If Rockhold stays long and can splatter the nose of Perry with his jab, then I think he could actually pull this one out. He connected on Perry several times and forced him to be on his back foot. And still. To inquire about sponsorship opportunities, or other questions, email support@bkfcapp.com and we will route your request to the appropriate member of staff. button in the bottom right of your screen. But for those kind of bouts, he said the incentive has to be there. Any opportunities for entrepreneurship were welcome. Watch Now: Press Conference from London. Thats whats up. 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. He was coming off a unanimous decision loss to former Bellator fighter David Rickels back in October. Mike Perry stunned spectators at the press conference before the BKFC when he threatened to hit Julian Lane with a baseball bat. 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. PLATINUM WINS IN HIS BKFC DEBUT! In seven bare-knuckle fights, Ferea is 6-1 with five stoppages. 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. In the BKFC on the other hand, the lowest payout for a fighter was around $2,500. The event also hosted the first ever sanctioned women's bare-knuckle boxing bout in the modern era. He likes to box too, Perry said of The Notorious. We could throw hands. This could mean that BKFC is a better option for some of the lesser-known UFC fighters. Tim has also covered head trauma, concussions and CTE in great detail. Luke Rockhold by decision. I like getting hit. It was Lanes best round of the fight. Ground & Pound in Full Guard Vs Half Guard Vs Side Control. Mike Perry is nursing an injury after the one he gave Luke Rockhold at BKFC 41 this past Saturday. 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. 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. He has been covering sports for more than 15 years, with a focus on MMA for most of that time. Whats wrong with MMA? UFC News: Mike Perry reveals BKFC is paying him more than UFC - Sportskeeda The event is live on pay-per-view via Fite.TV for $39.99 and starts at 9 p.m. Free full fight replay - watch Mike Perry get his hand raised at BKFC 27. Luke Rockhold vs. Mike Perry full fight preview | BKFC 41 Mike Perry vs. Luke Rockhold: BKFC 41: Mike Perry vs - Sportskeeda He won his debut against Julian Lane at BKFC KnuckleMania 2 last February, and followed up with a decision. BKFC Mike Perry is living his best life in bare-knuckle, but he's up for contract renewal. Sore loser! 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. Mike Perry needs antibiotics after his star-making turn at BKFC 41. You'll now receive the top MMA Junkie stories each day directly in your inbox. The fight was waved off and Platinum was awarded the win. This feels like a coin-flip fight, and my gut is warning me not to pick against The Underground King.. Until that happens, what were hearing is just noise that the UFC can once again easily dismiss as bulls-t.. 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. This has led to the sport becoming much more popular and is attracting big names in the combat sports world. Chevvy Bridges via TKO (punches) Round 3, 1:09, Yosdenis Cedeno def. Exactly. 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! Meanwhile, Lane is now 3-5 fighting in bareknuckle boxing. Please enter a valid email and try again. 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. 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. 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. Who was gonna win this fight? Tim Bissell is a writer, editor and deputy site manager for Bloody Elbow. 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. Ben Rothwell. If theres no factual base to negotiate from, theres no true negotiation. 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. 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. The win moves Perry to 3-0 in BKFC with the biggest win of his career now coming against Rockhold. Check out the full night of action. The American is set to face Bellator's Michael 'Venom' Page in his next BKFC bout. Sign up for the 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. You know you can count on us for quick, consistent quality coverage for BKFC 41 and beyond. Fighting promotions are known to keep it hush when it comes to the matter of how much their fighters are getting paid. #BKFC41 | LIVE on #FITE pic.twitter.com/7RGVl7yei8, Mike Perry stops Luke Rockhold pic.twitter.com/CtnQLje5Hd, Mike Perry defeats Luke Rockhold. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! Our customer service team is standing by ready to help you. 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. Rothwell was a top-10 heavyweight for a number of years, and lit the world on fire in his BKFC debut in October. Orwhy Diaz vs Paul went to boxing, UFC 288 Cares & UFC Vegas 72 Reactions | Care/Don't Care, Gracie vs. Sakuraba The longest MMA fight ever | This Day in MMA History, $500,000 along with reportedly an extra $200,000 bonus, Israel Adesanyas trickle-down theory wont work if his purse remains undisclosed. 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. Mike Perry reveals he's free agent after BKFC 41 win, eyes fantasy With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best knockouts from April 2023. Most of us were not that clairvoyant, yet that is exactly how Bare Knuckle. Notorious eventually made his way to the ring and had a nice staredown with Perry. #KnuckleMania2 pic.twitter.com/l3jAEy7wIV. ET on Saturday night. Jake Bostwich via unanimous decision (48-44, 48-44, 48-44), Ulysses Diaz def. Im making double. 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. 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. This can be counted as part of the financial benefits that BKFC fighters enjoy. 