ET, PPV 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. It was up in the air, it could have been 50-50. Thursday, Cowboy Cerrone will return to action, but not inside the UFC cage. 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. Perry is coming up in weight, and thus will probably have a solid speed advantage. 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. Raimondi's legitimate questions: Lesnar back in the UFC? School of hard knocks, degree in attitude As mentioned above, range is the big problem for Perry here. ET, PPV 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 matchup. Bloody Elbow is an independent, reader supported publication. 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. I don't feel like it, but how I feel and how I perform are two different things, you know? Las Vegas, NV Hopefully third times the charm for UFC lightweight Donald Cowboy Cerrone as hes set to fight Jim Miller at UFC 276 on Saturday night. Early prelims: 6:30 p.m. Mike Perry continued to prove that bare-knuckle was made for him after he poured on the punishment to stop Luke Rockhold in the second round in the BKFC 41 main event. Sign up for the 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. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Speculation continues to grow around Paddy Pimblett fighting UFC legend Donald Cerrone in 2022. When will Jamahal Hill defend? "He stays in there. Cerrone, who trains out of Albuquerque, New Mexico, built his reputation on accepting any and every fight the UFC offered. He proved in his last UFC showing against Paulo Costa that he still has competitive fire, and he seems really excited to venture into the unknown territory that bareknuckle boxing provides. Cerrone vs. Lauzon was first scheduled for April 30, but moved from that date and now it appears it will have to move again. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best knockouts from April 2023. Instead of facing fellow UFC fighter Joe You have come to the ESPN Africa edition, for other ESPN editions, click above. 'Platinum' has been a revelation in the Bare Knuckle FC ring since making his debut for the promotion a little over a year ago. Main card: 10 p.m. Sign up for the Throughout his tenure, Platinum won fights against Julian Lane, Michael Venom Page, and now, Rockhold. UFC Fight Night 223 winners and losers react on social media outlets such as Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. ", Cerrone to get one more fight at 155, says White, Ranking the fights at UFC 288: Why Henry Cejudo's return tops the list, Usman eyes Chimaev fight: 'Biggest one out there', Ex-UFC fighter Colares dies in Brazil at age 29, Sources: Dos Anjos-Luque to top UFC Fight Night, Sources: Injured Hermansson out of Allen fight, Masvidal keeps door open for return to cage, Adesanya: Title-winning KO made with torn MCL, Diaz surrenders to New Orleans police after brawl, UFC 288: Why Burns and Muhammad are taking the biggest fight of their careers on short notice, Song punishes Simon in one-sided TKO victory, MMA divisional rankings: Sergei Pavlovich moves within striking distance of the top. 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. A daily roundup of all your fighting news from MMA Fighting, By submitting your email, you agree to our, Mike Perry shows aftermath of breaking Luke Rockholds teeth with his fist at BKFC 41. He weighed in a championship backup fighter ahead of UFC 286 and made championship weight. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/03/ufc-news-dana-white-confirms-colby-covington-vs-leon-edwards-title-shot, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Straight right down the pipe.What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? He wants another fight at 155 pounds, and I'm going to give it to him.". He fought Rafael Dos Anjos for the UFC's lightweight championship in December 2015, and came up short via first-round TKO. The two shared some words and, although tensions were high, it seemed the pair had respect for one another. Cerrone (36-16, 2 NC) is winless in six straight fights and has not won since 2019. 6-3, 1 NC in WEC only losses came in championship bouts against Ben Henderson (twice) and Jamie Varner. 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. Which Bellator, Invicta, One and PFL champs could dethrone UFC titleholders? The fight falls out and he ends up with another opponent. Ouch! He's made four UFC appearances in seven of the last eight calendar years. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. 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ET on ESPN/ESPN+ "[I'm] a little heartbroken," Cerrone said. 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. Thats Perrys best opportunity to close forward, follow his punches back in, and try to crowd the bigger man with combinations. UFC Hall of Famer reacts to Mike Perrys gritty victory over seasoned fighter Luke Rockhold. Rockhold, meanwhile, has never been known as a precise boxer, but hes significantly larger than Perry and can certainly crack. 