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Conor McGregor squares off with Mike Perry after BKFC 41 main event (Video)
Christopher Taylor - April 29, 2023
Former UFC champ-champ Conor McGregor squared off with Mike Perry following the conclusion of tonight’s BKFC 41 main event. Perry (14-8 MMA, 3-0 BKFC) took on former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold (16-6 MMA, 0-1 BKFC) in tonight’s highly anticipated event headliner.
Pros react after Mike Perry defeats Luke Rockhold at BKFC 41
Chris Taylor - April 29, 2023
Tonight’s BKFC 41 event was headlined by a highly anticipated fight between Mike Perry and Luke Rockhold. Perry (14-8 MMA, 3-0 BKFC) was returning to action for the first time since defeating Michael Page last August at BKFC London. ‘Platinum’ had gone a perfect 2-0 to start his Bare Knuckle Boxing career and was confident that the former UFC middleweight champion would be his next victim in the sport.
BKFC 41 Results: Mike Perry forces Luke Rockhold to quit (Video)
Chris Taylor - April 29, 2023
BJPENN.com has you covered for all of tonight’s BKFC 41 results, including the highly anticipated main event between Mike Perry and Luke Rockhold. Perry (14-8 MMA, 3-0 BKFC) will be returning to action for the first time since defeating Michael Page last August at BKFC London. ‘Platinum’ has gone a perfect 2-0 to start his Bare Knuckle Boxing career and believes the former UFC middleweight champion will be his next victim in the sport.
Pros react after Eddie Alvarez defeats Chad Mendes at BKFC 41
Chris Taylor - April 29, 2023
Tonight’s BKFC 41 event was co-headlined by a highly anticipated fight between Eddie Alvarez and Chad Mendes. Alvarez (30-8 and two No Contests MMA, 1-0 BKFC) was returning to action for the first time since April of 2021, where he had suffered a loss to Ok Rae Yoon at ONE on TNT 4. The Philadelphia native later asked for and was granted his release from ONE Championship. Eddie’s most recent win had come back in 2019, when he defeated Eduard Folayang by first-round submission.
UFC Vegas 72 Bonus Report: Song Yadong one of four POTN winners
Chris Taylor - April 29, 2023
The Octagon remained in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 72 event, an eleven-bout fight card headlined by Song Yadong vs. Ricky Simon. Tonight’s bantamweight main event proved to be a coming out party for Song Yadong. ‘The Kung Fu Kid’ was able to dominate Ricky Simon in the standup and did a great job with his takedown defense throughout the course of the fight. After dropping Simon in the final second of round four, Yadong quickly picked up the TKO finish just 1:10 into the fifth and final round. The Team Alpha Male product called out both Sean O’Malley and Marlon Vera after his win.
BKFC 41 Results: Ben Rothwell stops Josh Copeland (Video)
Chris Taylor - April 29, 2023
Tonight’s BKFC 41 main card features a highly anticipated heavyweight showdown between Ben Rothwell and Josh Watson. Rothwell (39-14 MMA, 2-0 BKFC) made his Bare Knuckle Boxing debut in October of 2022, where he scored a first-round KO victory over Bobo O’Bannon (see that here). ‘Big Ben’ has gone 3-2 over his past five combat sports appearances.
Pros react after Song Yadong stops Ricky Simon in UFC Vegas 72 main event
Chris Taylor - April 29, 2023
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 72 event was headlined by a key bantamweight matchup featuring Song Yadong taking on Ricky Simon. Song (2o-7-1 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since suffering a TKO loss to Cory Sandhagen in September of last year. Prior to that setback, ‘The Kung Fu Kid’ had put together a three-fight win streak which included a knockout win over Marlon Moraes.
UFC Vegas 72 Results: Song Yadong KO's Ricky Simon (Video)
Chris Taylor - April 29, 2023
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 72 event is headlined by a key bantamweight matchup featuring Song Yadong taking on Ricky Simon. Song (2o-7-1 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since suffering a TKO loss to Cory Sandhagen in September of last year. Prior to that setback, ‘The Kung Fu Kid’ was riding a three-fight win streak which included a knockout win over Marlon Moraes.
