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Eddie Alvarez earns split decision over Chad Mendes in five-round war – BKFC 41 Highlights

Eddie AlvarezFormer UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez made his highly anticipated Barek Knuckle Fighting Championship debut on Saturday night. Stepping inside the squared circle for the first time, ‘The Underground King’ was tasked with taking out another former UFC standout, Chad Mendes, inside the 1stBank Center at BKFC 41. Eddie Alvarez came out as the aggressor […]

Eddie Alvarez

Former UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez made his highly anticipated Barek Knuckle Fighting Championship debut on Saturday night. Stepping inside the squared circle for the first time, ‘The Underground King’ was tasked with taking out another former UFC standout, Chad Mendes, inside the 1stBank Center at BKFC 41.

Eddie Alvarez came out as the aggressor in the first round, but 60 seconds into the bout, ‘The Underground King’ ate a nasty right hand from his opponent. Alvarez drew blood first, firing back a left hand that cut Mendes just outside of his right eye. The second route started just as furious as the first with Mendes scoring a knockdown via a well-placed uppercut 20 seconds into the round. Alvarez quickly got back to his feet and kept things competitive through the four-minute mark of the fight.

Things quickly turned in the third with Alvarez scoring a knockdown of his own just seconds into the round. The fourth round saw Mendes unleash a series of bombs, gunning for a spectacular finish but was unable to land a finishing blow. The fifth round saw the most excitement with Alvarez landing a huge knockdown. Mendes answered the 10-count and stormed back, landing a glancing right that took Alvarez off balance. The referee ruled it a knockdown awarding each man a knockdown in the final round.

Official Result: Eddie Alvarez def. Chad Mendes via split decision (47-46, 46-47, 47-46)

Check Out Highlights from Eddie Alvarez vs. Chad Mendes at BKFC 41 Below:

Luke Rockhold weighs up potential UFC return despite retirement: ‘If it’s on my terms, I might go back’

Luke Rockhold eyes potential UFC return despite retiring it's on my termsFormer undisputed UFC middleweight champion, Luke Rockhold has failed to rule out the possibility of making a return to the Octagon in the future, despite calling time on his professional mixed martial arts career back in August of last year. Rockhold, a former undisputed middleweight champion under the banners of the UFC and Strikeforce, called […]

Luke Rockhold eyes potential UFC return despite retiring it's on my terms

Former undisputed UFC middleweight champion, Luke Rockhold has failed to rule out the possibility of making a return to the Octagon in the future, despite calling time on his professional mixed martial arts career back in August of last year.

Rockhold, a former undisputed middleweight champion under the banners of the UFC and Strikeforce, called time on his mixed martial arts career back in August of last year, after marking his return to the Octagon at UFC 278.

Featuring in a main card clash against one-time middleweight title challenger, Paulo Costa, Californian veteran, Rockhold suffered a unanimous decision loss, in a heralded back-and-forth clash.

Slated to return to combat sports this month under the banner of BKFC (Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship), Rockhold is set to clash with former UFC welterweight contender, Mike Perry in a main event slot in Colorado.

Luke Rockhold fails to rule out potential UFC comeback

Weighing up a potential return to mixed martial arts, Rockhold claimed that he would, however, only consider a comeback to the UFC if it was on his own terms.

“Who knows if I’m gonna go back [to UFC] or not,” Luke Rockhold told Submission Radio during a recent interview. “I don’t know. If it’s on my terms – I might still go back. You never know, but I’m gonna continue doing what I’m doing right now, and I’m gonna keep knocking f*cking peoples’ heads off and let my legs heal up and improve my hands. Make some f*cking money.”

Taking inspiration from newly minted undisputed middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya, Rockhold branded the Nigerian-Kiwi as a “f*cking gangster”.

“It was picture f*cking perfect,” Luke Rockhold said of Israel Adesanya’s win over Alex Pereira at UFC 287. “Good for him. …I’m sure I inspired ‘Izzy’ when he was younger and he’s inspiring me now. You can draw inspiration through everybody. He’s a f*cking gangster.”

Video – Mike Perry picks nose, wipes it on Luke Rockhold during BKFC 41 face-Off

mike perryMike Perry picks his nose then wipes it on Luke Rockhold during there face-off for their BKFC 41 headlining bout.  While Perry Vs. Rockhold in a bare knuckle fight is not something that fans asked for, now its hear it is certainly an exciting prospect. Perry has enjoyed a successful life outside the UFC after […]

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Mike Perry picks his nose then wipes it on Luke Rockhold during there face-off for their BKFC 41 headlining bout. 

