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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

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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

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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?

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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

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Crafting fight predictions for the BKFC 41 showdown between Perry and Rockhold via an exclusive roundtable discussion

Saturday night at BKFC 41, Mike Perry and Luke Rockhold will fight in a five-round bare-knuckle boxing grudge match at the 1st Bank Center in Broomfield, Colo. Alongside a card littered with familiar UFC names, MMA Fighting’s Shaun Al-Shatti, Steven Marrocco, and Jed Meshew predict the winners of BKFC 41’s four most compelling pay-per-view bouts. Al-Shatti believes Perry is more well-suited than any other fighter … Continue reading Crafting fight predictions for the BKFC 41 showdown between Perry and Rockhold via an exclusive roundtable discussion

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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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Video Podcast Ep.9: Nate Diaz arrested after ‘Logan Paul’ assault | UFC Apex: Song vs. Simón | BKFC: Rockhold vs. Perry

Frank Bonada & Murdo Todd discuss Nate Diaz’s recent arrest due to a street fight with a Logan Paul impersonator. There is also UFC and BKFC this weekend, with the likes of Ricky Simon, Song Yadong, Luke Rockhold and Mike Perry all competing. Checkout for full video here. Continue reading Video Podcast Ep.9: Nate Diaz arrested after ‘Logan Paul’ assault | UFC Apex: Song vs. Simón | BKFC: Rockhold vs. Perry

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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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The UFC’s success is attributed to conformists, while Luke Rockhold claims genuine fighters like him and Francis Ngannou are essential

Luke Rockhold, the 38-year-old former UFC and Strikeforce champion, has revealed that having his fighting career effectively controlled by the UFC was a reason for his temporary retirement last year. He felt like he was offered limited options and that there was little autonomy, with the UFC controlling how much he could earn, on what terms and who he would face in the ring. Rockhold also … Continue reading The UFC’s success is attributed to conformists, while Luke Rockhold claims genuine fighters like him and Francis Ngannou are essential

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BKFC 41 face-to-face encounter between Luke Rockhold and Mike Perry turns intense as they exchange heated words, including “you’re the booger man now!”

In the upcoming BKFC 41, the atmosphere between Luke Rockhold and Mike Perry is tense. The match will be held at the 1stBank Center in Broomfield, Colo., where Rockhold will make his debut as a bare-knuckle boxer after a decade in the UFC. Perry transitioned to the pugilistic side of the game and already has a 2-0 BKFC record. Rockhold and Perry swore to test … Continue reading BKFC 41 face-to-face encounter between Luke Rockhold and Mike Perry turns intense as they exchange heated words, including “you’re the booger man now!”

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Professional fighter Mike Perry responds to Diaz’s street brawl, stating that some individuals tend to underestimate fighters and assume they cannot defend themselves

Nate Diaz has made headlines for his recent involvement in a couple of altercations outside of the UFC cage. Attending his friend and teammate Chris Avila’s match, Diaz threw a water bottle at reality TV star Chase DeMoor, which resulted in a security-ridden brawl. Later, Diaz got into a street fight with Rodney Peterson, whom he choked out and dropped on the floor, causing Peterson … Continue reading Professional fighter Mike Perry responds to Diaz’s street brawl, stating that some individuals tend to underestimate fighters and assume they cannot defend themselves

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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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