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Previewing BKFC 41 and UFC Vegas 72: Is the highly anticipated bout between Mike Perry and Luke Rockhold the weekend’s highlight?

As two of the fighting world’s most captivating and exciting athletes, Mike Perry and Luke Rockhold are drawing attention and admiration from fans and pundits alike. So much so, that some are wondering if the UFC’s offering this weekend will not be the best event in combat sports. This intriguing topic is the main focus of MMA Fighting’s Shaun Al-Shatti, Alexander K. Lee, and Jed … Continue reading Previewing BKFC 41 and UFC Vegas 72: Is the highly anticipated bout between Mike Perry and Luke Rockhold the weekend’s highlight?

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Chael Sonnen enlisted as part of the BKFC 41 broadcast crew with Austin Trout and Chris Lytle

On Saturday, BKFC 41 will see the debut of former UFC champion Luke Rockhold in a bare-knuckle boxing match against Mike Perry, and joining the broadcast team for the event will be renowned copywriter and journalist, Chael Sonnen. Sonnen is no stranger to BKFC events, as he previously hosted a pre-fight press conference for BKFC 41 and even stood between the fighters during an intense … Continue reading Chael Sonnen enlisted as part of the BKFC 41 broadcast crew with Austin Trout and Chris Lytle

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BKFC 41 features UFC veteran Josh ‘Cuddly Bear’ Copeland replacing the original opponent for Ben Rothwell.

BKFC 41 is set to feature a new pairing for Ben Rothwell’s upcoming bare-knuckle fight. Rothwell will be facing Josh “Cuddly Bear” Copeland, who was a late replacement for Josh Watson. The announcement was made by the BKFC on Monday. Watson was forced to withdraw from the fight with Rothwell due to an injury. Copeland, who has previously competed in UFC, PFL, and World Series … Continue reading BKFC 41 features UFC veteran Josh ‘Cuddly Bear’ Copeland replacing the original opponent for Ben Rothwell.

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Luke Rockhold believes Mike Perry lacks understanding of their upcoming BKFC bout

Upon learning of the offer from Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), Luke Rockhold initially had doubts but eventually realized that the proposal was all about freedom. As a free agent, he signed on to fight against Mike Perry in the five-round, 185-pound main event of BKFC 41. He is one of two former UFC champions making their promotional debut on the card, alongside Eddie Alvarez. … Continue reading Luke Rockhold believes Mike Perry lacks understanding of their upcoming BKFC bout

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Nate Diaz disagrees with Mike Tyson’s admiration for Conor McGregor, stating “I completely finished him in approximately eight minutes.”

Nate Diaz has expressed his disagreement with boxing legend Mike Tyson’s recent compliment towards his rival, Conor McGregor. Diaz is a well-known personality in mixed martial arts, partly due to his past feud with McGregor, where they split their two matches in 2016. After their series, McGregor defeated Eddie Alvarez and later engaged in a crossover superfight with Floyd Mayweather. On a recent episode of … Continue reading Nate Diaz disagrees with Mike Tyson’s admiration for Conor McGregor, stating “I completely finished him in approximately eight minutes.”

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Eddie Alvarez thinks Max Holloway is no match for Frankie Edgar

Former Bellator and UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez does not see reigning UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway getting a win when he faces former UFC lightweight champ Frankie Edgar. Alvarez, who is currently one of training partners for 32-year-old Edgar is also in full preparation for a One Dawn of Heroes face-off with former champ Eduard Folayang. However, the Mexican ferocious puncher insists the fight … Continue reading Eddie Alvarez thinks Max Holloway is no match for Frankie Edgar

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Eddie Alvarez looks past debut defeat at ONE, aims for gold!

After losing his debut to Timofey Nastyukhin in ONE Championship, Eddie Alvarez has come out to say that he is confident to lift the ONE Lightweiht World title. The American mixed martial artist was widely expected to blow away his Russian opponent but the table turned the other way as the the former UFC and Bellator lightweight champion was humiliated by his unheralded opponent in … Continue reading Eddie Alvarez looks past debut defeat at ONE, aims for gold!

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ONE: Dawn of Heroes – Demetrious Johnson, Eddie Alvarez back in action

Former UFC champions, Eddie Alvarez and Demetrious Johnson’s appearance on the next ONE championship has bee. Made official. The 2nd of August in Manila, Philippines has been fixed for the return of these fighters, at ONE: Dawn of Heroes. Alvarez’s return would be with a fight against Eduard Folayang, two-time ONE champion. The event would signify Alvarez’s to recover from the defeat he encountered during … Continue reading ONE: Dawn of Heroes – Demetrious Johnson, Eddie Alvarez back in action

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