Trent Reinsmith is a freelance writer based out of Baltimore, MD. Hes going to get hit. Give me Alvarez via an ultra-competitive, ultra-fun split decision. Lukes a big challenge. You know who has been better than underwhelming and fine in his long career? 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. 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. Once I took the shot, I was like, OK, your size and your weight Im still Platinum at the end of the day, man. Because of that, Im going to default to Mendes winning a back-and-forth scrap, but I wont be surprised in the least bit if Alvarez is a natural at this. That is pure Florida convict energy in each shot he throws. BKFC 41 results: Mike Perry cracks Luke Rockhold for second round TKO Rockhold retired from MMA after that fight with a 16-6 record. Jake Bostwich via unanimous decision (48-44, 48-44, 48-44), Ulysses Diaz def. With fighter pay being such a hot-button issue in recent years, more and more UFC fighters are heading to free agency. As of 2020, an average low-end BKFC bout is said to earn a fighter $2,500. 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. 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. Fighters claiming greater earnings outside UFC need to release their More. 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. With those unavailable, youre telling me hes going to make the stylistic adjustments hes going to need in two months? He connected on Perry several times and forced him to be on his back foot. To paraphrase the delightful Dona Hardy in the seminal classic The Running Man, That girl is one mean motherf*****.. You'll now receive the top MMA Junkie stories each day directly in your inbox. It was a gruesome scene for a featherweight title bout at UWC 43 when Jos Pealozas ear exploded. The latest event is set to take place in London, England. And if this is completely his own idea yikes. When he appeared on The MMA Hour in August, Perry revealed he turned down a fight with one-time UFC interim lightweight title challenger Kevin Lee and said he missed out on an opportunity and might not be getting another opportunity.. Whats wrong with MMA? But for those kind of bouts, he said the incentive has to be there. Click the button below to sign up for the official MMA Underground newsletter and never miss an update. Joshuah Alvarez via TKO (punches) Round 4, 1:34, Christine Ferea def. Lane connected cleanly on Perry multiple times, but Perrys shots seemed to be doing the most damage. 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. Luke Rockhold by decision. Few men can claim such a feat. Marrocco: Bec Rawlings is a former champion, and a dedicated BKFC evangelist and early bare-knuckle headliner, so thats why shes getting the opportunity. Please check your email for a confirmation. 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. Five of his six pro losses are by TKO or KO, including devastating stoppages to Jan Blachowicz, Yoel Romero and Mike Bisping (which cost him the UFC middleweight title). But Perry can dream. I love David Feldman, and the bare knuckle crew, and the team and the fans, and everybody thats been showing so much support. Something went wrong. It's BKFC Fight Week in London and it doesn't get any BIGGER. The former UFC welterweight defeated Julian Lane in his bare-knuckle boxing debut at Saturday's BKFC: KnuckleMania 2 event.. I had something to fight for extra. Thats whats up. The event is live on pay-per-view via Fite.TV for $39.99 and starts at 9 p.m. Platinum should be thanking the blood gods every night that he came around in the era of BKFC, because its obvious hes found his calling. Sometimes, it makes me get into the fight. Please logout and login again. Al-Shatti: Is there any fighter in MMA more born for bare-knuckle boxing than Mike Perry? 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 going to assume he continues to do so here. 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. Rothwell was a top-10 heavyweight for a number of years, and lit the world on fire in his BKFC debut in October. This might open doors for Lukehold to earn even bigger amounts up to $700k to $8ook. To inquire about sponsorship opportunities, or other questions, email support@bkfcapp.com and we will route your request to the appropriate member of staff. Perry walked down Lane for the majority of the round. Check out the full night of action. More. Chad Mendes was the most recent fighter to lend his voice to the chorus when he said BKFC paid him more than he received for any of his UFC fights. After all, The Underground King knows his way around a scrap. BKFC 41 Salaries Purse Payouts | Performance Bonuses (Reveal) Fighter Bio. Following a dominant fifth-round stoppage, the Chinese bantamweight passes Dominick Cruz and now sits at No. What he might not anticipate is Alvarezs heart and durability, qualities that have time and time again gotten him out of rough situations. Both fighters found a home for big punches early into the second. All Rights Reserved. BKFC 41: How Much Money did Mike Perry Earn By Knocking out Luke Rockhold Mike Perry needs antibiotics after his star-making turn at BKFC 41. Perry didnt go into any greater detail on Wednesday about the circumstances surrounding his departure, but he expressed no ill will toward his longtime promoter. Now, Ive got these peoples money behind me, he said. Meshew: Forgive me my ignorance here, but why is Bec Rawlings getting this opportunity? Im interested in fighting great competitors for money, he said. 