UFC Rankings, Division Rankings, P4P Rankings, UFC Champions | His motto - Anytime. Hes facing a significant height and reach disadvantage, and Rockhold is surely going to be trying to stick him with long, straight shots. 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. Watch what happens after US Olympian gets pinned by high schooler, UFC loses Jack Hermansson vs. Brendan Allen headliner, gets offer to save it, Mike Perry sets his sights on Conor McGregor. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/03/ufc-news-dana-white-confirms-colby-covington-vs-leon-edwards-title-shot, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 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. 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? Key Losses: Geoff Neal (UFC 245), Vicente Luque (UFC Fight Night 155), Santiago Ponzinibbio (UFC on FOX 26), Donald Cerrone (UFC Fight Night 139) Keys to Victory: Perry is a savage. Lukes a big challenge. Cerrone, 38, was scheduled to face Diego Sanchez last weekend at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas, but his opponent changed to 30-year-old Alex Morono during fight week, after the UFC abruptly cut ties with Sanchez due to medical concerns. Which Bellator, Invicta, One and PFL champs could dethrone UFC titleholders? But if Cerrone is not an option, then Perry says Conor McGregor is next on his shortlist of potential opponents. Please enter a valid email and try again. Key Losses: Geoff Neal (UFC 245), Vicente Luque (UFC Fight Night 155), Santiago Ponzinibbio (UFC on FOX 26), Donald Cerrone (UFC Fight Night 139) Keys to Victory: Perry is a savage. When will Jamahal Hill defend? Perry is pretty dang good at tanking damage, but that doesnt mean its the best strategy. When and why did you start training for fighting? monitoring_string = "5eb5a0f65cbe346d74f978e14db1b00d", UFC Fight Night 178 - Covington vs. Woodley, UFC Fight Night 151 - Iaquinta vs. He wants him to take time off and then slowly get back into camp and the process of dropping weight. Lauzon has been away from the UFC since October of 2019. ET, PPV Following the conclusion of the UFC 286 main event, in which Leon Edwards successfully defended the welterweight title against Kamaru Usman, UFC president Dana White confirmed to reporters including MMA Junkie that Covington will get the next crack at gold. With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best knockouts from April 2023. He wants another fight at 155 pounds, and I'm going to give it to him.". In signature form, Perry was all aggression as he charged forward while Rockhold was looking to use his reach advantage by keeping his opponent on the end of his punches. 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. Mike Perry calls out Donald Cowboy Cerrone! That's why everybody loves him, including us at the UFC. LONDON Colby Covington is next in line. Learn more about Donald Cerrone's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below. Not only did Mike Perry deliver as promised, but viewers also witnessed a barnburner between Eddie Alvarez and Chad Mendes, Christine Ferea picking up another victory, and a handful of other knockouts. Las Vegas, NV Hopefully third times the charm for UFC lightweight Donald Cowboy Cerrone as hes set to fight Jim Miller at UFC 276 on Saturday night. You look at him, and youre like, damn that guy is a problem, maybe. Who do you want to see fight @PlatinumPerry in the @bareknucklefc ring? Please check your email for a confirmation. Records: 14-8 (MMA), 2-0 (BKFC), 1-0 (Triad Combat), 0-1 (Boxing)Key Wins: Michael Page (BKFC 27), Michael Seals (Triad), Paul Felder (UFC 226), Jake Ellenberger (UFC Fight Night 108)Key Losses: Geoff Neal (UFC 245), Vicente Luque (UFC Fight Night 155), Santiago Ponzinibbio (UFC on FOX 26), Donald Cerrone (UFC Fight Night 139)Keys to Victory: Perry is a savage. With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best knockouts from April 2023. But the Platinum is platinum.So its like the moneys gotta make sense for them, continued Perry. Ouch! Covington (17-3 MMA, 12-3 UFC) has not competed since a March 2022 victory over Jorge Masvidal. 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. In a recent YouTube video he uploaded on his channel, Cerrone announced Tied with Charles Oliveira for most post-fight bonuses (18). ET on ESPN/ESPN+ Main card: 10 p.m. 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 I was S-1 Muay Thai United States ChampionDo you have any heroes? LONDON Colby Covington is next in line. Report: Franny Verbally Committed To New Promotion. Most people dont like getting hit like that. 1, Allen Vs. Silva Set To Go Down In Jacksonville, Former UFC Fighter Dies After Tragic Bus Accident In Brazil. Hes scored big wins in the ring with and without gloves, becoming more and more well-known after ending his UFC career on a sour note. [65] He was supposed to fight Diego Sanchez, they agreed to fight at 170 pounds. So whoever wants the smoke, dog.Perry and McGregor did come face-to-face after the pay-per-view event, but that face-off is the closest we could get to a potential fight between the two. It really feels like Platinum is thriving, but hes got a real challenge ahead of him here. Aljo Reveals Shocking Medical Diagnosis, Will Never Fight At MSG. Early prelims: 6:30 p.m. And he gave me a face-off. #BKFC41 #BKFC With three fights under his belt, the brawler seems to have found the perfect home for himself to continue making headlines and become a real star in the world of fighting. "I don't know, man. 