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. If you anticipated a Mike Perry-Conor McGregor showdown this year, you know exponentially more than the rest of us. Your login session has expired. If its that much money and hes so proud of how much it is, how much is it? Platinum hits like a truck and eats punishment for days without blinking. Does ONE FC have its Own NFTs? Can A Female MMA Fighter Beat An Untrained Man In A Street Fight? Mike Perry Has Face-off With Conor McGregor at BKFC 41 So Im a little hesitant with that one. You look at him, and youre like, damn that guy is a problem, maybe. A lot. Mike Perry calls out Conor McGregor for a face-off and @TheNotoriousMMA accepts. You can watch the entire fight below, for free. It was a gruesome scene for a featherweight title bout at UWC 43 when Jos Pealozas ear exploded. Against a woman who has beaten Hart, no less! With this result, Perry is now 2-0 in combat sports since his departure from the UFC in 2021. Video: Fighters exploded cauliflower ear leads to TKO stoppage. I see Perry getting the knockout early, or taking the bloody decision. Perry is most notably known for his stint in the UFC where he went 7-8 competing at welterweight. Youve got to just hit them first and hit them hard, and then do it again, I guess. Highlights! Mike Perry makes Luke Rockhold quit, squares off with Conor Official BKFC 27 results include: Mike Perry def. I deserve a platinum or a gold, or a platinum and gold belt sometime in my life time, dammit.. Perry was hurt, but Platinum returned with his own power shot that stunned Rockhold. Please logout and login again. Sign up for the I dont want my opponent to want to bang, bro. Mike Perry was always made for bare knuckle, its his arena to shine and I expect him to continue finding good success there. Right now, UFC fighters are at the mercy of the promotion. Report: Franny Verbally Committed To New Promotion. 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? 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. Video: Fighters exploded cauliflower ear leads to TKO stoppage. This past Tuesday, MMA Fighting reported Perrys move to the bare-knuckle boxing promotion after five years in the UFC. He now has explained his actions and the reason why he brought. Rockholds best weapons in the cage were his kicks and his grappling. 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. Perry suggested he avenge a UFC loss in Donald Cerrone, who also was in attendance at BKFC 41, and then fight McGregor. Please enter a valid email and try again. Rockhold retired from MMA after that fight with a 16-6 record. UFC: Mike Perry reveals BKFC pays him more than UFC | Marca Both fighters went toe-to-toe. UFC veteran Felipe Colares dead at 29 after being hit by bus. Paige VanZant, Corey Anderson, Tyron Woodley, Kevin Lee, Mike Perry, and Chad Mendes. 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. Up-to-the-minute results of BKFC: KnuckleMania 2 include: Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Rockhold comes to this sport after fighting out his UFC contract last summer with a pretty gross loss to Paulo Costa. 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. Fighters are permitted to wrap and tape the wrist, thumb, and mid-hand. Mike Perry is nursing an injury after the one he gave Luke Rockhold at BKFC 41 this past Saturday. UFC veteran Felipe Colares dead at 29 after being hit by bus. Theyre all full of shit.. Perry had a little more steam on his shots, though, and it started to show. 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 shows aftermath of breaking Luke Rockhold's teeth with his 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! 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. pic.twitter.com/RxivSYM4fM, It's platinum time! Julian Lane fires off at Mike Perry and Mike returns fire at the bell. And yet, now that its out there, Im intrigued. It was a gruesome scene for a featherweight title bout at UWC 43 when Jos Pealozas ear exploded. On the other hand, he will be in the main event of BKFC 41 Colorado adding bonus amounts into his pockets. 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. Unanimous decision. The former UFC welterweight defeated Julian Lane in his bare-knuckle boxing debut at Saturday's BKFC: KnuckleMania 2 event.. Curious about who we think will win between Mike Perry and Luke Rockhold? Mendes may be younger, but hes still 37 compared to Alvarezs 39. #KnuckleMania2 pic.twitter.com/QbBIm4vNCg. The particulars of his BKFC deal other than pay dont matter much to Perry right now. What a night! More. However, for world champions and high-profile fighters, it's likely they could make just as much, if not more, in the UFC. So its like the moneys gotta make sense for them. One reason for that is it gives everyone a point to negotiate from. 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. 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. Rockhold landed the biggest punch of the first round with a massive left hand. Oops. We can make any fight happen, though.. Thats much more than many fighters earn in a single fight in other big fighting promotions. Perry wins via late knockout. 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 (?) She lost her last BKFC fight to Britain Hart down a weight class and now shes jumping up and getting a title shot? 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. 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. "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. After all, The Underground King knows his way around a scrap. 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 . Meshew: I wont sit here and pretend I have a deep well of knowledge about Josh Copeland. ONEs Chatri Sityodtong decided not to submit our final offer to Francis Ngannou after meeting. Well-known fighters ( say those coming from a big promotion such as the UFC ) are going to be paid much higher than the less well-known fighters on the preliminary card. That is pure Florida convict energy in each shot he throws. 