He should be fairly close to his own BKFC title shot, but also, Perry could soon secure a more major payday by winding up in a celebrity boxing match. [62] Cerrone faced Rafael dos Anjos on August 28, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 27. 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. With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best knockouts from April 2023. Thats Perrys best opportunity to close forward, follow his punches back in, and try to crowd the bigger man with combinations. UFC Hall of Famer reacts to Mike Perrys gritty victory over seasoned fighter Luke Rockhold. Cerrone and Lauzon were supposed to fight at UFC 274 on May 7 in Phoenix, but that time Cerrone fell ill the morning of the bout, forcing a cancellation. 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. 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. He wants him to take time off and then slowly get back into camp and the process of dropping weight. 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? UFC 288 Early Prelims Preview - Pt. Ouch! Be the first one to comment on this story. Luke Rockhold's teeth got jacked up, BKFC 41: Perry vs. Rockhold - Rapidfire Recap, Pros react to Mike Perry's win at BKFC 41, Sore loser! 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. So what comes next for Perry? 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. Saturday, May 15, Toyota Center, Houston Mike Perry is nursing an injury after the one he gave Luke Rockhold at BKFC 41 this past Saturday. White, after confirmation from UFC chief business officer Hunter Campbell who was in the room, announced the promotion is also working on a bout between welterweight contenders Belal Muhammad and Shavkat Rakhmonov. Sign up for the Who was gonna win this fight? You have come to the ESPN Africa edition, for other ESPN editions, click above. 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. [64] Cerrone faced Evan Dunham on November 16, 2013, at UFC 167. It really feels like Platinum is thriving, but hes got a real challenge ahead of him here. Please logout and login again. Cerrone, who trains out of Albuquerque, New Mexico, built his reputation on accepting any and every fight the UFC offered. Eventually, I end up hopping on one of my cornerman's back, acted like I was choking him like we were joking, but I couldn't stand. Early prelims: 6:30 p.m. Who do you want to see fight @PlatinumPerry in the @bareknucklefc ring? 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. The open-mat event takes place at 2300 Arena in Philadelphia and streams on UFC Fight Pass. ET, PPV 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. Learn more about Donald Cerrone's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below. Im free from everybody, but I love bare-knuckle boxing. It turns out Mike Perry was made for bare-knuckle fighting. Rockhold, meanwhile, has never been known as a precise boxer, but hes significantly larger than Perry and can certainly crack. Instead of facing fellow UFC fighter Joe Solecki in an MMA fight, Cerrone will partake in a grappling match at FURY Professional Grappling 3. "[I'm] a little heartbroken," Cerrone said. 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 "He stays in there. Aljo Reveals Shocking Medical Diagnosis, Will Never Fight At MSG. Perry has really found a home outside UFC in the boxing world. [Donald] Cerrone come in here and give me my arm back, Perry said. That's why everybody loves him, including us at the UFC. BKFC 41 Results, Streaming Play-By-Play Coverage, Rockhold Slams UFC Roster Full Of Motherfking Yes Men, Staredowns! Conor McGregor's next fight set vs. Donald Cerrone at UFC 246 in January 2020 McGregor returns to action from a 15-month absence against one of the most For more on the card, visit MMA Junkies event hub forUFC 286. Throughout his tenure, Platinum won fights against Julian Lane, Michael Venom Page, and now, Rockhold. As for Perry, victory would arguably be his biggest scalp yet, as well as improve his post-UFC record to 4-0 in all forms of combat sports. Cerrone and Lauzon were originally expected to face each other at a UFC Fight Night event on April 30; UFC 262: Oliveira vs. Chandler Lauzon has been away from the UFC since October of 2019. You look at him, and youre like, damn that guy is a problem, maybe. 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. I love it! As far as the fights Perry wants, he did mention Donald Cowboy Cerrone during his post-fight interview. ET on ESPN/ESPN+ "So I'm not fighting Cowboy Cerrone tonight," Lauzon said on Instagram. Please enter a valid email and try again. UFC History Raimondi's legitimate questions: Lesnar back in the UFC? [63] Cerrone lost the fight by unanimous decision. 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. At BKFC 41, Luke Rockhold and Mike Perry will battle in the main event. He stays in and does it anyway, because that's what this kid does. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. WebRT @CSTodayNews: Mike Perry is 3-0 as BKFC fighter and has been nothing but spectacular! Thats whats up. Niko Price . Lauzon had to withdraw because of a non-weight-cut-related medical issue, the promotion said. His motto - Anytime. Could Mike Perry vs. Conor McGregor actually happen? Mike Perry calls out Donald Cowboy Cerrone! 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. 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. White said he hasn't considered a potential opponent for Cerrone yet. [Donald] Cerrone come in here and give me my arm back, Perry said. Two behind Jim Miller for most fights (37), and second for most finishes (16). Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone Named To UFC Hall Of Fame Class Of 2023, Photo Gallery | UFC 276: Adesanya vs Cannonier, Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone Announces His Retirement, Donald Cerrone Aiming To Break Records At UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs Emmett. UFC veteran Felipe Colares dead at 29 after being hit by bus. However, his next fight in January 2021 against Dustin Poirier ended in a TKO loss in the second round. 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. Video: Fighters exploded cauliflower ear leads to TKO stoppage. Watch Gilbert Burns outpoint Jorge Masvidal in his retirement fightin the UFC's return to Miami. For complete BKFC 41 results, including play-by-play updates, click here. Cowboy is one of the household names in the world of MMA. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/12/news-donald-cerrone-cowboy-vs-joe-solecki-fury-grappling-3, he was finished by Alex Morono via strikes, Mike Perry def. The contest was scheduled as the UFC Austin co-main event Saturday night. LONDON Colby Covington is next in line. WebDonald Cerrone continued his impressive beat down of the lightweight division at Fight Night Atlantic City Wednesday when he became the first man to hand Jim Miller a loss by knockout. 17 wins by submission (8 triangle choke, 5 RNC, 4 armbar); 10 by KO. WebRT @CSTodayNews: Mike Perry is 3-0 as BKFC fighter and has been nothing but spectacular! As far as the fights Perry wants, he did mention Donald Cowboy Cerrone during his post-fight interview. Perry is coming up in weight, and thus will probably have a solid speed advantage. UFC Fight Night 223 winners and losers react on social media outlets such as Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. "I've dealt with meniscus injuries on both knees, but this knee in particular, had it cleaned out a bunch of times, but when it does lock up, I can usually straighten out, it unlocks, totally fine, 100 percent, immediately. Reveals Battles With Tourettes Syndrome, Anxiety Disorder, Elite Eight Rise to the Top of the PFL Standings, Olivier Aubin-Mercier Stumps Frustrated Shane Burgos in PFL 3 Headliner, 2023 PFL 3 Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring, Cosmo Alexandre Expects Former Foe Sage Northcutt to Shine in One Championship, Jonathan Haggerty Claims Title via KO in ONE on Prime Video 9 Headliner, Demetrious Johnson Admits Its Definitely Possible Next Fight Could Be His Last, Superlek Kitmookao Routs Danial Williams in One on Prime Video 8 Main Event, One Championship Fighter Iuri Lapicus Dead at Age 27 after Motorcycle Crash. Perry was doing a ton of body work as he just punished Rockholds midsection with some thudding punches that reverberated throughout the arena. Raimondi's legitimate questions: Lesnar back in the UFC? It was a gruesome scene for a featherweight title bout at UWC 43 when Jos Pealozas ear exploded. The 185-pounder took to the mic to ask Conor McGregor to step into the ring and face off against him, to which the Irishman obliged. 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.
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