Rockhold may have a library of work with boxers from his MMA career, but those were in service of MMA fights. 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. You know who has been better than underwhelming and fine in his long career? 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. Perry is used to fighting at 170-pounds, so Rockhold is going to be the larger man out there. Luke Rockhold will Headline BKFC 41, Knuckling Up Against Former UFC Standout 'Platinum' Mike Perry. Joshuah Alvarez via TKO (punches) Round 4, 1:34, Christine Ferea def. Triller gave me a good win bonus. Lukes a big challenge. Malki Kawa claims Mike Perry made more than $250,000 for Triller Triad Combat Following his UFC departure, Perry beat boxer Michael Seals via split decision at the Triller Triad Combat. It was up in the air, it could have been 50-50. Or more than double because now, they took some pressure off, I guess, withI need to think about it that way sometimes as if there was a win purse. HOLLYWOOD, Fla. - Mike Perry 's post-UFC career continues to shine. Mike Perry is the other fighter who will earn a big amount as well. #KnuckleMania2 pic.twitter.com/upQI0smKFG. Before the three World Title bouts, these showdowns should produce fireworks at ONE's U.S. debut this Friday. Whats he making? Watch the BKFC 27 LONDON Weigh In. What he might not anticipate is Alvarezs heart and durability, qualities that have time and time again gotten him out of rough situations. 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 boxing, and much more. 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. Free full fight replay - watch Mike Perry get his hand raised at BKFC 27. He has covered combat sports since 2015. Eddie Alvarez has no problem with his wifes vocal performances during his fights. The mind shudders at the thought. It was the most significant moment of the round. Please subscribe to our newsletter to keep up with our best work and learn how you can support the site. But the Platinum is platinum. 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. In an MMA fight, Rockhold rinses Perry, but in bare-knuckle? 2023 Bloody Elbow. Underground King Defends His Scream Queen. With this result, Perry is now 2-0 in combat sports since his departure from the UFC in 2021. Please logout and login again. 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. Mike Perry by KO, round 1. I like getting hit. According to Mike Perry, leaving the UFC and joining BKFC was just a matter of giving the right prize to a prizefighter. He was 29. Meshew: Forgive me my ignorance here, but why is Bec Rawlings getting this opportunity? 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. On the other hand, he will be in the main event of BKFC 41 Colorado adding bonus amounts into his pockets. 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. 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. PLATINUM WINS IN HIS BKFC DEBUT! Now I live and enjoy life to the fullest with my family everyday! I cant shoot a takedown. 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. 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. One reason for that is it gives everyone a point to negotiate from. 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! Our customer service team is standing by ready to help you. Marrocco: Luke Rockhold has a significant height, reach and weight advantage against Perry. Staff picking Perry: Victor, Bissell, Lucas, Kristen, Dayne, Zane, Staff picking Rockhold: Eddie, Stephie, Chris. Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship pay-per-view events can be seen on the official app, FITE TV and DAZN. Stephen Townsel via knockout Round 1, 1:41, Christine Vicens def. Im actually quite a grappler, but you can still grapple its like clinch grappling. 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. Perry is ferocious and really does not give a f**k about being hit. Until that happens, what were hearing is just noise that the UFC can once again easily dismiss as bulls-t.. 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. Im skeptical. UFC veteran Felipe Colares dead at 29 after being hit by bus. However, for world champions and high-profile fighters, it's likely they could make just as much, if not more, in the UFC. I know Luke hasnt looked great in recent years but his fight with Costa went better than I expected, even in a lopsided defeat. All Rights Reserved. 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. Perry came out firing in all cylinders in the third. 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. And yet, now that its out there, Im intrigued. The former UFC welterweight defeated Julian Lane in his bare-knuckle boxing debut at Saturday's BKFC: KnuckleMania 2 event.. 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. Perry walked down Lane for the majority of the round. newsletter, Highlights! Video: Fighters exploded cauliflower ear leads to TKO stoppage. 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. Afterwards, Perry wasn't all that interested in calling out his next opponent at first but. 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. How cool is that, bro? He was coming off a unanimous decision loss to former Bellator fighter David Rickels back in October. Tim Bissell is a writer, editor and deputy site manager for Bloody Elbow. The fight ended in a majority decision win for Platinum Perry. McGregor Crashes BKFC 41, Chugs Proper 12 In The Crowd, Israel Adesanya Walkouts to Knockouts T-Shirt, Predictions! 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 (?) 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. Size difference be damned, Mike Perry via decision. 