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. Thats whats up. He was supposed to fight Diego Sanchez, they agreed to fight at 170 pounds. Oops. 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. "He stays in there. The charismatic brawler revealed that his win over Rockhold was the last fight on his current contract. RT @CSTodayNews: Bizarre ending to this fight Mike Perry defeats Luke Rockhold via referee stoppage. He's made four UFC appearances in seven of the last eight calendar years. Could I get a faceoff with Conor McGregor? 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. Please subscribe to our newsletter to keep up with our best work and learn how you can support the site. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Raimondi's legitimate questions: Lesnar back in the UFC? The fight falls out and he ends up with another opponent. "[I'm] a little heartbroken," Cerrone said. With three fights under his belt, the brawler seems to have found the perfect home for himself to continue making headlines and become a real star in the world of fighting. 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. If he can convince Rockhold to punch air, the former champion isnt the best at bringing his hands back to his chin. WebCerrone next faced Strikeforce veteran K. J. Noons on May 25, 2013, at UFC 160. The open-mat event takes place at 2300 Arena in Philadelphia and streams on UFC Fight Pass. But the Platinum is platinum.So its like the moneys gotta make sense for them, continued Perry. Knockdown Avg. UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Till Oct. 21, 2017 KO/TKO Punch 1 4:20 loss. I look up to Duane BANG Ludwig a lotWhat is your favorite technique? At BKFC 41, Luke Rockhold and Mike Perry will battle in the main event. Could Mike Perry vs. Conor McGregor actually happen? I was a bull rider. 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. LONDON Colby Covington is next in line. WebRT @CSTodayNews: Mike Perry is 3-0 as BKFC fighter and has been nothing but spectacular! That remains to be seen.Im up in the air because that was my last fight on contract, said Perry during his post-fight press conference (video provided by MMA Junkie). UFC Austin is headlined by a featherweight contender bout between Calvin Kattar and Josh Emmett. In his third appearance in the BKFC ring, Perry didnt have an easy night at the office but he still found a way to pour on the punishment to stop Luke Rockhold inside two rounds. Kristen King is a writer for Bloody Elbow. The UFC heads back on the road for another full-capacity crowd at UFC 262 at the Toyota Center in Houston. "I think it was, you know, classic 'Cowboy,'" White told ESPN. Str. During an interview with 'The Schmo' in the aftermath of BKFC 41, Donald Cerrone shared his thoughts on Mike Perry's display against Luke Rockhold and insisted that the 31-year-old was a "dog": The event lived up to expectations and delivered a memorable night for the sport of bare-knuckle boxing. Perry was doing a ton of body work as he just punished Rockholds midsection with some thudding punches that reverberated throughout the arena. Its no wonder hes thriving in the world of bare knuckle Perry is quite literally built to scrap. Im here, we did it. 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. Afterwards, Perry wasnt all that interested in calling out his next opponent at first but instead asked for a staredown with UFC superstar Conor McGregor, who was in attendance at the card in Denver. The 39-year-old New Mexico resident is tied for the most wins in UFC history with Jim Miller and Andrei Arlovski (23). 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. LONDON Colby Covington is next in line. 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. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Cerrone and Lauzon were originally expected to face each other at a UFC Fight Night event on April 30; ET on ESPN/ESPN+ Cerrone lost via first-round knockout, but told ESPN afterward he wants to fight again. I do love it. Mike Perry sets his sights on Conor McGregor. Tied with Charles Oliveira for most post-fight bonuses (18). Accomplished slugger, Mike Perry, will step up in weight to challenge former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight kingpin, Luke Rockhold, TONIGHT (Sat., April 29, 2023) at Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) 41 inside 1STBANK Center in Broomfield, Colorado. The win moves Perry to 3-0 in BKFC with the biggest win of his career now coming against Rockhold. 