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. The event took place at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. However, some of the more high-profile fighters can earn up to $500,000, while the biggest stars can reach the millions. Mike Perry is nursing an injury after the one he gave Luke Rockhold at BKFC 41 this past Saturday. He has been covering sports for more than 15 years, with a focus on MMA for most of that time. BKFC: How much do fighters earn? - Sportskeeda A reported January debut sounded like a good idea to Perry, who plans to start training for his new sport very soon. Perry was hurt, but Platinum returned with his own power shot that stunned Rockhold. Oops. These businesses compete for that Mike Perry money, and they and I, we all helped raise awareness for violent people all over the world who deserve more respect, and theyre willing to fight for it, and they fight for it over and over again, and they get something that theyve never been offered before, Perry said Wednesday on The MMA Hour. Rockhold may have a library of work with boxers from his MMA career, but those were in service of MMA fights. Chad Mendes at BKFC 41: Best photos, Mike Perry def. #KnuckleMania2 pic.twitter.com/QbBIm4vNCg. Marrocco: Rothwell is likely to have a big weight advantage, and hes also got height and reach on Copeland. 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. Julian Lane fires off at Mike Perry and Mike returns fire at the bell. Get in and out, and stay in too, that clinch stuff, thats going to be interesting. The event also hosted the first ever sanctioned women's bare-knuckle boxing bout in the modern era. Sore loser! Its gotta make sense for me. #KnuckleMania2 pic.twitter.com/l3jAEy7wIV. Britain Beltran via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46) for vacant flyweight title, Eddie Alvarez def. Im free from everybody, but I love bare-knuckle boxing. pic.twitter.com/RxivSYM4fM, It's platinum time! Im real humble to be honest, because Ive been fighting a long time, Ive been in some ups and downs, some tough fights, and some things didnt go my way way. Tim covers news and events and has also written longform and investigative pieces. Round four started favoring Perry, but it had a big ending for Lane. BKFC 41 salaries purse for the fighters based on their contracts reported. Lane turned it up big time in the final two minutes. The win moves Perry to 3-0 in BKFC with the biggest win of his career now coming against Rockhold. It was up in the air, it could have been 50-50. If theres no factual base to negotiate from, theres no true negotiation. BKFC Pay Per Views Tonight - FITE 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. Before that, though, you can watch Perrys last fight for free. 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. 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. 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. With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best knockouts from April 2023. He likes to box too, Perry said of The Notorious. We could throw hands. BKFC 27: MVP vs. Platinum live and official results - MMA Junkie With this result, Perry is now 2-0 in combat sports since his departure from the UFC in 2021. Felipe Colares, a former UFC fighter, has died. BKFC result: Mike Perry out-slugs Julian Lane, wins unanimous decision BKFC 41: Perry vs. Rockhold live results, highlights, discussion BKFC 41: Mike Perry vs. Luke Rockhold preliminary live stream BKFC 41 full fight card Perry suggested he avenge a UFC loss in Donald Cerrone, who also was in attendance at BKFC 41, and then fight McGregor. Perry not only shattered Luke Rockhold 's front teeth at this past Saturday's pay-per-view . How cool is that, bro? The former UFC welterweight defeated Julian Lane in his bare-knuckle boxing debut at Saturdays BKFC: KnuckleMania 2 event. Mike Perry makes Luke Rockhold quit, squares off with Conor McGregor | BKFC 41, Midnight Mania! Perry is ferocious and really does not give a f**k about being hit. Free full fight replay - watch Mike Perry get his hand raised at BKFC 27. Perry outpointed Lane to win 48-46 on all three judges scorecards. Bringing you the weird and wild from the world of MMA each and every weeknight! 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. Now, BKFC made a huge purse on the former UFC champion. Each of these claims made headlines and were interesting talking points, but not one fighter who claimed the UFC paid them less than they are making outside the promotion offered a specific figure or a shred of proof. Watch the BKFC 27 LONDON Weigh In. The referee moved in to see what the issue was and Rockhold indicted he had a problem with his mouth and couldnt continue. 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. Although it was even, he did seem to be in control. Meshew: Part of the fun of fighting for me is the mystery of it all. The fight ended in a majority decision win for Platinum Perry. 