In the main event of UFC Vegas 72, Song Yadong defeats Ricky Simon, securing 5th round TKO

Song Yadong impressed in the main event of UFC Vegas 72, held at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas on Saturday night. Displaying his skilled boxing, the Chinese bantamweight dominated Ricky Simon from start to finish. Yadong almost secured a finish with a guillotine choke in the first round, following a knockdown of his opponent. Despite being dropped, Simon was able to survive the round. … Continue reading In the main event of UFC Vegas 72, Song Yadong defeats Ricky Simon, securing 5th round TKO

Experts applaud Song Yadong’s impressive knockout victory against Ricky Simón at UFC Vegas 72, describing it as “so crispy”

Fight fans eagerly awaited the matchup between Song Yadong and Ricky Simón as the two highly skilled bantamweights entered the octagon. Simón sought to continue his impressive six-fight win streak, having secured victories over Jack Shore, Raphael Assunção, and Gaeteano Pirrerllo. Yadong had his sights set on redemption after suffering a TKO loss to Cory Sandhagen in September following his triumphant victory streak against Marlon … Continue reading Experts applaud Song Yadong’s impressive knockout victory against Ricky Simón at UFC Vegas 72, describing it as “so crispy”

Ben Rothwell dominates Josh Copeland at BKFC 41, victory secured after corner throws in the towel

Ben Rothwell showcased his prowess and resilience as he clinched his second consecutive win in a bare-knuckle contest, beating Josh Copeland in an action-packed bout at BKFC 41. The erstwhile UFC veteran, this time around, faced tougher opposition in the form of Copeland, who kept Rothwell on his toes from the first whistle, launching a series of powerful punches, especially in the opening round, before … Continue reading Ben Rothwell dominates Josh Copeland at BKFC 41, victory secured after corner throws in the towel

Song Yadong, together with three other fighters, secures performance bonuses in UFC Vegas 72

Raking in some extra cash at UFC Vegas 72 wasn’t exclusive to Song Yadong, who put up an exceptional performance to seize the Performance of the Night award, earning him a staggering $50,000. The fifth-round technical outclassing of Ricky Simon in the main event on Saturday night in Las Vegas had the MMA Mania buzz with excitement, having reported the bonuses first. Caio Borralho, Rodolfo … Continue reading Song Yadong, together with three other fighters, secures performance bonuses in UFC Vegas 72

Christine Ferea emerges victorious after Bec Rawlings suffers a severe eye injury, prompting the doctor to stop the fight in BKFC 41

Christine Ferea retained her flyweight championship at BKFC 41, although she may have preferred a more definitive victory. In the opening round, Ferea landed a devastating blow that caused a severe gash to open over Bec Rawlings’ eye. Despite the doctor’s concern, Rawlings was allowed to continue. However, when the doctor re-examined the injury at the end of the second round, the fight was halted, … Continue reading Christine Ferea emerges victorious after Bec Rawlings suffers a severe eye injury, prompting the doctor to stop the fight in BKFC 41

Eddie Alvarez narrowly wins split decision over Chad Mendes in an intense battle at BKFC 41, as Mendes announces retirement

Eddie Alvarez proved his worth as a combat sports athlete once again by achieving victory in his debut bare-knuckle bout against Chad Mendes. The two ex-UFC fighters engaged in a fierce altercation, with each scoring two knockdowns during the five-round back-and-forth contest. While the judges awarded Bella Vista a split decision, with two scorecards of 47-46 in his favour and one of 47-46 in favour … Continue reading Eddie Alvarez narrowly wins split decision over Chad Mendes in an intense battle at BKFC 41, as Mendes announces retirement

Industry experts discuss Mike Perry’s bizarre triumph over Luke Rockhold in BKFC 41’s headline bout: “Did he actually dislodge a tooth?”

The bare-knuckle boxing fight between Luke Rockhold and Mike Perry left fight fans unsure of what to expect as these two experienced fighters stepped into the ring. Rockhold, a former UFC and Strikeforce champion, was making his bare-knuckle debut after being released from the UFC. Rockhold’s most recent fight was against Paulo Costa at UFC 278, where he unfortunately lost via a highly-entertaining decision. However, … Continue reading Industry experts discuss Mike Perry’s bizarre triumph over Luke Rockhold in BKFC 41’s headline bout: “Did he actually dislodge a tooth?”

Don’t miss out on the BKFC 41 Perry vs. Rockhold results, the latest update in the world of bare-knuckle fighting

The Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) 41 event was held on the night of Saturday, July 24, at the 1stBank Center in Bloomfield, Colorado. BKFC 41 featured a star-studded lineup that featured several top names from the UFC and Bellator. In the main event of BKFC 41, Mike Perry squared off against former UFC champion Luke Rockhold in a light heavyweight title match. Throughout the … Continue reading Don’t miss out on the BKFC 41 Perry vs. Rockhold results, the latest update in the world of bare-knuckle fighting

Conor McGregor expresses interest in a potential fight with Mike Perry following their face-off at BKFC 41

Conor McGregor made a surprise appearance at BKFC 41 on Saturday and took a friendly faceoff against Mike Perry in the ring. The Irish superstar was warmly welcomed by the Denver crowd as he made his way ringside to watch Chad Mendes and Eddie Alvarez, both former opponents, clash in the co-main event. In the headlining event, McGregor witnessed Perry defeat ex-UFC champion Luke Rockhold … Continue reading Conor McGregor expresses interest in a potential fight with Mike Perry following their face-off at BKFC 41

BKFC leader David Feldman explains Luke Rockhold’s inability to proceed in BKFC 41’s featured match

Luke Rockhold’s debut in bare-knuckle fighting at BKFC 41 had a fast start but ended on a disappointing note. Despite his valiant efforts, Rockhold was unable to continue after he stopped the fight in the second round and motioned to the referee, Dan Miragliotta, that something was wrong with his mouth. Initially, it seemed like he may have suffered a broken jaw from the damage … Continue reading BKFC leader David Feldman explains Luke Rockhold’s inability to proceed in BKFC 41’s featured match

Post-fight analysis of BKFC 41 & UFC Vegas 72: Was BKFC’s fight lineup the most impressive of the weekend?

In the aftermath of the electrifying spectacle that was BKFC 41, MMA Fighting’s team José Youngs, Steven Marracco and E. Casey Leydon, offer their expert reactions to the various highlights of the event. Among the riveting moments discussed are Eddie Alvarez’s split decision victory in his BKFC debut, Chad Mendes’ retirement, Mike Perry’s unusual TKO triumph over Luke Rockhold, Conor McGregor’s appearance at BKFC, Ben … Continue reading Post-fight analysis of BKFC 41 & UFC Vegas 72: Was BKFC’s fight lineup the most impressive of the weekend?

BKFC 41 victor, Mike Perry drops a bombshell by declaring his free agency and expresses interest in fighting Conor McGregor

Mike Perry is currently in a state of limbo as he eagerly waits for news on his contract renewal. Following his latest bare-knuckle fight against Luke Rockhold at BKFC 41, Perry disclosed that this encounter is the endpoint of his recent contract, and although he is enthusiastic to continue fighting without gloves, he is driven by the need to provide for his loved ones. At … Continue reading BKFC 41 victor, Mike Perry drops a bombshell by declaring his free agency and expresses interest in fighting Conor McGregor