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Bare Knuckle Boxing

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sports3 months ago

Mike Perry Triumphs Over Jeremy Stephens at BKFC 82 Amid McGregor Rumors

Conor McGregor and Mike Perry have tentatively agreed to a future fight after Perry's knockout win at BKFC 82, with McGregor expressing interest in competing in bare knuckle boxing and making headlines with a threat to fire Perry if he lost his match. The event marked a friendly post-fight interaction but also included a tense pre-fight press conference where McGregor emphasized the importance of performance and warned Perry about potential consequences of failure.

sports2 years ago

Eddie Alvarez's BKFC 56 Loss to Mike Perry: Social Media Reacts and Perry Claims 'King of Violence' Title

Eddie Alvarez expresses his love for bare-knuckle boxing despite his loss to Mike Perry at BKFC 56. Alvarez praises Perry's resilience and admits that he underestimated his opponent's ability to take a punch. He remains optimistic about his future in the sport and is open to a rematch with Perry in his hometown of Philadelphia.

sports2 years ago

"Ben Rothwell Withdraws from BKFC 56 Bout Against Todd Duffee, Fight Rescheduled for February"

Ben Rothwell's co-headlining bout against Todd Duffee at BKFC 56 has been cancelled after Rothwell fell ill. The fight has been rescheduled for February. The event will proceed with a seven-fight main card, featuring a women's flyweight title rematch as the new co-headliner. Rothwell is 2-0 in bare-knuckle boxing, while Duffee was set to make his debut in the sport.

sports2 years ago

Dana White's Reaction to Conor McGregor's BKFC Appearance with Mike Perry

UFC President Dana White commented on Conor McGregor's appearance at BKFC 41, saying that McGregor was having fun and got caught up in the moment when he faced off with Mike Perry while holding a BKFC championship belt. White brushed off the idea of his biggest star promoting a rival brand and said that McGregor has done a lot for the UFC and is out having fun. McGregor teased that he may one day step into the bare-knuckle boxing ring for real and gave himself the new nickname "slicey bare paw." McGregor is currently starring in a coaching role on The Ultimate Fighter 31 and is expected to fight Michael Chandler sometime in 2023.

sports2 years ago

Ben Rothwell dominates at BKFC 41, calls out champ Alan Belcher.

Ben Rothwell, former UFC heavyweight contender, is now in the running for the BKFC heavyweight championship after pushing his bare-knuckle boxing record to 2-0. Rothwell called out BKFC heavyweight champion Alan Belcher after his latest win, but Belcher seems hesitant to fight him due to the weight class difference. Rothwell has agreed to cut down to 285 pounds, which is the weight limit set by BKFC, and challenged Belcher to fight him.

sports2 years ago

BKFC 41: Mike Perry's Punches Leave Luke Rockhold with Tooth Damage and Paulo Costa Takes Aim

Mike Perry broke Luke Rockhold's front teeth during their fight at BKFC 41, causing significant damage to his face. Perry required antibiotics for a gash on his knuckle sustained during the fight. Perry believes that the injuries are part of the sport and that he is making memories that will keep him busy in the bare-knuckle ring.

sports2 years ago

"Intense Faceoff: Mike Perry and Luke Rockhold Set for BKFC Debut"

Mike Perry and Luke Rockhold successfully made weight for their 185-pound bare-knuckle boxing match at BKFC 41. The two UFC veterans had an intense final faceoff, with Rockhold lightly shoving Perry after some shadowboxing. Former UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez and three-time UFC title challenger Chad Mendes also made weight for their co-headlining contest.

sports2 years ago

Luke Rockhold Calls for Real Fighters to Leave UFC and Join BKFC

Luke Rockhold and Mike Perry engaged in a fiery face-to-face interview ahead of their BKFC 41 bout. Rockhold, making his bare-knuckle boxing debut, promised surprises for his opponent, while Perry vowed to test Rockhold's chin and add another knockout loss to his record. The two UFC veterans have been taking shots at each other since the bout was announced, with Perry even wiping a booger on Rockhold's coat during their first faceoff. Despite being the underdog, Rockhold is confident he will outsmart Perry in the ring.