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Pros react after Mike Perry defeats Michael Page at BKFC 27
Chris Taylor - August 20, 2022
Tonight’s BKFC 27 event in London was headlined by a highly anticipated welterweight scrap between Michael Page and Mike Perry. Page (20-2 MMA, 0-1 BKFC), who is currently listed at #2 in the Bellator welterweight rankings, was making his Bare Knuckle Boxing debut this evening with hopes of rebounding from a split decision loss to Logan Storley. That controversial setback had snapped a six-fight winning streak for ‘MVP’.
BKFC 27 Results: Mike Perry defeats Michael Page (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - August 20, 2022
Tonight’s BKFC 27 event in London is headlined by a highly anticipated welterweight scrap between Michael Page and Mike Perry. Page (20-2 MMA, 0-0 BKFC), who is currently listed at #2 in the Bellator welterweight rankings, will be making his Bare Knuckle Boxing debut hoping to rebound from a split decision loss to Logan Storley. That setback snapped a six-fight winning streak for ‘MVP’.
Michael Page believes Mike Perry is feeling the pressure ahead of Saturday’s BKFC 27 event: “I think it’s a massive show of nerves”
Harry Kettle - August 19, 2022
Michael Page thinks the fact Mike Perry being a fan of his is a sign of him ‘feeling the pressure’ heading into their BKFC 27 fight. When the bare-knuckle boxing match between Michael ‘Venom’ Page and Mike Perry was first announced, many couldn’t quite wrap their heads around it. Now, though, that we’re just over 24 hours away from it actually taking place, there’s a lot of excitement in the air with a lot of fans not really knowing what to expect.
John Dodson explains why he signed with BKFC, confident he will KO Ryan Benoit at BKFC 28: "He will want to quit in the first 10 seconds"
Cole Shelton - August 17, 2022
John Dodson never expected to sign with BKFC but when they gave him an offer he couldn’t refuse. Dodson went to a BKFC open tryout near his hometown solely for his brother as his brother has wanted to do bare-knuckle for quite some time. Yet, at the tryout, BKFC was talking to him about signing and when he got an offer, it was something he couldn’t turn down.
Paige VanZant forced out of BKFC 27 fight on Saturday in London
Cole Shelton - August 16, 2022
Paige VanZant will no longer be fighting in London, England. According to My MMA News, VanZant was forced out of her BKFC 27 against Charisa Sigala which was set to take place this Saturday in London, England. The reason for the withdrawal is not known but the plan is to rebook the fight for October 15.
Felice Herrig explains why she ended retirement to sign with BKFC, reveals they "tripled my UFC contract"
Cole Shelton - July 13, 2022
Felice Herrig ended her retirement rather quickly. After Herrig suffered a submission loss to Karolina Kowalkiewicz in June she announced her retirement from MMA. Yet, she recently signed with BKFC, and according to Herrig, she retired from MMA, not from fighting.
Brendan Schaub hits back at fans criticizing Paige VanZant's BKFC return: "She doesn't have to do this s*it"
Josh Evanoff - July 12, 2022
Brendan Schaub isn’t a fan of those who criticize Paige VanZant’s fighting career. The 28-year-old was last seen in action against Rachel Ostovich at BKFC 19. She went on to lose that fight by unanimous decision, knocking her bare-knuckle record to 0-2. VanZant had previously lost her debut to Britain Hart in February 2021.
Mike Perry issues warning to Michael Page: "There’s going to be nothing you can do to get me off you"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 10, 2022
Mike Perry has a stern warning for Michael “Venom” Page. Perry and Page will collide under the BKFC banner on Aug. 20. The two are set for bare-knuckle action inside Wembley Arena in London, England.
Following MMA retirement, Felice Herrig signs with BKFC
Josh Evanoff - July 5, 2022
Former UFC strawweight Felice Herrig is going to continue competing after all. The 37-year-old last competed in a rematch against Karolina Kowalkiewicz last month. The Poland-native moved to 2-0 in her series with Herrig, as she won via second-round submission. The loss was the fourth in a row for ‘Lil Bulldog’, as she hadn’t won a fight since 2017.