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. Marrocco: Bec Rawlings is a former champion, and a dedicated BKFC evangelist and early bare-knuckle headliner, so thats why shes getting the opportunity. They love this bloody stuff, too.. More. The pair went the distance and put on the type of fight BKFC fans have come to expect. Click the button below to sign up for the official MMA Underground newsletter and never miss an update. Now (with BKFC) Im getting 10 times that doing what I love. 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 . 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. Check out the full night of action. 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. 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. In seven bare-knuckle fights, Ferea is 6-1 with five stoppages. Tim has also covered head trauma, concussions and CTE in great detail. Perry has never been a beautiful technician in the cage or ring, but hes tougher than differential equations and he comes to fight. 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. You look at him, and youre like, damn that guy is a problem, maybe. Although Lane had some moments, Perry seemed to be in control. Shes been a terror in the bare-knuckle ring and Saturday will be no different. If theres no factual base to negotiate from, theres no true negotiation. 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.. Does ONE FC have its Own NFTs? Video: Fighters exploded cauliflower ear leads to TKO stoppage. Once I took the shot, I was like, OK, your size and your weight Im still Platinum at the end of the day, man. 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. Perry doesnt close the door on a future run in the UFC. Time is exactly what he wont have with Perry in his face, swinging heavy shots that promise to test his well-tested chin. And he gave me a faceoff. This is a different sport with different weapons, and it takes time to adjust. Be the first one to comment on this story. Julian Lane via unanimous decision (48-46, 48-46, 48-46), Gustavo Trujillo def. 'Platinum' Perry headlines Saturday's Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship pay-per-view event in Colorado. Mike Perry by knockout, round 2. UFC 288 Early Prelims Preview - Pt. More. Britain Beltran via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46) for vacant flyweight title, Eddie Alvarez def. I think Alvarez struggles in the early rounds and then rallies late, only to lose on points. Meshew: Part of the fun of fighting for me is the mystery of it all. A few things should be considered, however, when discussing how much BKFC fighters are paid. She lost her last BKFC fight to Britain Hart down a weight class and now shes jumping up and getting a title shot? Perry was hurt, but Platinum returned with his own power shot that stunned Rockhold. Marcus Almeida is pumped to see his friend fight for gold in the main event this Friday, May 5. 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. He was 29. Check out the full fight video highlights below: Here comes Luke Rockhold for his #BKFC41 main event bout. Felipe Colares, a former UFC fighter, has died. After an exchange along the ropes Rockhold stopped in his tracks and took out his mouthpiece. newsletter, 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. 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. Thats A Fight Right There. Oops. Thats much more than many fighters earn in a single fight in other big fighting promotions. 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. 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. Road to BKFC 41: Mike Perry and Luke Rockhold. 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. So its like the moneys gotta make sense for them. To paraphrase the delightful Dona Hardy in the seminal classic The Running Man, That girl is one mean motherf*****.. 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. 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 was always made for bare knuckle, its his arena to shine and I expect him to continue finding good success there. The referee moved in to see what the issue was and Rockhold indicted he had a problem with his mouth and couldnt continue. Al-Shatti: When it comes to this one, lets call a spade a spade. The first event took place on June 2, 2018. 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. Give me Alvarez via an ultra-competitive, ultra-fun split decision. Bringing you the weird and wild from the world of MMA each and every weeknight! 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. Sometimes, it makes me get into the fight. 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. He now has explained his actions and the reason why he brought. In the BKFC on the other hand, the lowest payout for a fighter was around $2,500. 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. Perry not only shattered Luke Rockhold 's front teeth at this past Saturday's pay-per-view . I think Im gonna live dangerously and go with Rockhold by decision. Luke Rockhold by decision. A reported January debut sounded like a good idea to Perry, who plans to start training for his new sport very soon. 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. Felipe Colares, a former UFC fighter, has died. 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. 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. Oops. Highlights: BKFC 41 COLORADO PRESS CONFERENCE. Whats wrong with MMA? Sore loser! Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! It was a gruesome scene for a featherweight title bout at UWC 43 when Jos Pealozas ear exploded. That is pure Florida convict energy in each shot he throws. Sign up for the Al-Shatti: As a general rule of thumb in life, I try not to doubt Eddie Alvarez whenever it relates to matters of toughness. He won his debut against Julian Lane at BKFC KnuckleMania 2 last February, and followed up with a decision. Will that matter? 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. Trent Reinsmith is a freelance writer based out of Baltimore, MD. Both fighters found a home for big punches early into the second. 