The American is set to face Bellator's Michael 'Venom' Page in his next BKFC bout. ET on Saturday night. Remarkably, Paige VanZant is said to have earned $400,000 for her debut fight in BKFC, which is ten times what she earned in the UFC. The event is live on pay-per-view via Fite.TV for $39.99 and starts at 9 p.m. The particulars of his BKFC deal other than pay dont matter much to Perry right now. The second round was just as wild as the first. Perry revealed his fight with Luke Rockhold at BKFC 41 was the final of his most recent deal,. Lane wobbles Perry. 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. Although it was even, he did seem to be in control. Stephen Townsel via knockout Round 1, 1:41, Christine Vicens def. This past Tuesday, MMA Fighting reported Perrys move to the bare-knuckle boxing promotion after five years in the UFC. 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. Let that marinate ., Tyron Woodley, a former UFC welterweight champion, said in June 2021 that his boxing matchup opposite Jake Paul was going to be, Easiest fight of my career and biggest purse of my career all in one night., Earlier this month, Kevin Lee said, My contract (with Eagle FC) will make more than most UFC champions see, so that part is kind of nice. Chimaev?! Al-Shatti: When it comes to this one, lets call a spade a spade. Lane turned it up big time in the final two minutes. If its that much money and hes so proud of how much it is, how much is it? I had something to fight for extra. The front foot will be on the line, and then the referee will instruct the fighters to Knuckle Up this means the beginning of the round/bout. Triller gave me a good win bonus. And still. Each of these fighters has, somewhat recently, claimed that once they moved on from the UFC, they made more money than they did while under contract with MMAs biggest promotion. Perry fired back and conned with several hooks, turning Lane into a bloody mess. HOLLYWOOD, Fla. Mike Perrys post-UFC career continues to shine. Perry has now won all three of his bareknuckle boxing bouts under the BKFC banner. Sign up for the Marrocco: Bec Rawlings is a former champion, and a dedicated BKFC evangelist and early bare-knuckle headliner, so thats why shes getting the opportunity. Something went wrong. UFC Fight Night 223 winners and losers react on social media outlets such as Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Size difference be damned, Mike Perry via decision. Eddie Alvarez has no problem with his wifes vocal performances during his fights. Seriously, before this fight was announced, who ever thought about the possibility of these two men fighting? "Platinum" Mike Perry faces former UFC and Strikeforce champion Luke Rockhold in the main event of Saturday's BKFC 41 pay-per-view event, which takes place at 1STBANK Center in Broomfield, Colorado. Theyre all full of shit.. Al-Shatti: Is there any fighter in MMA more born for bare-knuckle boxing than Mike Perry? Tim has also covered head trauma, concussions and CTE in great detail. Lukes a big challenge. Follow Combat News Updates with Insidesport.IN Bringing you the weird and wild from the world of MMA each and every weeknight! Up-to-the-minute results of BKFC: KnuckleMania 2 include: Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. The Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship was founded in 2018 by David Feldman. Perry outpointed Lane to win 48-46 on all three judges scorecards. He connected on Perry several times and forced him to be on his back foot. Bec Rawlings is the well-known BKFC name whos about to get sacrificed upon the altar of Christine Ferea in order to increase visibility around the flyweight champ. It's BKFC Fight Week in London and it doesn't get any BIGGER. Mike Perry by KO, round 1. 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. As of 2020, an average low-end BKFC bout is said to earn a fighter $2,500. The pair went the distance and put on the type of fight BKFC fans have come to expect. Alvarez Vs. Mendes Epic Brawl Ends With Retirement, Video! It was fireworks right off the bat. Michael Page will be fighting in his hometown when facing former UFC star Mike Perry. 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. Tim Bissell is a writer, editor and deputy site manager for Bloody Elbow. 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. They love this bloody stuff, too.. Perry was hurt, but Platinum returned with his own power shot that stunned Rockhold. I know Luke hasnt looked great in recent years but his fight with Costa went better than I expected, even in a lopsided defeat. Exactly. In the BKFC on the other hand, the lowest payout for a fighter was around $2,500. He has been covering sports for more than 15 years, with a focus on MMA for most of that time. Paige VanZant, a former UFC fighter, stated that she earns 10-times more than she did in MMA after signing with BKFC. Perry is used to fighting at 170-pounds, so Rockhold is going to be the larger man out there. In stick and ball sports, the question of who is better resonates a little less with me than it does