While Perry Vs. Rockhold in a bare knuckle fight is not something that fans asked for, now its hear it is certainly an exciting prospect. Perry has enjoyed a successful life outside the UFC after being cut in 2021 winning two bare knuckle and a mixed rules boxing match.

Now perry will greet promotional newcomer, Rockhold on April 29 and the pair would come face-to-face for the very first time yesterday. The contrasting personalities certainly did not disappoint in their meeting, with Perry picking his nose and wiping it on Rockhold. 

Mike Perry and Luke Rockhold face-off

Prior to their meeting, Rockhold had harsh words for Perry and seems more than up for the challenge.

“I’m confident in my abilities to put this kid away,” Rockhold told MMA Junkie Radio. “I don’t think he understands the danger that’s coming, and that’s the thing that works to his advantage, too. He doesn’t understand danger; he’s so f*cking dumb. It makes him effective, but also I think it’s gonna leave me the opening so I can put this kid away. I’m big, and I hit hard. I don’t think you’re ready. I’m not an 80-year-old man you can knock the f*ck out. You f*ckng piece of sh*t.”

Luke Rockhold vs. Mike Perry

The co-main event will also feature two former UFC fighters in Eddie Alvarez and Chad Mendes. While out of competition for several years, Mendes has posted videos to social media of him looking smashing the and looking well above the 145lb limit that he used to fight at. As for Alvarez, well the Underground King he has not had the best run outside of the UFC, his pedigree for exciting fights says that this bout could be all action, for how long it lasts. 

The card will also feature a litany of bare knuckle bouts including a championship fight between Bec Rawlings and Christene Ferea. 

How does Luke Rockhold Vs. Mike Perry go? 

BKFC promoter David Feldman says UFC veteran Francis Ngannou is ‘Asking for unrealistic money’

David Feldman BKFC Francis Ngannou asking for unrealistic money UFCBKFC promoter, David Feldman revealed that Francis’ Ngannou’s demands were too steep for the parties to come to an agreement. Earlier this year it was revealed that Ngannou and the UFC had parted ways after a long and ugly dispute. The heavyweight felt that he was being underpaid, but even after months of negotiation, the […]

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BKFC promoter, David Feldman revealed that Francis’ Ngannou’s demands were too steep for the parties to come to an agreement.

Earlier this year it was revealed that Ngannou and the UFC had parted ways after a long and ugly dispute. The heavyweight felt that he was being underpaid, but even after months of negotiation, the promotion and Ngannou could not agree on a figure, so the then reigning champion would walk. 

It’s been several months and while rumours have flown, nothing concrete has emerged regarding Ngannou’s next move. The Cameroonian has said to have held talks with the likes of PFL, Eddie Hearn of Matchroom boxing and Bellator.

David Feldman talks Francis Ngannou

During a press conference for BKFC 42, Feldman was quizzed on whether the Ben Rothwell facing Ngannou. While Feldman has signed some big names as of late, including former UFC champions Luke Rockhold and Eddie Alvarez, the American revealed that Ngannou was simply asking for too much money.

“Francis Ngannou, he’s somebody we’ve certainly reached out to,” Feldman said. “We’ve reached out to him, we’ve reached out to his team, and we just feel like he’s asking for unrealistic money, and we’re not willing to pay that kind of money for him.”

Alleged text messages that were leaked between Ali Abdelaziz and a European promoter stated that Ngannou was asking for $30 million. Where this figure is completely accurate is unclear, but Feldman says the heavyweight needs to make his mind up soon.

“I do think he needs to make his mind up pretty soon,” Feldman said. “As the days go on, his value is starting to drop a little bit.”

David Feldman talks in BKFC 41 press conference for Mike Perry Vs Luke Rockhold

If David Feldman is right, how much is too much for Francis Ngannou? 

Luke Rockhold previews BKFC fight with Mike Perry: ‘I hit hard, I don’t think this f*cking kid understands’

Luke Rockhold Mike Perry I hit hard I don't think this f*cking kid understands UFC BKFCFormer undisputed UFC and Strikeforce middleweight champion, Luke Rockhold has claimed former welterweight contender, Mike Perry is in for a world of hurt in their BKFC (Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship) headliner later this month, boasting his power ahead of his debut with the David Feldman-led organization. Rockhold, a former undisputed middleweight champion under the banner […]

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Former undisputed UFC and Strikeforce middleweight champion, Luke Rockhold has claimed former welterweight contender, Mike Perry is in for a world of hurt in their BKFC (Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship) headliner later this month, boasting his power ahead of his debut with the David Feldman-led organization.