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. You'll now receive the top MMA Junkie stories each day directly in your inbox. March 18, 2023 9:10 pm ET LONDON Colby Covington is next in line. Thursday, Cowboy Cerrone will return to action, but not inside the UFC cage. I don't know. I don't know. The answer to that is to keep his weight back, make it difficult for Perry to close forward, and punish his wide swings with precise counter shots. Who will win the rubber match between Demetrious Johnson and Adriano Moraes at ONE's U.S. debut Friday? In high school, because I had an attitude and a cowboy hat. All of that would be ideal against Perry, who is going to feel it each time a 200+ pound Rockhold connects with his face, sans gloves. The UFC heads back on the road for another full-capacity crowd at UFC 262 You look at him, and youre like, damn that guy is a problem, maybe. Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land. These days, the 38-year-old veteran continues to compete, but on a different platform. Eddie Alvarez has no problem with his wifes vocal performances during his fights. Donald Cerrone (@Cowboycerrone) Anthony Pettis (@Showtimepettis) Eddie Alvarez (@Ealvarezfight) Darren Till (@darrentill2) 01 May 2023 18:01:43 Hes got great fighting instincts, a rock solid jawline, and major power in both hands. Luke Rockhold's teeth got jacked up, BKFC 41: Perry vs. Rockhold - Rapidfire Recap, Pros react to Mike Perry's win at BKFC 41, Sore loser! In a recent YouTube video he uploaded on his channel, Cerrone announced [64] Cerrone faced Evan Dunham on November 16, 2013, at UFC 167. Prelims: 8 p.m. Cerrone lost via first-round knockout, but told ESPN afterward he wants to fight again. UFC 262: Oliveira vs. Chandler monitoring_string = "5eb5a0f65cbe346d74f978e14db1b00d", UFC Fight Night 178 - Covington vs. Woodley, UFC Fight Night 151 - Iaquinta vs. Saturday, May 15, Toyota Center, Houston This time, I'm now surrounded by all the fighters, commission, Cowboy's in the room, I'm trying not to make a scene and let people know there's not a problem with my knee. He deserves the fight, not to mention hes the second or third best guy in the world.. Its real interesting out there for sure. Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Most people dont like getting hit like that. He didn't really want to fight at 170 pounds, but those two agreed to that weight. Had 14 UFC fights at welterweight (6-7, 1 NC), Won WEC Fight of the Night awards in bouts against McCullough, Varner (twice), Henderson, Ratcliff, Origin of nickname: I wear boots and a hat. Hes facing a significant height and reach disadvantage, and Rockhold is surely going to be trying to stick him with long, straight shots. I don't know what to answer you on, 'Is it time [to retire]?' This is an absolute freak show of a main event. Outside of two losses to Usman, Covington has not lost since 2015. In her time with BE, Kristen has created Fright of the Night, a series that highlights some of the worst injuries in the sport. Who was gonna win this fight? [Donald] Cerrone come in here and give me my arm back, Perry said. 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. Donald Cerrone is back. Donald Cerrone (@Cowboycerrone) Anthony Pettis (@Showtimepettis) Eddie Alvarez (@Ealvarezfight) Darren Till (@darrentill2) 01 May 2023 18:01:43 On Dec. 12, Solecki competed in the UFC Fight Pass Invitational grappling tournament and drew with fellow UFC fighter Gregory Rodrigues. Its gotta make sense for me. Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone has gone through an emotional roller coaster over the last week leading up to his UFC 274 fight against Joe Lauzon. Lauzon has been away from the UFC since October of 2019. Story Saved. So what comes next for Perry? Cerrone (36-16, 2 NC) was scheduled to face fellow veteran Diego Sanchez in the UFC Vegas 26 co-main event on May 8, but Sanchez was suddenly pulled from Learn more about Donald Cerrone's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below. 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. ET on ESPN+. 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. The fight between a pair of UFC lightweight luminaries seems to be cursed. He wants him to take time off and then slowly get back into camp and the process of dropping weight. Felipe Colares, a former UFC fighter, has died. Something went wrong. Donald Cerrone is back. Well, sort of. 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. That would be legendary.. He pulled out his mouthguard and pointed to his lip and it was clear he could no longer continue. Donald Cerrone is a mixed martial artist currently fighting under the UFC. 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. Cerrone lost via first-round knockout, but told ESPN afterward he wants to fight again. Anywhere. That's why everybody loves him, including us at the UFC. The Notorious one is gearing up for his UFC return near the end of the year, so seeing him against Perry is fantasy. 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. 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. Sucks. I dont know when well do it, but thats the fight that makes sense, White said at a post-fight news conference at The O2 Arena. 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. He was doubling up on the jab, touching the body, and pivoting off after his combinations. EDDIE!!! 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