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). 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. Video: Brutal replay shows Mike Perry punch that sent Luke Rockholds tooth flying at BKFC 41. 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. Perhaps the most notable is former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou. 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. This feels like a coin-flip fight, and my gut is warning me not to pick against The Underground King.. Perry had a little more steam on his shots, though, and it started to show. Thats whats up. So, obviously, Im not going anywhere. The Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship was founded in 2018 by David Feldman. Bloody Elbow is an independent, reader supported publication. 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. 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. Following a dominant fifth-round stoppage, the Chinese bantamweight passes Dominick Cruz and now sits at No. #KnuckleMania2 pic.twitter.com/l3jAEy7wIV. Mike Perry is nursing an injury after the one he gave Luke Rockhold at BKFC 41 this past Saturday. To inquire about sponsorship opportunities, or other questions, email. Curious about who we think will win between Mike Perry and Luke Rockhold? Alvarez is the bigger and longer fighter, and the more accomplished striker. Please check your email for a confirmation. For complete BKFC 41 results, coverage, and highlights click HERE. Fighter Bio. Fighters in the UFC also have the chance of walking away with an extra $50,000 up to $150,000 in performance-related bonuses. To inquire about sponsorship opportunities, or other questions, email support@bkfcapp.com and we will route your request to the appropriate member of staff. Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) is the first promotion allowed to hold a legal, sanctioned, and regulated bare knuckle event in the United States since 1889. Perry secured a huge victory in the main event of the pay-per-view, cementing his status as one of the top bareknuckle fighters. But Perry can dream. Paige VanZant, a former UFC fighter, stated that she earns 10-times more than she did in MMA after signing with BKFC. you can check out the rest of the card here. Platinum hits like a truck and eats punishment for days without blinking. pic.twitter.com/RxivSYM4fM, It's platinum time! But the competitor in me still thinks its the same game. UFC Fight Night 223 winners and losers react on social media outlets such as Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Each of. 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. Round four started favoring Perry, but it had a big ending for Lane. The event took place on Saturday, April 29, at the 1STBANK Center in Broomfield, Colorado. After all, The Underground King knows his way around a scrap. Theres a reason BKFC frontman Dave Feldman struggled so mightily to find a victim willing to sign on the dotted line for this fight. He connected on Perry several times and forced him to be on his back foot. I deserve a platinum or a gold, or a platinum and gold belt sometime in my life time, dammit.. Exactly. Get in and out, and stay in too, that clinch stuff, thats going to be interesting. BKFC 41 goes live tonight in Denver, CO featuring a main event of Mike Perry vs. Luke Rockhold. Fighters are permitted to wrap and tape the wrist, thumb, and mid-hand. It was fireworks right off the bat. Early in the first, Lane was caught and dropped to the canvas. Mike Joe Elmore via unanimous decision (49-43, 50-46, 50-45) James. Perry has now won all three of his bareknuckle boxing bouts under the BKFC banner. Hes going to get hit. Rockhold may have been a fearsome kickboxer and savant-level grappler in his best days, but now hes a 38-year-old man with infinitely more wear and tear on his body than Perry, and hes going to be deprived of his greatest gifts once Saturday rolls around. "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. Sign up for the So all things considered, BKFC does not pay fighters better than the UFC as things stand. How Much Does Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Pay Fighters? Among Tim's specialties are the intersections between crime and combat sports. It makes me be me. 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. The promotion Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship never revealed details how much a fighter a earn at BKFC, however there are reports that indicate that Mike Perry is highest paid with per fight contract worth of $250k. Bec Rawlings won the bout and was awarded the National Police Gazette World Diamond Belt to mark the historic fight. 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. Eddie Mercado: This would be Lukes worst loss since Tony Rubalcava back in 2007, so Im going to try and talk myself into picking Luke. I love David Feldman, and the bare knuckle crew, and the team and the fans, and everybody thats been showing so much support. Jake Bostwich via unanimous decision (48-44, 48-44, 48-44), Ulysses Diaz def. Theyre all full of shit.. I got a chin, I got some hands, and his bare-knuckle. Rothwell was a top-10 heavyweight for a number of years, and lit the world on fire in his BKFC debut in October. With fighter pay being such a hot-button issue in recent years, more and more UFC fighters are heading to free agency. They all have at least one thing in common. Usman Vs. What a night! Mike Perry is nursing an injury after the one he gave Luke Rockhold at BKFC 41 this past Saturday. Most people dont like getting hit like that.. Lane turned it up big time in the final two minutes. This can be counted as part of the financial benefits that BKFC fighters enjoy. When it comes to punching in the face, I think I can be skilled there. Hes going eat one to land one, but I think hell be able to shrug off whatever Rockhold puts on him.
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