for pugilism, and this fight is my favorite sort of mystery box: The kind Id never even thought of before. This might open doors for Lukehold to earn even bigger amounts up to $700k to $8ook. It was up in the air, it could have been 50-50. Perry revealed his fight with Luke Rockhold at BKFC 41 was the final of his most recent deal, and while hes content to continue fighting without gloves, feeding his family is his priority. Thats whats up. Mike Perry stunned spectators at the press conference before the BKFC when he threatened to hit Julian Lane with a baseball bat. Report: Franny Verbally Committed To New Promotion. He connected with a big left hook to start and walked down Lane. Its gotta make sense for me. In the BKFC on the other hand, the lowest payout for a fighter was around $2,500. Oops. Perry and Lane went at it as soon as the bell rang. Fighters will Toe The Line There are two lines, three feet apart, in the center of the ring where the fighters will start each round. Watch what happens after US Olympian gets pinned by high schooler, UFC loses Jack Hermansson vs. Brendan Allen headliner, gets offer to save it. #BKFC41 | LIVE on #FITE pic.twitter.com/7RGVl7yei8, Mike Perry stops Luke Rockhold pic.twitter.com/CtnQLje5Hd, Mike Perry defeats Luke Rockhold. Perhaps the most notable is former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou. That didnt keep the roughest and the toughest from a moment of humility, however. You can watch the entire fight below, for free. Similar to Perry, Fereas strengths are much, much better suited for bare-knuckle boxing than they were MMA. So Im a little hesitant with that one. Before the three World Title bouts, these showdowns should produce fireworks at ONE's U.S. debut this Friday. We can make any fight happen, though.. Eddie Mercado: This would be Lukes worst loss since Tony Rubalcava back in 2007, so Im going to try and talk myself into picking Luke. In the glow of his post-fight win, Perry called for a faceoff with UFC megastar Conor McGregor, who was at the 1stBank Arena in Broomfield, Colo., to take in the action. Sign up for the 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. 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.. To inquire about sponsorship opportunities, or other questions, email. ET on Saturday night. The latest event is set to take place in London, England. Trent Reinsmith is a freelance writer based out of Baltimore, MD. "Platinum" Mike Perry faces former UFC and Strikeforce champion Luke Rockhold in the main event of Saturday's BKFC 41 pay-per-view event, which takes place at 1STBANK Center in Broomfield, Colorado. Im making double. Theres a reason BKFC frontman Dave Feldman struggled so mightily to find a victim willing to sign on the dotted line for this fight. Im excited to do it. He won his debut against Julian Lane at BKFC KnuckleMania 2 last February, and followed up with a decision. Im up in the air because that was my last fight on contract, Perry said at the BKFC 41 press conference after Rockhold retired at the 1:15 mark of Round 2. He was 29. Theyre saying this is what were all going to put out. #KnuckleMania2 pic.twitter.com/upQI0smKFG. However, he got up and stunned Perry with a couple of shots and split him open. Watch Now: Press Conference from London. Ahead of that contest, Perry previews the matchup, which sees him move up to 185 pounds, discusses working with Lyoto Machida ahead of the bout, explains why he's so successful at bareknuckle . Those two qualities got him past Michael Venom Page, who is a much better boxer with much better defense than Rockhold has. Perry pressured Lane plenty, but got caught with a couple of counters. 'Platinum' Perry headlines Saturday's Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship pay-per-view event in Colorado. Al-Shatti: Mike Perry may steal the headlines, but Ben Rothwell is easily the single most terrifying MMA convert weve seen step into the BKFC ring. Fighter Bio. She lost her last BKFC fight to Britain Hart down a weight class and now shes jumping up and getting a title shot? Each of. How Much Does Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Pay Fighters? 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. But right now, hes all about adding more zeroes to his bank account, and then hell worry about fulfilling his competitive dreams. Meanwhile, Lukes been dropped a bunch and knocked out, plus hes been in and out playing footsie with being gone for good from combat sports for way too long. 7 at 135 pounds. The former UFC welterweight defeated Julian Lane in his bare-knuckle boxing debut at Saturday's BKFC: KnuckleMania 2 event.. More. But for those kind of bouts, he said the incentive has to be there. I got a chin, I got some hands, and his bare-knuckle. After an exchange along the ropes Rockhold stopped in his tracks and took out his mouthpiece. Now I live and enjoy life to the fullest with my family everyday! Felipe Colares, a former UFC fighter, has died. And yet, now that its out there, Im intrigued. Unanimous decision. He has covered combat sports since 2015. You know you can count on us for quick, consistent quality coverage for BKFC 41 and beyond. 