Bec Rawlings eyeing BKFC rematch with Paige VanZant: "She beat me in MMA with a really lucky kick"
Josh Evanoff - June 23, 2022
BKFC women’s featherweight contender Bec Rawlings is looking to score a rematch with Paige VanZant. The two last clashed not in the boxing ring, but in the UFC octagon. Back in August 2016, the strawweights clashed on a high-profile UFC on Fox card. In the bout, VanZant knocked out Rawlings in the second round with a switch kick.
Jimmie Rivera claims Chad Mendes turned him down for their BKFC debuts: "I can't blame him, I wouldn't want to fight Jimmie Rivera either"
Cole Shelton - June 23, 2022
Jimmie Rivera says his BKFC debut was originally supposed to be against Chad Mendes. Rivera is set to be the co-main event of BKFC 26 against Howard Davis but that was not always the plan. Instead, he says he was offered Mendes in both of their BKFC debuts but ‘Money’ turned the fight down.
Jimmie Rivera relieved to finally make BKFC debut, hoping for a "brawl" against Howard Davis at BKFC 26
Cole Shelton - June 21, 2022
Jimmie Rivera will finally end his long layoff on Friday night. Rivera is set to face Howard Davis in the co-main event of BKFC 26. It will be his first fight since February of 2021 when he dropped a decision to Pedro Munhoz. For Rivera, he says it’s a big relief for him to finally fight, this after suffering two canceled bouts since leaving the UFC.
Michael Page previews BKFC debut against Mike Perry: "It's going to be very demoralizing"
Josh Evanoff - June 20, 2022
Michael ‘Venom’ Page believes he will translate well to the BKFC ring against Mike Perry. The Bellator welterweight contender is fresh off his split-decision loss to Logan Storley last month at Bellator 281. Many figured that Page would likely take another bout in MMA following the loss to get back into title contention.
Michael Page set to headline BKFC 27 against Mike Perry
Cole Shelton - June 9, 2022
Michael Page will be going sans gloves for his next fight. On Thursday, Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) took to Twitter to announce Page has signed a one-fight deal to headline BKFC 27 on August 20 against Mike Perry. The event will take place in London and according to reports, this is a one-off for Page who is still under Bellator contract.
Alan Belcher vows to KO Frank Tate within a minute in 'BKFC Jackson 2' main event: "That's the only way it goes down"
Cole Shelton - June 7, 2022
Alan Belcher is set to headline his first BKFC event since coming out of retirement. After Belcher dropped a technical decision to Michael Bisping at UFC 159 in 2013, he proceeded to retire from the sport due to an eye injury he sustained in the fight. After years away from the fight game, ‘The Talent’ decided to sign on with BKFC in 2021, a move which he says needed to happen.
Former UFC title challenger John Dodson signs with BKFC
Cole Shelton - June 3, 2022
John Dodson is the latest ex-UFC fighter to join Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. On Friday, BKFC took to social media to announce they have signed Dodson to a multi-fight deal. The date and who he will fight in his debut is uncertain but he will likely compete in the bantamweight division which is 135lbs, the champion of that weight class is Johnny Bedford.
Julian Lane says he has "nothing to lose" against David Mundell at BKFC 25, casts doubt on a rematch with Mike Perry
Cole Shelton - May 4, 2022
Julian Lane is making a quick turnaround and jumping up in weight to do it. Lane is set to face David Mundell at BKFC 25 and is moving up a weight class to do so. Julian says he wanted a quick turnaround after his loss to Mike Perry and he got his wish.
Mike Perry suggests BKFC implement some new rules: “And 1 kick if you get a knockdown”
Harry Kettle - April 27, 2022
Former UFC fighter Mike Perry has offered some suggestions to BKFC regarding new rules – aka the ‘Platinum Fight Club’. Throughout the course of his time in combat sports, Mike Perry has never been shy to make some noise. Whether it be explosive knockouts in the cage or endless drama out of it, the 30-year-old has the kind of never-say-die attitude that means he’ll likely always be an entertaining watch.