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Michael Chandler issues stern warning to Conor McGregor amid BKFC ownership announcement
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 28, 2024
Michael Chandler has something to say to Conor McGregor amid recent BKFC news. During the KnuckleMania IV broadcast, it was announced that in association with McGregor Sports and Entertainment, the “Notorious” one is a BKFC co-owner. McGregor has long shown his support for bare-knuckle boxing, and he even shared the ring for a fun faceoff with Mike Perry back in April 2023. While Conor wasn’t going to fight for BKFC given his deal with the UFC, “Mystic Mac” is in business with the company that was founded by David Feldman.
Bryan Barberena calls out Mike Perry following UFC release: “Seems to me Perry needs himself a real brawler”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 28, 2024
In what would be another bare-knuckle battle between former UFC fighters, Bryan Barberena has thrown his name in the hat to be Mike Perry’s next opponent. Perry was in action this past Saturday, going one-on-one with Thiago Alves. This one didn’t last very long, as Perry put an end to “Pitbull’s” night in just one minute. “Platinum” continues to show off his dominance under bare-knuckle rules. With a record of 6-0, Perry is showing no signs of slowing down.
Pros react to Alex Perez’s nasty knockout of Matheus Nicolau at UFC Vegas 91
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 28, 2024
Some fighters have given their reactions to Alex Perez ending UFC Vegas 91 with a scintillating knockout win over Matheus Nicolau. Perez and Nicolau shared the Octagon inside the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. this past Saturday night. Going into the bout, Perez was on a three-fight skid and was hoping to rebound in a big way. As for Nicolau, he was hoping to bounce back after his first-round knockout loss to Brandon Royval back in April 2023.
Mike Perry delivers scathing challenge to Darren Till after quick KO win over Thiago Alves: "You fat f*cking b*tch, get your ass over here"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 28, 2024
Mike Perry had some choice words for Darren Till after a quick win over Thiago Alves. Perry and Till have had some bad blood for quite a while, and now things have become personal. It has become so intense that “Platinum” vows to fight Till even if he has to go into enemy territory to do so. Perry reminded fans that it’s the fight he wants after he scored a knockout victory over Alves in just one minute.
BKFC Knucklemania 4 Results: Mike Perry KO's Thiago Alves (Video)
Chris Taylor - April 27, 2024
A highly anticipated 185lbs bout between Mike Perry and Thiago Alves headlines tonight’s BKFC Knucklemania 4 event in Los Angeles. Perry (14-8 MMA, 5-0 BKFC) will be returning to action for the first time since scoring a second-round TKO victory over Eddie Alvarez at BKFC 56 this past December. ‘Platinum’ has gone a perfect 4-0 in Bare Knuckle fighting, scoring wins over Luke Rockhold, Michael Page and Julian Lane.
BKFC Knucklemania 4 Results: Ben Rothwell KO's Todd Duffee (Video)
Chris Taylor - April 27, 2024
A highly anticipated heavyweight bout between Ben Rothwell and Todd Duffee takes place at tonight’s BKFC Knucklemania 4 event in Los Angeles. Rothwell (39-14 MMA, 3-0 BKFC) will be returning to action for the first time since scoring a TKO victory over Josh Copeland twelve months ago at BKFC 41. Prior to that, ‘Big Ben’ was coming off a brutal 19-second knockout victory over Bobo O’Bannon in his promotional debut (see that here).
BKFC KnuckleMania 4 salaries: Mike Perry leads the way
Chris Taylor - April 27, 2024
The fighter salaries for tonight’s BKFC KnuckleMania 4 event have been revealed and to no surprise Mike Perry is taking home the top payout. Perry (14-8 MMA, 4-0 BKFC) is set to collide with Thiago Alves (23-15 MMA, 2-0 BKFC) in tonight’s pay-per-view headliner in Los Angeles.
UFC Vegas 91 Bonus Report: Bogdan Guskov one of four fighters to take home $50k
Chris Taylor - April 27, 2024
The Octagon remained in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 91 event, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by Matheus Nicolau vs. Alex Perez. The flyweight main event resulted in a nasty second-round knockout victory for Alex Perez. The former flyweight title challenger was able to connect with a huge right hand that sent Matheus Nicolau crashing to the Octagon canvas in defeat.