UFC Vegas 72: 'Song vs. Simon' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - April 29, 2023
The Octagon remains in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 72 event, an eleven-bout fight card headlined by Song Yadong vs. Ricky Simon. Song (19-7-1 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since suffering a TKO loss to Cory Sandhagen in September of last year. Prior to that setback, ‘The Kung Fu Kid’ was riding a three-fight win streak which included a knockout win over Marlon Moraes.
BKFC 41: 'Perry vs. Rockhold' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - April 28, 2023
Bare Knuckle Boxing takes center stage tonight at 1stBank Center in Bloomfield, Colorado, as Mike Perry takes on Luke Rockhold in the BKFC 41 main event. Perry (14-8 MMA, 2-0 BKFC) will be returning to action for the first time since defeating Michael Page last August at BKFC London. ‘Platinum’ has gone a perfect 2-0 to start his Bare Knuckle Boxing career and believes the former UFC middleweight champion will be his next victim in the sport.
Chatri Sityodtong open to co-promotion with UFC: “It’s very clear there are two big giants, one in the east and one in the west"
Zain Bando - April 28, 2023
ONE Championship isn’t afraid of collaboration, according to ONE CEO Chatri Sityodtong. During an appearance on “The MMA Hour” to promote ONE Fight Night 10, which takes place May 5 in Colorado, Sityodtong mentioned the idea when asked about co-promotion with the sport’s biggest competitors.
Jake Paul responds after Nate Diaz accuses him of being on steroids: "We haven’t forgotten that you tested positive for steroids. Let’s do 15 rounds"
Chris Taylor - April 28, 2023
Jake Paul has responded after his upcoming boxing opponent Nate Diaz accused him of being on steroids. Paul and Diaz are scheduled to collide on Saturday, August 5th at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.
UFC middleweight Sean Strickland gets roasted by reporter during recent interview (Video)
Zain Bando - April 28, 2023
Sean Strickland is a character to some. To others, he can’t take a joke. That was the case during a recent interview with Nina-Marie Daniele, a UFC and social media personality that has been prominently featured during the first season of ‘Power Slap: Road to the Title.’
Jorge Masvidal keeps the door open for potential UFC return: "I love this sport so f---ing much"
Josh Evanoff - April 28, 2023
Former UFC welterweight title challenger Jorge Masvidal will never truly be retired. ‘Gamebred’ is fresh off his welterweight clash with Gilbert Burns earlier this month in Miami. In the co-main event of UFC 287, ‘Durinho’ earned a lopsided unanimous decision victory. Following the defeat, the former title challenger announced his retirement.
Chael Sonnen pleads with the UFC to cancel Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus du Plessis: "What are we doing?"
Josh Evanoff - April 28, 2023
Chael Sonnen badly wants the UFC to cancel Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus du Plessis. ‘Stillknocks’ is fresh off his clash with Derek Brunson in March at UFC 285. In that outing, du Plessis scored a second-round stoppage win over the longtime middleweight contender. That victory moved the South African’s winning streak to seven, having previously defeated names such as Darren Till in that stretch.
Conor McGregor approves potential Max Holloway rematch: "I'm never retiring so we defo fighting, lad"
Josh Evanoff - April 28, 2023
Former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion Conor McGregor is down to run it back against Max Holloway. ‘The Notorious’ is currently in training camp preparing for his return against Michael Chandler. While their fight date and even weight class haven’t yet been revealed, the two coached the latest season of The Ultimate Fighter. Filming wrapped earlier this year, with the show to premiere next month.
Losene Keita believes he’s "cleared the division" ahead of OKTAGON interim title fight
Zain Bando - April 28, 2023
Undefeated Losene Keita didn’t mince words ahead of his scheduled OKTAGON 42 main event Saturday in Bratisalvia. Keita, who was originally scheduled to face his long-time rival Mate Sanikidze, will have to wait a little longer. Sanikidze suffered an injury in camp, as Keita will now challenge Jakub Tichota for the interim featherweight title.
Luke Rockhold open to UFC return to face "true champion" Israel Adesanya: "I think I present a lot of problems for Izzy"
Cole Shelton - April 28, 2023
Luke Rockhold isn’t ruling out fighting for the UFC again. Rockhold came back last August at UFC 278 after three years away and suffered a decision loss to Paulo Costa. It was his third defeat in a row and after the loss, he said he was retiring from fighting. Yet, after some time thinking, he asked for and received his UFC release, and will now be fighting at BKFC 41 against Mike Perry.