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. Rothwell was a top-10 heavyweight for a number of years, and lit the world on fire in his BKFC debut in October. 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. Seriously, just imagine this 292-pound monstrosity barreling toward you with his bare fists. Theres no way out. Thats much more than many fighters earn in a single fight in other big fighting promotions. The card's highly anticipated main event saw Mike Perry maintain his undefeated BKFC record against. Julian Lane via unanimous decision (48-46, 48-46, 48-46), Gustavo Trujillo def. 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. Perry wins via late knockout. All Rights Reserved. However, some of the more high-profile fighters can earn up to $500,000, while the biggest stars can reach the millions. 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. Highlights: BKFC 41 COLORADO PRESS CONFERENCE. When speaking to Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour, Perry also claimed to be earning a lot more than he did in the octagon: Watch Mike Perry speak on The MMA Hour below: The UFC will usually pay an average fighter between $10,000 and $30,000 per fight, not including performance bonuses. With this result, Perry is now 2-0 in combat sports since his departure from the UFC in 2021. Before that, though, you can watch Perrys last fight for free. Mendes, a natural MMA featherweight, is just off the bench after a quick knockout in bare-knuckle and has some fast hands that promise to find Alvarezs chin. newsletter, Highlights! 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. True to form, Perry got bloody with former UFC middleweight champ Rockhold, who landed several hard punches that hurt his smaller foe before an early flurry caused him to turn to the ref and signal his exit. Britain Beltran via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46) for vacant flyweight title, Eddie Alvarez def. I deserve a platinum or a gold, or a platinum and gold belt sometime in my life time, dammit.. The reported average salary for a UFC fighter is around $147,865, and the least recorded payout for a fighter was put at $9,500. 2023 Bloody Elbow. 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. Outside of that, the UFC can claim, as White did when the topic of Woodleys pay came up, Ive been hearing that bullst forever, theyre all full of st. BKFC payouts: How much do fighters make on average at Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. It was a gruesome scene for a featherweight title bout at UWC 43 when Jos Pealozas ear exploded. Francis Ngannou responds to reports of his failed ONE Championship negotiations and insists hes close to signing with a rival MMA promotion and already made verbal commitments. According to Dana White, that should not be a sticking point because, as he once told Dan Le Batard, Listen, every fighter that fights for me has the opportunity to go out and say what they make. Click the button below to sign up for the official MMA Underground newsletter and never miss an update. Hes bigger and more athletic than Perry, sure, and he can move his body more gracefully, too, but in this kind of fight, none of that is going to matter. UFC veteran Felipe Colares dead at 29 after being hit by bus. you can check out the rest of the card here. 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 a card littered with familiar UFC names. A few things should be considered, however, when discussing how much BKFC fighters are paid. Something went wrong. Few men can claim such a feat. Ahead of that contest, Perry previews the matchup, which sees him move up to 185 pounds, discusses working with Lyoto Machida ahead of the bout, explains why he's so successful at bareknuckle boxing, and much more. Notorious eventually made his way to the ring and had a nice staredown with Perry. It was the most significant moment of the round. Perry has never been a beautiful technician in the cage or ring, but hes tougher than differential equations and he comes to fight. Official BKFC 27 results include: Mike Perry def. Al-Shatti: As a general rule of thumb in life, I try not to doubt Eddie Alvarez whenever it relates to matters of toughness. Lane connected cleanly on Perry multiple times, but Perrys shots seemed to be doing the most damage. Please enter a valid email and try again. Free replay - BKFC 41's . 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. But the Platinum is platinum. He likes to box too, Perry said of The Notorious. We could throw hands. Mike Perry remains undefeated in bare-knuckle after stopping Luke Rockhold in BKFC 41 main event Mike Perry continued to prove that bare-knuckle was made for him after he poured on the punishment . Zane Simon: Luke Rockholds last UFC bout went a long way to proving that the former Strikforce and UFC champ isnt nearly as done as I thought he was. 