UFC Vegas 91 Results: Bogdan Guskov KO's Ryan Spann (Video)
Chris Taylor - April 27, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Vegas 91 results, including the co-main event between Ryan Spann and Bogdan Guskov. Spann (21-9 MMA) will enter the contest on a two-fight losing streak, his latest setback coming at the hands of Anthony Smith this past August. Prior to his recent losses, ‘Superman’ was coming off back-to-back stoppage wins over Dominick Reyes and Ion Cutelaba respectively.
Max Holloway reacts after Justin Gaethje isn't credited with knockdown at UFC 300: "That’s some bullsh*t"
Chris Taylor - April 27, 2024
Max Holloway says it is “crazy’ that Justin Gaethje wasn’t credited with knocking him down in their BMF title fight at UFC 300. Holloway (26-7 MMA) squared off with Gaethje (25-5 MMA) in a highly anticipated lightweight fight earlier this month at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
BKFC Knucklemania 4: 'Mike Perry vs. Thiago Alves' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - April 27, 2024
BKFC Knucklemania 4: ‘Mike Perry vs. Thiago Alves’ takes place this evening live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California. Perry (14-8 MMA, 4-0 BKFC) will be returning to action for the first time since scoring a second-round TKO victory over Eddie Alvarez at BKFC 56 this past December. ‘Platinum’ has gone a perfect 4-0 in Bare Knuckle fighting, scoring wins over Luke Rockhold, Michael Page and Julian Lane.
UFC Vegas 91: ‘Nicolau vs Perez’ Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - April 27, 2024
The Octagon remains in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 91 event, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by Matheus Nicolau vs. Alex Perez. Nicolau (19-3 MMA) will enter the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a knockout loss to Brandon Royval in his most previous effort twelve months ago. That setback had snapped a six-fight win streak for the Brazilian, which included four straight wins inside of the Octagon.
Liam Harrison to collide with Seksan at ONE 168: Denver
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 26, 2024
A dream Muay Thai showdown between Liam Harrison and Seksan Or Kwanmuang is coming to America on September 6. Fans have been clamoring for the two legends to meet in the ONE Championship Circle. Now, at ONE 168: Denver on Prime Video, their calls will be answered.
Paulo Costa trolls 'boring as f**k' Sean Strickland ahead of UFC 302 middleweight clash
Curtis Calhoun - April 26, 2024
Former UFC middleweight title challenger Paulo Costa is ramping up the mind games ahead of his fight with Sean Strickland. Costa and Strickland will square off in a five-round middleweight co-main event at UFC 302 on June 1st. The winner could potentially be next in line for a middleweight title shot.
Report: Ricky Simón to face top prospect Vinicius Oliveira at UFC 303
Curtis Calhoun - April 26, 2024
UFC bantamweight contender Ricky Simón will reportedly face the surging Vinicius Oliveira on one of the biggest cards of the year. Simón vs. Oliveira has been added to UFC 303 on June 29th in Las Vegas. Ag.Fight was the first to report the news of the targeted UFC 303 booking.
Justin Gaethje prepared to hunt for title shot despite UFC 300 loss: "My skills are still there"
Josh Evanoff - April 26, 2024
Former UFC interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje is prepared to fight back to the title. ‘The Highlight’ returned to the cage earlier this month at UFC 300 against Max Holloway. The bout was a rare lightweight appearance for ‘Blessed’, and he entered the bout a big underdog. Justin Gaethje meanwhile, entered the bout riding a two-fight winning streak, last scoring a knockout win over Dustin Poirier in July.
UFC Vegas 91: ‘Nicolau vs Perez’ Weigh-in Results - 2 Fighters Miss Weight
Susan Cox - April 26, 2024
The UFC Vegas 91 weigh-ins took place today, Friday, April 26th. UFC Vegas 91: ‘Nicolau vs. Perez’ takes place tomorrow, Saturday, April 27th at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Chael Sonnen reflects on loss to Jon Jones on the anniversary of UFC 159: "I had a higher juice concentrate than Tropicana!"
Josh Evanoff - April 26, 2024
Nearly 11 years removed from his loss to Jon Jones at UFC 159, Chael Sonnen had to reflect. ‘The American Gangster’ had some massive rivals in his MMA career. Naturally, fans think of his fights with Anderson Silva, Wanderlei Silva, and more, when they think of Chael Sonnen. However, the former UFC title challenger was also in a high-profile feud with Jon Jones a decade ago.