, results, videos, rumors, fights, Highlights! 7 at 135 pounds. Before that, though, you can watch Perrys last fight for free. Prior to his BKFC debut, Perry defeated boxer Michael Seals in a decision at Trillers inaugural Triad combat event a new striking style and rules set designed to level the playing field between MMA fighters and boxers. Felipe Colares, a former UFC fighter, has died. But Perry can dream. BKFC 41 goes live tonight in Denver, CO featuring a main event of Mike Perry vs. Luke Rockhold. "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. 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. Rockhold quit in middle of round 2 #bkfc41 pic.twitter.com/dxI6uEYSxx, Luke Rockholds teeth after the TKO at BKFC 41 pic.twitter.com/nzmEhg5ncG. But right now, hes all about adding more zeroes to his bank account, and then hell worry about fulfilling his competitive dreams. The event is live on pay-per-view via Fite.TV for $39.99 and starts at 9 p.m. 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 . Unanimous decision. 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. Mike Perry is nursing an injury after the one he gave Luke Rockhold at BKFC 41 this past Saturday. Free full fight replay - watch Mike Perry get his hand raised at BKFC 27. Seriously, just imagine this 292-pound monstrosity barreling toward you with his bare fists. 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. In seven bare-knuckle fights, Ferea is 6-1 with five stoppages. After the fight, Perry called for a faceoff with former UFC double champ Conor McGregor, who was sitting ringside. Paige VanZant claimed in February 2021, I was in the UFC for six years getting paid $40,000 (to show) and $40,000 (to win). All Rights Reserved. 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.