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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.

sports1 year ago

Yoel Romero's Shocking KO at Dirty Boxing Event Leaves Jon Jones Stunned

Jon Jones was left in shock after witnessing Yoel Romero's first-round knockout of Duane Crespo at Mike Perry's 'Dirty Boxing' event in Miami. The event, reminiscent of a Fight Club scene, saw Romero, a former UFC middleweight title challenger, deliver a powerful left hand to secure the win. Jones, who recently defended his heavyweight title, is contemplating future fights, with negotiations ongoing for a potential bout against interim champion Tom Aspinall, despite his preference for a match with Alex Pereira.

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.

combat-sports2 years ago

"Mike Perry Claims 'King of Violence' Title with Corner Stoppage Win, Challenges Conor McGregor"

Mike Perry is crowned the "King of Violence" after a corner stoppage in his BKFC 56 headliner against Eddie Alvarez. Perry absorbed Alvarez's punches while delivering his own shots, leading to Alvarez's corner stopping the fight after the second round. Perry, now 4-0 in BKFC, called out Conor McGregor for a potential matchup, stating that he just beat someone McGregor fought for a world title. BKFC president David Feldman has expressed interest in a potential McGregor vs. Perry fight.

sports2 years ago

"Street Fighting Experience: Eddie Alvarez Claims Victory Over Mike Perry at BKFC 56"

Mike Perry defeats Eddie Alvarez via second-round TKO in the main event of BKFC 56, earning the BKFC 'King of Violence' title. Christine Ferea successfully defends her flyweight title against Bec Rawlings, while Kai Stewart retains his featherweight title against Howard Davis. Mick Terrill, Jeremy Stephens, Ben Moa, and Erick Lozano also secure victories on the main card.

sports2 years ago

"Former UFC Champ Eddie Alvarez Takes on Mike Perry in BKFC 56 Main Event"

Former UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez will face off against Mike Perry in the headlining bout at BKFC 56 on December 2. The event will also feature three title fights, including a heavyweight matchup between Ben Rothwell and Todd Duffee. Alvarez and Perry are both former UFC stars who have found success in bareknuckle boxing, with Perry boasting a 3-0 record in BKFC.

sports2 years ago

"Mike Perry and Eddie Alvarez Clash in BKFC 56 Main Event in Salt Lake City"

Mike Perry and Eddie Alvarez will headline BKFC 56 in Salt Lake City on December 2 in a bare-knuckle showdown. Perry, who holds a perfect 3-0 record in the promotion, defeated Luke Rockhold in his last BKFC fight, while Alvarez secured a split decision win over Chad Mendes. The rest of the main card includes a featherweight title fight, a heavyweight bout, a flyweight title fight, and other exciting matchups.

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

Mike Perry's Punch Sends Luke Rockhold's Tooth Flying in BKFC 41 Fight.

Mike Perry won his third straight victory in the BKFC ring after connecting with a punch that smashed into Luke Rockhold's mouth and sent a piece of his tooth flying, causing the fight to be stopped and Perry to earn the TKO win. Rockhold had several teeth damaged and received several stitches in his lip to close up a gash opened during the ferocious exchanges with Perry. Rockhold said he's not done fighting but next time "some gloves would be nice."

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

BKFC 41: Luke Rockhold's Chipped Teeth and Loss to Mike Perry.

Luke Rockhold suffered tooth damage during his BKFC 41 debut loss to Mike Perry. The fight was stopped in the second round when Rockhold removed his mouthpiece after eating a stiff shot. Rockhold confirmed the damage in a video statement on Instagram and vowed to continue fighting, but expressed a preference for gloves over bareknuckle. The 38-year-old former UFC and Strikeforce champion parted ways with the UFC in 2022 and lost his BKFC debut to Perry.