Rockhold, a former undisputed middleweight champion under the banner of the UFC, most recently featured at UFC 278 back in August of last year in Salt Lake City, Utah – suffering a unanimous decision loss to Belo Horizonte native, Paulo Costa.

Following the main card matchup, Rockhold confirmed his intentions to retire from mixed martial arts competition with immediate effect, ending his tenure with the Dana White-led organization to boot.

Penning a deal to fight with BKFC earlier this year, Rockhold will take main event status at a Colorado event alongside Michigan native, Perry – ahead of a lightweight pairing between former UFC champion, Eddie Alvarez, and former featherweight title challenger, Chad Mendes. 

Luke Rockhold issues warning to Mike Perry ahead of their BKFC headliner

Previewing his pairing with Perry, Rockhold warned the Flint native that he was not aware of what was in store for him later this month, touting his own ability ahead of the main event clash.

“I think I can take advantage, my clinch work, take advantage of my length, take advantage of my size,” Luke Rockhold said during The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani. “I don’t think this f*cking kid [Mike Perry] understands – I’m big, and I hit hard.”

“I know it’s a different game, how he’s going to approach it, but I’m very confident in my abilities here and how I can find my spots,” Luke Rockhold explained. 

In his most recent professional victory, Santa Cruz native, Rockhold landed a submission win over David Branch in the main event of UFC Fight Night Pittsburgh back in September 2017. 

Luke Rockhold slams Mike Perry ahead of BKFC 41: ‘He’s so f*cking dumb, I can put this f*cking kid away’

Luke Rockhold Mike Perry UFC BKFC 41 so dumbFormer undisputed UFC middleweight champion, Luke Rockhold has taken aim at incoming opponent, Mike Perry ahead of their BKFC (Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship) 41 headliner next month – claiming the UFC alum is “so f*cking dumb” – as well as predicting a knockout win over the latter. Rockhold, a former undisputed middleweight champion under the […]

Luke Rockhold Mike Perry UFC BKFC 41 so dumb

Former undisputed UFC middleweight champion, Luke Rockhold has taken aim at incoming opponent, Mike Perry ahead of their BKFC (Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship) 41 headliner next month – claiming the UFC alum is “so f*cking dumb” – as well as predicting a knockout win over the latter.

Rockhold, a former undisputed middleweight champion under the banner of the UFC and Strikeforce, most recently competed professionally on the main card of UFC 278 back in August of last year in Salt Lake City, Utah  – suffering a unanimous decision loss to Paulo Costa.

In the immediate aftermath of his loss, the Californian confirmed his decision to walk away from mixed martial arts, and retired from active competition with immediate effect.

However, late last month, BKFC founder, David Feldman confirmed that Rockhold had signed with the promotion, and would fight UFC welterweight veteran, Perry next month – atop a card that also features a lightweight fight between Chad Mendes, and former UFC lightweight champion, Eddie Alvarez.

Luke Rockhold slams Mike Perry in expletive-filled tirade ahead of BKFC clash

Criticizing the above-mentioned Flint native, Perry in a rather scathing message, Rockhold claimed that he would finish the latter in Broomfield, Colorado.

“I’m confident in my abilities to put this kid (Mike Perry) away,” Luke Rockhold told MMA Junkie ahead of BKFC 41. “I don’t think he understands the danger that’s coming and that’s the thing that works to his advantage, too. He doesn’t understand danger, he’s so f*cking dumb. It makes him effective, but also, I think it’s gonna lead me to an opening that I can f*cking put this kid away. I’m big and I hit hard. I don’t think you’re ready.”

“I’m not an 80-year-old man you can knock the f*ck out, you f*cking piece of sh*t,” Luke Rockhold explained. “I kind of forgot about that one, but I was reminded how pathetic you are. I’m gonna make you move pathetic come April 29.” 

2-0 since his move to BKFC last year, Perry managed to debut with a decision win over The Ultimate Fighter veteran, Julian Lane, before defeating recent winner and one-time Bellator MMA welterweight title challenger, Michael Page in a main event slot in London last year.