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. Im free from everybody, but I love bare-knuckle boxing. Staff picking Perry: Victor, Bissell, Lucas, Kristen, Dayne, Zane, Staff picking Rockhold: Eddie, Stephie, Chris. What he might not anticipate is Alvarezs heart and durability, qualities that have time and time again gotten him out of rough situations. Stephie Haynes: I cant erase the image of Mike Perry having such a hard fight with Julian Lane from my memory banks enough to think he just runs off with this fight. What a night! newsletter, Israel Adesanya Walkouts to Knockouts T-Shirt, Luke Rockhold reacts to BKFC 41 loss: Im not done. With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best knockouts from April 2023. 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. Bec Rawlings won the bout and was awarded the National Police Gazette World Diamond Belt to mark the historic fight. The company is officially owned by TrillerNet and became the first promotion to legally host a bare-knuckle boxing event in the United States since 1889. Lane competed in MMA from 2011 to 2018. Perry won two Performance of the Night and two Fight of the Night bonuses during his UFC tenure. More. "Platinum" Mike Perry faces former UFC and Strikeforce champion Luke Rockhold in the main event of Saturday's BKFC 41 pay-per-view event, which takes place a. Perry secured a huge victory in the main event of the pay-per-view, cementing his status as one of the top bareknuckle fighters. Round four started favoring Perry, but it had a big ending for Lane. Theres no need to say anything negative, he said. Rockholds best weapons in the cage were his kicks and his grappling. It was a gruesome scene for a featherweight title bout at UWC 43 when Jos Pealozas ear exploded. The bout was as advertised, as both fighters put on a wild show. If theres no factual base to negotiate from, theres no true negotiation. They all have at least one thing in common. Time is exactly what he wont have with Perry in his face, swinging heavy shots that promise to test his well-tested chin. Perry is ferocious and really does not give a f**k about being hit. Many fighters over the years have come out to speak on how their bout purses fall a long way short when taking into account how much they spend on training camp and other expenses, and considering how much danger the fighters themselves get to face. The mind shudders at the thought. #KnuckleMania2 pic.twitter.com/l3jAEy7wIV. And he gave me a faceoff. Hes going eat one to land one, but I think hell be able to shrug off whatever Rockhold puts on him. Whats wrong with MMA? There he met Bellator star Michael Venom Page. With a take-home of $2500, the pay is comparable or slightly greater than what fighters in smaller promotions receive. The first event took place on June 2, 2018. Meshew: When analyzing any Luke Rockhold fight, one only needs to answer a single, simple question: Can Rockholds opponent throw a decent left hook? Sore loser! Based in Philadelphia, and headed by President and former professional boxer David Feldman, BKFC is dedicated to preserving the historical legacy of bare knuckle fighting, while utilizing a specifically created rule set that emphasizes fighter safety. Mike Perry is living his best life in bare-knuckle, but hes up for contract renewal. Will that matter? So, obviously, Im not going anywhere. Something went wrong. Your login session has expired. The event took place on Saturday, April 29, at the 1STBANK Center in Broomfield, Colorado. Im grateful and happy for this opportunity, and I want to make things happen for myself, put my own flare into it.. Rockhold comes to this sport after fighting out his UFC contract last summer with a pretty gross loss to Paulo Costa. Although Lane had some moments, Perry seemed to be in control. Hes most notably known for his infamous Let me bang scene during season 16 of TUF. Curious about who we think will win between Mike Perry and Luke Rockhold? He was 29. 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. 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. Ahead of the action, MMA Fightings Shaun Al-Shatti, Steven Marrocco, and Jed Meshew sidled back up to the roundtable to predict the winners of BKFC 41s four most compelling pay-per-view bouts. Underground King Defends His Scream Queen. I was ready for another round, and I was just shocked because I was like, Man, that was too easy after all that hard work, Perry said. 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. Sign up for the Mike McGregor Crashes BKFC 41, Chugs Proper 12 In The Crowd, Israel Adesanya Walkouts to Knockouts T-Shirt, Predictions! Heres how see the main event panning out: Victor Rodriguez: Man, look: if theres one thing I trust Mike Perry to do, its throw hands recklessly. If you anticipated a Mike Perry-Conor McGregor showdown this year, you know exponentially more than the rest of us. Can A Female MMA Fighter Beat An Untrained Man In A Street Fight? If you are looking for help in solving video issues such as trouble logging in to your BKFC apps or watching live streams, please look for the yellow SUPPORT or (?) Rothwell via Hulk smash. Please enter a valid email and try again. 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