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. As of 2020, an average low-end BKFC bout is said to earn a fighter $2,500. HOLLYWOOD, Fla. - Mike Perry 's post-UFC career continues to shine. Underground King Defends His Scream Queen. Please check your email for a confirmation. The first event took place on June 2, 2018. Chimaev?! Meshew: Forgive me my ignorance here, but why is Bec Rawlings getting this opportunity? 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. Michael Page will be fighting in his hometown when facing former UFC star Mike Perry. Hes going eat one to land one, but I think hell be able to shrug off whatever Rockhold puts on him. Mike Perry is nursing an injury after the one he gave Luke Rockhold at BKFC 41 this past Saturday. 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. Oops. Marrocco: Rothwell is likely to have a big weight advantage, and hes also got height and reach on Copeland. Sign up for the For tonights show, you can check out the rest of the card here. Luke Rockhold Claims To Earn Much More In BKFC Than He Did In UFC Fighters claiming greater earnings outside UFC need to release their 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 . 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 hung in tough, but Lane was all over him. UFC veteran Felipe Colares dead at 29 after being hit by bus. Hes most notably known for his infamous Let me bang scene during season 16 of TUF. It makes me be me. 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. Im grateful and happy for this opportunity, and I want to make things happen for myself, put my own flare into it.. BKFC 27: MVP vs. Platinum live and official results - MMA Junkie Im free from everybody, but I love bare-knuckle boxing. To inquire about sponsorship opportunities, or other questions, email. 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. But theres no way out, right, and theres no defense in that sh*t, I dont think. They love this bloody stuff, too.. Theres a reason BKFC frontman Dave Feldman struggled so mightily to find a victim willing to sign on the dotted line for this fight. Many fighters over the years have come out to speak on how their bout purses fall a long way short when taking into account how much they spend on training camp and other expenses, and considering how much danger the fighters themselves get to face. BKFC: How much do fighters earn? - Sportskeeda Tim covers news and events and has also written longform and investigative pieces. newsletter, Highlights! Perry last fought at BKFC 27 in 2022. Now, BKFC made a huge purse on the former UFC champion. Joe Elmore via unanimous decision (49-43, 50-46, 50-45) James. The event took place at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. A few things should be considered, however, when discussing how much BKFC fighters are paid. Alvarez is the bigger and longer fighter, and the more accomplished striker. I know Luke hasnt looked great in recent years but his fight with Costa went better than I expected, even in a lopsided defeat. But the competitor in me still thinks its the same game. 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. Alvarez Vs. Mendes Epic Brawl Ends With Retirement, Video! And Im one of the roughest, toughest son of a guns on the planet.. Im in the Platinum Perry business, and whatever I need to do to take care of the fam is what I need to do.. 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. Tonights BKFC 41 will be the promotional debut for Luke Rockhold, who has never competed in bare knuckle boxing. Perry revealed his fight with Luke Rockhold at BKFC 41 was the final of his most recent deal,. The ex-lightweight UFC champ has been through a ton of wars, gotten dropped dozens of times, and generally starts slow. Aljo Reveals Shocking Medical Diagnosis, Will Never Fight At MSG. Im actually quite a grappler, but you can still grapple its like clinch grappling. Thats A Fight Right There. 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. Its different.. Round four started favoring Perry, but it had a big ending for Lane. Few men can claim such a feat. No gauze or tape can be within 1 inch of the knuckles. It was the most significant moment of the round. 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. 2023 Bloody Elbow. If he can, Rockhold is in trouble, and while Mike Perry has many failings, actual fist-fighting aint one of them. Each of. The Ralph Lauren model is in trouble. In the last sequence, Lane connected on Perry and stunned him. Watch Gilbert Burns outpoint Jorge Masvidal in his retirement fightin the UFC's return to Miami. Chad Mendes at BKFC 41: Best photos, Mike Perry def. 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. Before the three World Title bouts, these showdowns should produce fireworks at ONE's U.S. debut this Friday. Fighters in the UFC also have the chance of walking away with an extra $50,000 up to $150,000 in performance-related bonuses. 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. The pair went the distance and put on the type of fight BKFC fans have come to expect. 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. He enters the ring with the BKFC title over his shoulder.#BKFC41 | LIVE on #FITE pic.twitter.com/DoCw7OZTZP. 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. #KnuckleMania2 pic.twitter.com/upQI0smKFG. Following a dominant fifth-round stoppage, the Chinese bantamweight passes Dominick Cruz and now sits at No. Mario Vargas via unanimous decision (48-45, 49-44, 47-46), Jomi Escoboza def. His UFC run extended from 2016 to 2021. Asked about a meeting with fellow UFC vet Julian Lane, who inquired on social media about introducing Perry to bare-knuckle, he made a crass joke. 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..