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 Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) 41 inside 1STBANK Center in Broomfield, Colorado. 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. Rockhold seems thrilled with bare knuckle life, but he has yet to actually step into the ring, which I would imagine could change his perspective. The fighters eventually engaged in the clinch, which saw the referee come to break them apart and thats when Rockhold signaled that something was wrong with his mouth. Saturday, May 15, Toyota Center, Houston I don't know. WebRT @CSTodayNews: Mike Perry is 3-0 as BKFC fighter and has been nothing but spectacular! 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. I don't know. He fought Rafael Dos Anjos for the UFC's lightweight championship in December 2015, and came up short via first-round TKO. Instead of facing fellow UFC fighter Joe Solecki in an MMA fight, Cerrone will partake in a grappling match at FURY Professional Grappling 3. WebCONOR MCGREGOR VS DONALD CERRONE [ FULL FIGHT ] - YouTube 0:00 / 2:45 CONOR MCGREGOR VS DONALD CERRONE [ FULL FIGHT ] MMA ADDICT 1.98K Two behind Jim Miller for most fights (37), and second for most finishes (16). As far as the fights Perry wants, he did mention Donald Cowboy Cerrone during his post-fight interview. The UFC heads back on the road for another full-capacity crowd at UFC 262 Prelims: 8 p.m. For complete BKFC 41 results, including play-by-play updates, click here. Subscribe to ESPN+ to get exclusive live UFC events, weigh-ins and more; Ariel and the Bad Guy; Dana White's Contender Series; and more exclusive MMA content. Cerrone, 38, was scheduled to face Diego Sanchez last weekend at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas, but his opponent changed to 30-year-old Alex Morono during "[I'm] a little heartbroken," Cerrone said. A match between UFC middleweights Phil Hawes and Andre Petroski has also been added to the card. WebLAS VEGAS, December 30 - Certain fights ramp up the human adrenaline-meter and live up to the hype. Colby came here and cut weight and did everything to be here for this fight. MMA Record: 16-6Key Wins: Chris Weidman (UFC 194), Ronaldo Souza (Strikeforce: Barnett vs Kharitonov), Lyoto Machida (UFC on FOX 15), Tim Kennedy (Strikeforce: Rockhold vs Kennedy), Dave Branch (UFC Fight Night 116)Key Losses: Michael Bisping (UFC 199), Paulo Costa (UFC 278), Yoel Romero (UFC 221), Vitor Belfort (UFC on FX 8), Jan Blachowicz (UFC 239)Keys to Victory: Rockhold rose to the top of the Middleweight ranks by being a tremendous athlete with elite Brazilian jiu-jitsu and one of the best left kicks in the business. Cerrone lost via first-round knockout, but told ESPN afterward he wants to fight again. So what comes next for Perry? UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Till Oct. 21, 2017 KO/TKO Punch 1 4:20 loss. He wants another fight at 155 pounds, and I'm going to give it to him.". He weighed in a championship backup fighter ahead of UFC 286 and made championship weight. 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. This time, I'm now surrounded by all the fighters, commission, Cowboy's in the room, I'm trying not to make a scene and let people know there's not a problem with my knee. Cerrone and Lauzon were originally expected to face each other at a UFC Fight Night event on April 30; He had me afraid, Perry said about Rockhold. Thats Perrys best opportunity to close forward, follow his punches back in, and try to crowd the bigger man with combinations. "I think it was, you know, classic 'Cowboy,'" White told ESPN. I don't feel like it, but how I feel and how I perform are two different things, you know? Cerrone has had a three-year stretch to forget. I don't feel like it, but how I feel and how I perform are two different things, you know? UFC 262: Oliveira vs. Chandler Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land. As mentioned above, range is the big problem for Perry here. 17 wins by submission (8 triangle choke, 5 RNC, 4 armbar); 10 by KO. The performance earned the acknowledgment of many in the combat sports world, with UFC Hall of Famer Donald Cerrone being one to share his views on the matchup. Which Bellator, Invicta, One and PFL champs could dethrone UFC titleholders. Watch Gilbert Burns outpoint Jorge Masvidal in his retirement fightin the UFC's return to Miami. The Michigan-born fighter later stated his interest in a bout with 'The Notorious', though it's unclear if he intends on the matchup taking place in the BKFC or elsewhere. Platinum Gets One Final Look At Luke, Rockhold Inspired By Fking Gangster Adesanya, Israel Adesanya Walkouts to Knockouts T-Shirt, Predictions! UFC Austin is headlined by a featherweight contender bout between Calvin Kattar and Josh Emmett. The win moves Perry to 3-0 in BKFC with the biggest win of his career now coming against Rockhold. #BKFC41 #BKFC None of that will help him in the ring, however, where his best weapon is likely to be his trusty check right hook. I want to be a World Champion, and winning this fight is the next step.Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I dont know when well do it, but On Dec. 12, Solecki competed in the UFC Fight Pass Invitational grappling tournament and drew with fellow UFC fighter Gregory Rodrigues. Rockholds check hook is legitimately dangerous, but it cannot be his sole weapon here. He didn't really want to fight at 170 pounds, but those two agreed to that weight. He's made four UFC appearances in seven of the last eight calendar years. It was quite a conclusion for Perry, who looked right at home as arguably the new face of BKFC with another stunning performance on Saturday. "So I'm not fighting Cowboy Cerrone tonight," Lauzon said on Instagram. First, he openly admitted he didn'tt eve Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground. Unfortunately, Cerrone has struggled against the next generation, losing his last five fights. Its gotta make sense for me. She joined the BE team in 2020, covering a mix of news, events and injuries. 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Outside of two losses to Usman, Covington has not lost since 2015. It has just been a progression.What ranks and titles have you held? Raimondi's legitimate questions: Lesnar back in the UFC? His last win came in May of 2019, and since then, he has lost five fights, and his other was ruled a draw. Sources: Cerrone-Lauzon rebooked for June 18. 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. ET on ESPN+. For more on the card, visit MMA Junkies event hub forUFC 286. Could Mike Perry vs. Conor McGregor actually happen? Expecting to end his 16-year pro MMA career. We could throw hands. Then I went pro in the RING OF FIRE show and moved on to MMA. Key Losses: Geoff Neal (UFC 245), Vicente Luque (UFC Fight Night 155), Santiago Ponzinibbio (UFC on FOX 26), Donald Cerrone (UFC Fight Night 139) Keys to "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). Afterwards, Perry wasnt all that interested in calling out his next opponent at first but instead asked for a staredown with UFC superstar Conor McGregor, who was in attendance at the card in Denver. In her time with BE, Kristen has created Fright of the Night, a series that highlights some of the worst injuries in the sport. Im free from everybody, but I love bare-knuckle boxing. Who do you want to see fight @PlatinumPerry in the @bareknucklefc ring? RT @CSTodayNews: Bizarre ending to this fight Mike Perry defeats Luke Rockhold via referee stoppage. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Chad Mendes 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. Main card: 10 p.m. Niko Price . He nearly scored a Jake Paul money fight as well! 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. Maybe we can fight and then after I beat you, then Ill beat Conor McGregor.. Usman Vs. 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.. I love it! "[I'm] a little heartbroken," Cerrone said. [62] Cerrone faced Rafael dos Anjos on August 28, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 27. How cool was that, bro? FURY Professional Grappling 3 will mark a return of sorts for Solecki, who competed for CFFC during his rise through the regional scene. That would be legendary.. Donald Cerrone to Be Enshrined in UFC Hall of Fame Modern Wing One of Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. He was knocked out in the first round of his last fight against Alex Morono in May of 2021. Rockhold, meanwhile, has never been known as a precise boxer, but hes significantly larger than Perry and can certainly crack. [Donald] Cerrone come in here and give me my arm back, Perry said. This is an absolute freak show of a main event. Something went wrong. newsletter, LIVE! UFC veteran Felipe Colares dead at 29 after being hit by bus. 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. The open-mat event takes place at 2300 Arena in Philadelphia and streams on UFC Fight Pass. 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 Hall of Famer reacts to Mike Perrys gritty victory over seasoned fighter Luke Rockhold. 2023 Bloody Elbow. Video: Fighters exploded cauliflower ear leads to TKO stoppage. "The freakiest weirdest thing ever: I weigh-in officially, I got sit down, and I got to put my socks on, I turn my knee out, and my knee locks out. Please enter a valid email and try again. 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.
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