Luke Rockhold at BKFC 41: Best photos, Eddie Alvarez def. Rockhold pointed to his mouth as if perhaps he suffered a broken jaw but that was enough for referee Dan Miragliotta to stop the contest with the end coming at 1:15 in the second round. I mean, what do you guys, what did you think? I love David Feldman, and the bare knuckle crew, and the team and the fans, and everybody thats been showing so much support. Likely, victory lines him up for a shot at BKFC gold, whereas defeat likely sets him up for more super fights against other well-known names. She has covered combat sports since 2016, getting her start with outlets such as FanSided, MyMMANews and MMA-Prospects. Cerrone (36-16, 2 NC) was scheduled to face fellow veteran Diego Sanchez in the UFC Vegas 26 co-main event on May 8, but Sanchez was suddenly pulled from You'll now receive the top MMA Junkie stories each day directly in your inbox. newsletter, LIVE! Maybe we can fight and then after I beat you, then Ill beat Conor McGregor.. Had 14 UFC fights at welterweight (6-7, 1 NC), Won WEC Fight of the Night awards in bouts against McCullough, Varner (twice), Henderson, Ratcliff, Origin of nickname: I wear boots and a hat. Perry has been nothing short of a star for BKFC since first arriving in the promotion and with this latest win, he will likely earn another marquee opponent and perhaps even a title fight in the near future. Perry is coming up in weight, and thus will probably have a solid speed advantage. Alvarez reacts to Conor McGregors surprise cornering advice at In his third appearance in the BKFC ring, Perry didnt have an easy night at the office but he still found a way to pour on the punishment to stop Luke Rockhold inside two rounds. He's made four UFC appearances in seven of the last eight calendar years. Sucks. UFC news: Dana White confirms Colby Covington is next for Felipe Colares, a former UFC fighter, has died. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. I dont know when well do it, but thats the fight that makes sense, White said at a post-fight news conference at The O2 Arena. Cerrone decided to take off twelve months and rethink his approach to fighting. "I think it was, you know, classic 'Cowboy,'" White told ESPN. The two shared some words and, although tensions were high, it seemed the pair had respect for one another. When will Jamahal Hill defend? Maybe we can fight and then after I beat you, then Ill beat Conor McGregor. It was Who was gonna win this fight? The former title challenger is amid the worst stretch of his career, however, as he's gone winless in six consecutive fights, including four knockouts. DONALD CERRONE Ryan Its tough to say where Cowboy goes from here. 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. He proved in his last UFC showing against Paulo Costa that he still has competitive fire, and he seems really excited to venture into the unknown territory that bareknuckle boxing provides. Instead of facing fellow UFC fighter Joe Unfortunately, Cerrone has struggled against the next generation, losing his last five fights. First, he openly admitted he didn'tt eve I don't feel like it, but how I feel and how I perform are two different things, you know? Anywhere. Donald Following the conclusion of the UFC 286 main event, in which Leon Edwards successfully defended the welterweight title Please check your email for a confirmation. Lauzon (28-15) is coming off a first-round TKO win over Jonathan Pearce in October 2019 and has not fought since. FURY Professional Grappling 3 will mark a return of sorts for Solecki, who competed for CFFC during his rise through the regional scene. Thats Perrys best opportunity to close forward, follow his punches back in, and try to crowd the bigger man with combinations. While Dana White has granted Donald Cerrone a final fight, he doesn't have an opponent in mind for the 38-year-old UFC veteran. Following his loss last weekend, Cerrone told ESPN there was no way that would be his final fight, but admitted his recent performances have concerned him. Perry has really found a home outside UFC in the boxing world. The future UFC Hall of Famer was in attendance at the 1STBANK Center in Broomfield, Colo., and Platinum said he was interested in a rematch for his arm a quip regarding his first-round armbar loss to Cerrone at UFC Denver nearly five years ago. Throughout his tenure, Platinum won fights against Julian Lane, Michael Venom Page, and now, Rockhold. 