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. WebRT @CSTodayNews: Mike Perry is 3-0 as BKFC fighter and has been nothing but spectacular! Following the conclusion of the UFC 286 main event, in which Leon Edwards successfully defended the welterweight title Following the conclusion of the UFC 286 main event, in which Leon Edwards successfully defended the welterweight title against Kamaru Usman, UFC president Dana White confirmed to reporters including MMA Junkie that Covington will get the next crack at gold. Early prelims: 6:30 p.m. The UFC held Fight Night 118 early Saturday headlined by Darren Till upsetting Donald Cerrone. Luke Rockhold at BKFC 41: Best photos, Eddie Alvarez def. 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Cerrone, 38, was scheduled to face Diego Sanchez last weekend at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas, but his opponent changed to 30-year-old Alex Morono during fight week, after the UFC abruptly cut ties with Sanchez due to medical concerns. UFC president Dana White told ESPN that he will give Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone one more fight at 155 pounds, saying it will "probably" be his last. Which man remains standing when the dust settles? Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground. He stays in and does it anyway, because that's what this kid does. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. When asked about a MMA Record: 16-6Key Wins: Chris Weidman (UFC 194), Ronaldo Souza (Strikeforce: Barnett vs Kharitonov), Lyoto Machida (UFC on FOX 15), Tim Kennedy (Strikeforce: Rockhold vs Kennedy), Dave Branch (UFC Fight Night 116)Key Losses: Michael Bisping (UFC 199), Paulo Costa (UFC 278), Yoel Romero (UFC 221), Vitor Belfort (UFC on FX 8), Jan Blachowicz (UFC 239)Keys to Victory: Rockhold rose to the top of the Middleweight ranks by being a tremendous athlete with elite Brazilian jiu-jitsu and one of the best left kicks in the business. Saturday, May 15, Toyota Center, Houston UFC History "He stays in there. Cerrone (36-16) is one of the UFC's most popular fighters, and is tied with fellow lightweight Jim Miller for the most appearances in the Octagon all time at 37. The UFC heads back on the road for another full-capacity crowd at UFC 262 He wants him to take time off and then slowly get back into camp and the process of dropping weight. RT @CSTodayNews: Bizarre ending to this fight Mike Perry defeats Luke Rockhold via referee stoppage. As for Perry, victory would arguably be his biggest scalp yet, as well as improve his post-UFC record to 4-0 in all forms of combat sports. He wants another fight at 155 pounds, and I'm going to give it to him.". Its over now and I guess I should get ready to go again soon. Perry has been nothing short of a star for BKFC since first arriving in the promotion and with this latest win, he will likely earn another marquee opponent and perhaps even a title fight in the near future. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land. Sign up for the "I think it was, you know, classic 'Cowboy,'" White told ESPN. Perry has really found a home outside UFC in the boxing world. I don't know what to answer you on, 'Is it time [to retire]?' Could Mike Perry vs. Conor McGregor actually happen? The former title challenger is amid the worst stretch of his career, however, as he's gone winless in six consecutive fights, including four knockouts. I don't know. Thursday, Cowboy Cerrone will return to action, but not inside the UFC cage. Instead of facing fellow UFC fighter Joe Solecki in an MMA fight, Cerrone will partake in a grappling match at FURY Professional Grappling 3. The open-mat event takes place at 2300 Arena in Philadelphia and streams on UFC Fight Pass. ET, PPV The charismatic brawler revealed that his win over Rockhold was the last fight on his current contract. Maybe we can fight and then after I beat you, then Ill beat Conor McGregor. It was By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. It really feels like Platinum is thriving, but hes got a real challenge ahead of him here. Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone has gone through an emotional roller coaster over the last week leading up to his UFC 274 fight against Joe Lauzon. WebDonald Cerrone will face Niko Price in what should be an action-packed co-main event. WebUFC 141 results: Nate Diaz defeats Donald Cerrone by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) UFC 137 results: Donald Cerrone defeats Dennis Siver by submission (rear Sign up for the Early prelims: 6:30 p.m. Its a dream come true, but my works not done yet. Your login session has expired. "[I'm] a little heartbroken," Cerrone said. 17 wins by submission (8 triangle choke, 5 RNC, 4 armbar); 10 by KO. Mike Perry has completed his contract with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) after a second-round TKO of Luke Rockhold at BKFC 41 this past Saturday. Covington (17-3 MMA, 12-3 UFC) has not competed since a March 2022 victory over Jorge Masvidal. Expecting to end his 16-year pro MMA career. Im here, we did it. It was actually a friendly faceoff as Perry and McGregor exchanged compliments in the ring before Perry turned his attention towards a former opponent also in the crowd. Report: Franny Verbally Committed To New Promotion. Two behind Jim Miller for most fights (37), and second for most finishes (16). Key Losses: Geoff Neal (UFC 245), Vicente Luque (UFC Fight Night 155), Santiago Ponzinibbio (UFC on FOX 26), Donald Cerrone (UFC Fight Night 139) Keys to Rockhold seems thrilled with bare knuckle life, but he has yet to actually step into the ring, which I would imagine could change his perspective. Not only did Mike Perry deliver as promised, but viewers also witnessed a barnburner between Eddie Alvarez and Chad Mendes, Christine Ferea picking up another victory, and a handful of other knockouts. Speculation continues to grow around Paddy Pimblett fighting UFC legend Donald Cerrone in 2022. When and why did you start training for fighting? The 38-year-old Massachusetts-born fighter is tied with Nate Diaz for the second most fight-night bonuses in UFC history (15) and has the second most finishes in UFC lightweight history (13), behind Cerrone. And Cowboy [Donald Cerrone] was in attendance, thats another one I lost, so I got some Ls in that crowd, Id like to get them back. Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone Named To UFC Hall Of Fame Class Of 2023, Photo Gallery | UFC 276: Adesanya vs Cannonier, Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone Announces His Retirement, Donald Cerrone Aiming To Break Records At UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs Emmett. Mike Perry sets his sights on Conor McGregor. I don't feel like it, but how I feel and how I perform are two different things, you know? newsletter, LIVE! Who do you want to see fight @PlatinumPerry in the @bareknucklefc ring? Lets take a closer look at the keys to victory for each man: Watch BKFC 41 Perry vs. Rockhold On PPV Here! Scored WEC wins over Chris Horodecki, Varner, Ed Ratcliff, James Krause, Rob McCullough, Danny Castillo. Most finishes (16), wins (23) and post-fight bonuses (18) in UFC history. Tied with Jim Miller for most fights in UFC history (37) UFC 137 (10/29/11) Cerrone submitted Dennis Siver via rear naked choke at 2:22 of the first round. First, he openly admitted he didn'tt eve [62] Cerrone faced Rafael dos Anjos on August 28, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 27. Im free from everybody, but I love bare-knuckle boxing. Prelims: 8 p.m. The contest was scheduled as the UFC Austin co-main event Saturday night. He's made four UFC appearances in seven of the last eight calendar years. UFC Austin is headlined by a featherweight contender bout between Calvin Kattar and Josh Emmett. Following the conclusion of the UFC 286 main event, in which Leon Edwards successfully defended the welterweight title against Kamaru Usman, UFC president Dana White confirmed to reporters including MMA Junkie that Covington will get the next crack at gold. I don't feel like it, but how I feel and how I perform are two different things, you know? Oops. LONDON Colby Covington is next in line. UFC Hall of Famer reacts to Mike Perrys gritty victory over seasoned fighter Luke Rockhold. You'll now receive the top MMA Junkie stories each day directly in your inbox. Please enter a valid email and try again. Well, sort of. In a recent YouTube video he uploaded on his channel, Cerrone announced A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time. Platinum Gets One Final Look At Luke, Rockhold Inspired By Fking Gangster Adesanya, Israel Adesanya Walkouts to Knockouts T-Shirt, Predictions! The 185-pounder took to the mic to ask Conor McGregor to step into the ring and face off against him, to which the Irishman obliged. Instead, Id like to see Perry feinting more and trying to draw big swings from Rockhold. White said he hasn't considered a potential opponent for Cerrone yet. Key Losses: Geoff Neal (UFC 245), Vicente Luque (UFC Fight Night 155), Santiago Ponzinibbio (UFC on FOX 26), Donald Cerrone (UFC Fight Night 139) Keys to Victory: Perry is a savage. Who was gonna win this fight? Tied for most wins (23) in UFC history with Jim Miller. The fight between a pair of UFC lightweight luminaries seems to be cursed. Most people dont like getting hit like that. LONDON Colby Covington is next in line. Perry is coming up in weight, and thus will probably have a solid speed advantage. Underground King Defends His Scream Queen. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/03/ufc-news-dana-white-confirms-colby-covington-vs-leon-edwards-title-shot, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Key Losses: Geoff Neal (UFC 245), Vicente Luque (UFC Fight Night 155), Santiago Ponzinibbio (UFC on FOX 26), Donald Cerrone (UFC Fight Night 139) Keys to Victory: Perry is a savage. But if Cerrone is not an option, then Perry says Conor McGregor is next on his shortlist of potential opponents. O'Malley and Pimblett are both likely to fight next in March or April. None of that will help him in the ring, however, where his best weapon is likely to be his trusty check right hook. UFC 288 Early Prelims Preview - Pt. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. For the second time, Donald Cerrone vs. Joe Lauzon has been canceled the day of the planned bout,. Who do you want to see fight @PlatinumPerry in the @bareknucklefc ring? https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/12/news-donald-cerrone-cowboy-vs-joe-solecki-fury-grappling-3, he was finished by Alex Morono via strikes, Mike Perry def. [Donald] Cerrone come in here and give me my arm back, Perry said. "I don't know, man. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. White said he hasn't considered a potential opponent for Cerrone yet. 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WebRT @CSTodayNews: Mike Perry is 3-0 as BKFC fighter and has been nothing but spectacular! Please logout and login again. He stays in and does it anyway, because that's what this kid does. A stinging straight left hand landed by Rockhold had Perry on rubber legs momentarily as the former UFC middleweight champion surged ahead to look for the knockdown. Rockholds check hook is legitimately dangerous, but it cannot be his sole weapon here. The former title challenger is amid the worst stretch of his career, however, as he's gone winless in six consecutive fights, including four knockouts. Be the first one to comment on this story. Lauzon (28-15) is coming off a first-round TKO win over Jonathan Pearce in October 2019 and has not fought since. Eventually, I end up hopping on one of my cornerman's back, acted like I was choking him like we were joking, but I couldn't stand. She has covered combat sports since 2016, getting her start with outlets such as FanSided, MyMMANews and MMA-Prospects. He nearly scored a Jake Paul money fight as well! Thats A Fight Right There. I was a bull rider. "Cowboy" also is tied for the most fight-night bonuses in UFC history with Charles Oliveira (19) and owns the second most finishes in the promotion ever (16). The evening will focus on the future of the lightweight division as Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler fight for the UFC lightweight title vacated by Khabib Nurmagomedov. He was supposed to fight Diego Sanchez, they agreed to fight at 170 pounds. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. He deserves the fight, not to mention hes the second or third best guy in the world.. They love this bloody stuff, too., For Perry, remaining with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship is an option, but he wants some incentives from the promotion. However, his next fight in January 2021 against Dustin Poirier ended in a TKO loss in the second round. Video: Fighters exploded cauliflower ear leads to TKO stoppage. "The freakiest weirdest thing ever: I weigh-in officially, I got sit down, and I got to put my socks on, I turn my knee out, and my knee locks out. For complete BKFC 41 results, including play-by-play updates, click here. EDDIE!!! The open-mat event takes place at 2300 Arena in Philadelphia and streams on UFC Fight Pass. As the second round got started, Perry came after Rockhold with a barrage of punches as he closed the distance and just started unloading with shots in succession. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. [64] Cerrone faced Evan Dunham on November 16, 2013, at UFC 167. Thursday, Cowboy Cerrone will return to action, but not inside the UFC cage. Kristen King is a writer for Bloody Elbow. Rockhold, meanwhile, has never been known as a precise boxer, but hes significantly larger than Perry and can certainly crack. ET on ESPN/ESPN+ Lukes a big challenge. Following his loss last weekend, Cerrone told ESPN there was no way that would be his final fight, but admitted his recent performances have concerned him. The performance earned the acknowledgment of many in the combat sports world, with UFC Hall of Famer Donald Cerrone being one to share his views on the At BKFC 41, Luke Rockhold and Mike Perry will battle in the main event. I want to be a World Champion, and winning this fight is the next step.Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Congrats to the fighters. UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Till Oct. 21, 2017 KO/TKO Punch 1 4:20 loss. The two shared some words and, although tensions were high, it seemed the pair had respect for one another. Donald Cerrone (@Cowboycerrone) Anthony Pettis (@Showtimepettis) Eddie Alvarez (@Ealvarezfight) Darren Till (@darrentill2) 01 May 2023 18:01:43 For more on the card, visit MMA Junkies event hub forUFC 286. Donald Cerrone to Be Enshrined in UFC Hall of Fame Modern Wing One of And these guys are coming over here fighting me at what seems to be my best attributes. While Dana White has granted Donald Cerrone a final fight, he doesn't have an opponent in mind for the 38-year-old UFC veteran. So what comes next for Perry? Oops. Cerrone vs. Lauzon was first scheduled for April 30, but moved from that date and now it appears it will have to move again. Niko Price . I love David Feldman, and the bare knuckle crew, and the team and the fans, and everybody thats been showing so much support. Instead of facing fellow UFC fighter Joe Solecki in an MMA fight, Cerrone will partake in a grappling match at FURY Professional Grappling 3. 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?, said Perry. Mike Perry sets his sights on Conor McGregor. If he can convince Rockhold to punch air, the former champion isnt the best at bringing his hands back to his chin. DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 10: (R-L) Donald Cerrone submits Mike Perry by arm bar in their welterweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside Pepsi Center on November 10, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. We could throw hands. Subscribe to ESPN+ to get exclusive live UFC events, weigh-ins and more; Ariel and the Bad Guy; Dana White's Contender Series; and more exclusive MMA content. Its no wonder hes thriving in the world of bare knuckle Perry is quite literally built to scrap. Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Hes got great fighting instincts, a rock solid jawline, and major power in both hands. Donald Cerrone (@Cowboycerrone) Anthony Pettis (@Showtimepettis) Eddie Alvarez (@Ealvarezfight) Darren Till (@darrentill2) 01 May 2023 18:01:43 Thats Perrys best opportunity to close forward, follow his punches back in, and try to crowd the bigger man with combinations. 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. Usman Vs. Please enter a valid email and try again. Check out what Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone had to say regarding the BKFC 41 headliner in the video below: Mike Perry picked up his first TKO finish inside the BKFC ring last night with his dominant outing against former UFC champion Luke Rockhold, but who did the victor eye a fight with next? Cerrone was a unique personality, a permanent fixture on the main card and in the Top 15, and a perpetually entertaining fighter who really and truly was willing to fight anyone, anywhere, at any time. He was one of a kind and hes going to be missed. Happy Retirement, Cowboy. WebCerrone next faced Strikeforce veteran K. J. Noons on May 25, 2013, at UFC 160. When will Jamahal Hill defend? 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Cerrone and Lauzon were originally expected to face each other at a UFC Fight Night event on April 30; "I've dealt with meniscus injuries on both knees, but this knee in particular, had it cleaned out a bunch of times, but when it does lock up, I can usually straighten out, it unlocks, totally fine, 100 percent, immediately. I don't know what to answer you on, 'Is it time [to retire]?' LONDON Colby Covington is next in line. On Dec. 12, Solecki competed in the UFC Fight Pass Invitational grappling tournament and drew with fellow UFC fighter Gregory Rodrigues. He's made four UFC appearances in seven of the last eight calendar years. It was quite a conclusion for Perry, who looked right at home as arguably the new face of BKFC with another stunning performance on Saturday. It was a gruesome scene for a featherweight title bout at UWC 43 when Jos Pealozas ear exploded. The evening will focus on the future of the lightweight division as Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler fight for the UFC lightweight title vacated by Khabib Nurmagomedov.
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