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. Thats much more than many fighters earn in a single fight in other big fighting promotions. The fights got to make sense for them, and for the money that theyre paying me, theyre like, Hey, do you want, what would you say? Tim has also covered head trauma, concussions and CTE in great detail. 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! It makes me be me. On the low end, the compensation for BKFC fighters isnt so high. 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. It was Lanes best round of the fight. 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. Luke Rockhold will Headline BKFC 41, Knuckling Up Against Former UFC Standout 'Platinum' Mike Perry. 2023 Bloody Elbow. 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. The Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship was founded in 2018 by David Feldman. BKFC payouts: How much do fighters make on average at Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. Staff picking Perry: Victor, Bissell, Lucas, Kristen, Dayne, Zane, Staff picking Rockhold: Eddie, Stephie, Chris. Jade Masson-Wong via TKO (doctors stoppage) Round 3, 0:49, Francesco Ricchi def. Marrocco: Two things stick out to me in this matchup: Alvarezs layoff and the tread on his tire. Please subscribe to our newsletter to keep up with our best work and learn how you can support the site. Bec Rawlings won the bout and was awarded the National Police Gazette World Diamond Belt to mark the historic fight. With so many former UFC fighters claiming to earn more in bare-knuckle boxing, it's safe to say that most high-profile fighters will be making six-digits per fight. The BKFC, or Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, is quickly rising in popularity and is attracting big names from the combat sports world. Aljo Reveals Shocking Medical Diagnosis, Will Never Fight At MSG. He was coming off a unanimous decision loss to former Bellator fighter David Rickels back in October. Video: Fighters exploded cauliflower ear leads to TKO stoppage. 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. Can A Female MMA Fighter Beat An Untrained Man In A Street Fight? Free replay BKFC 41s Mike Perrys last bout. The fight was waved off and Platinum was awarded the win. BKFC president, Dave Feldman has said that the promotion has set up a pension scheme for its fighters which they can have access to upon their retirement from the sport. Time is exactly what he wont have with Perry in his face, swinging heavy shots that promise to test his well-tested chin. Chimaev?! The ex-lightweight UFC champ has been through a ton of wars, gotten dropped dozens of times, and generally starts slow. Mike Perry shows aftermath of breaking Luke Rockhold's teeth with his Mike Platinum Perry | Middleweight | BKFC Thats A Fight Right There. Luke Rockhold 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, Mike Perry def. I wont go as far as White did and outright dismiss the claims of the fighters, but I will say that by disclosing their pay, the fighters will move the conversation of fighter pay forward, both in the UFC and out of the UFC. Mario Vargas via unanimous decision (48-45, 49-44, 47-46), Jomi Escoboza def. 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. I know Luke hasnt looked great in recent years but his fight with Costa went better than I expected, even in a lopsided defeat. BKFC 41 Results & Highlights: Mike Perry Stays Undefeated After Luke While his opponent Luke Rockhold earn just 5% less . Mike Perry remains undefeated in bare-knuckle after stopping Luke In seven bare-knuckle fights, Ferea is 6-1 with five stoppages. #BKFC41 | LIVE on #FITE pic.twitter.com/7RGVl7yei8, Mike Perry stops Luke Rockhold pic.twitter.com/CtnQLje5Hd, Mike Perry defeats Luke Rockhold. Perry pressured Lane plenty, but got caught with a couple of counters. Although Lane had some moments, Perry seemed to be in control. Seriously, just imagine this 292-pound monstrosity barreling toward you with his bare fists. Similar to Perry, Fereas strengths are much, much better suited for bare-knuckle boxing than they were MMA. Perry came out firing in all cylinders in the third. Ben Rothwell. Mike Perry Has Face-off With Conor McGregor at BKFC 41 Once sports like NBA, MLB, NHL and NFL began disclosing athlete pay, pay went up exponentially. This could mean that BKFC is a better option for some of the lesser-known UFC fighters. Im very happy fighting here and Im excited to fight., In April 2021, Corey Anderson said, In two fights / six months with Bellator, Ive made double of what I did in 15 fights (11 wins 2 bonuses) seven years with UFC. 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. Hes going eat one to land one, but I think hell be able to shrug off whatever Rockhold puts on him. Im making double. I see Perry getting the knockout early, or taking the bloody decision. 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. Joe Elmore via unanimous decision (49-43, 50-46, 50-45) James. 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.
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