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 put some respect on me and the Platinum bare-knuckle boxing belt.. Cerrone (36-16) is one of the UFC's most popular fighters, and is tied with fellow lightweight Jim Miller for the most appearances in the Octagon all time at 37. Who do you want to see fight @PlatinumPerry in the @bareknucklefc ring? Then I went pro in the RING OF FIRE show and moved on to MMA. Stats Please check your email for a confirmation. Chimaev?! WebRT @CSTodayNews: Mike Perry is 3-0 as BKFC fighter and has been nothing but spectacular! Mike Perry calls out Donald Cowboy Cerrone! 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. "I don't know, man. Both men are among the most popular and exciting fighters at 155 pounds and closing in on their career twilight. UFC History Two behind Jim Miller for most fights (37), and second for most finishes (16). Early prelims: 6:30 p.m. Check out what Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone had to say regarding the BKFC 41 headliner in the video below: Mike Perry picked up his first TKO finish inside the BKFC ring last night with his dominant outing against former UFC champion Luke Rockhold, but who did the victor eye a fight with next? LONDON Colby Covington is next in line. 17 wins by submission (8 triangle choke, 5 RNC, 4 armbar); 10 by KO. He likes to box, too, said Perry. Cerrone (36-16, 2 NC) is winless in six straight fights and has not won since 2019. 'Platinum' has been a revelation in the Bare Knuckle FC ring since making his debut for the promotion a little over a year ago. LONDON Colby Covington is next in line. The answer to that is to keep his weight back, make it difficult for Perry to close forward, and punish his wide swings with precise counter shots. It wasnt necessarily the jaw-dropping knockout that Perry wanted but if it turns out that Rockhold actually suffered a broken jaw, he more than did the damage worthy of the stoppage. The fight falls out and he ends up with another opponent. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. monitoring_string = "5eb5a0f65cbe346d74f978e14db1b00d", UFC Fight Night 178 - Covington vs. Woodley, UFC Fight Night 151 - Iaquinta vs. Web921K views 2 years ago Holder of quite a few UFC records, Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone has always gone to the beat of his own drum. On Dec. 19, Cerrone grappled Craig Jones at Combat Jiu Jitsu Worlds 2021 and lost by rear-naked choke. Other notable victories during the stretch include Nate Diaz, Rafael dos Anjos, Gunnar Nelson, and Donald Cerrone. Eddie Alvarez has no problem with his wifes vocal performances during his fights. "I don't know, man. He pulled out his mouthguard and pointed to his lip and it was clear he could no longer continue. That remains to be seen.Im up in the air because that was my last fight on contract, said Perry during his post-fight press conference (video provided by MMA Junkie). Lauzon has been away from the UFC since October of 2019. She joined the BE team in 2020, covering a mix of news, events and injuries. Mike Perry sets his sights on Conor McGregor. Donald Cerrone vs. Joe Lauzon moved to UFC 274 - MMA Fighting The end came after Perry actually unloaded with a series of body shots but Rockhold paused the action to get the referees attention. "Cowboy" also is tied for the most fight-night bonuses in UFC history with Charles Oliveira (19) and owns the second most finishes in the promotion ever (16). WebUFC 141 results: Nate Diaz defeats Donald Cerrone by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) UFC 137 results: Donald Cerrone defeats Dennis Siver by submission (rear He wants him to take time off and then slowly get back into camp and the process of dropping weight. Solecki most recently competed in the UFC this past October when he lost as split decision to Jared Gordon. 6-3, 1 NC in WEC only losses came in championship bouts against Ben Henderson (twice) and Jamie Varner. Straight right down the pipe.What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? As far as the fights Perry wants, he did mention Donald Cowboy Cerrone during his post-fight interview. 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This is an absolute freak show of a main event. Cerrone (36-16) is one of the UFC's most popular fighters, and is tied with fellow lightweight Jim Miller for the most appearances in the Octagon all time at 37. UFC 262: Oliveira vs. Chandler ET on ESPN/ESPN+ Cerrone, who trains out of Albuquerque, New Mexico, built his reputation on accepting any and every fight the UFC offered.