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Mike Perry earns third-straight victory as Luke Rockhold quits in round two – BKFC 41 Highlights

Luke RockholdOn Saturday night, former Strikeforce and UFC middleweight champion, Luke Rockhold, made his first appearance for Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. Stepping inside the squared circle, Rockhold squared off with former UFC standout ‘Platinum’ Mikey Perry in the BKFC 41 headliner. Mike Perry jumped off the scratch line and immediately put pressure on Rockhold in the […]

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On Saturday night, former Strikeforce and UFC middleweight champion, Luke Rockhold, made his first appearance for Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. Stepping inside the squared circle, Rockhold squared off with former UFC standout ‘Platinum’ Mikey Perry in the BKFC 41 headliner.

Mike Perry jumped off the scratch line and immediately put pressure on Rockhold in the first round. Near the end of the round, Rockhold landed a big left hand that rocked Perry. ‘Platinum’ responded with a big left hand of his own that had Rockhold hurt. Backpedaling quickly, Rockhold used his reach advantage to land another solid left as Perry pursued.

Perry came out for the second bringing pressure once again. ‘Platinum’ began targeting the body of Rockhold and landed a big right hand on Rockhold in the process. In an odd turn of events, Rockhold removed his mouthpiece mid-fight and made it clear to referee Dan Miragliotta that he did not want to continue. The bout was waved off as a result.

Official Result: Mike Perry def. Luke Rockhold via TKO (strikes) at 1:15 of Round 2

Check Out Highlights from Luke Rockhold vs. Mikey Perry at BKFC 41 Below:

Francis Ngannou praised for taking stance against the UFC amid exit: ‘He’s a real man with f*cking balls’

Francis Ngannou backed for taking stance against UFC he's a real man with f*cking ballsFormer UFC middleweight champion, Luke Rockhold has heaped praise on former promotional heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou for taking a stance against the organization, claiming “yes men” has landed the Dana White-led outfit into it’s current standing. Ngannou, a former undisputed heavyweight champion under the banner of the UFC, has been sidelined from active competition since […]

Francis Ngannou backed for taking stance against UFC he's a real man with f*cking balls

Former UFC middleweight champion, Luke Rockhold has heaped praise on former promotional heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou for taking a stance against the organization, claiming “yes men” has landed the Dana White-led outfit into it’s current standing.

Ngannou, a former undisputed heavyweight champion under the banner of the UFC, has been sidelined from active competition since headlining UFC 270 back in January of last year, successfully unifying the heavyweight titles in a unanimous decision victory over then-interim gold holder, Ciryl Gane.

Departing the promotion back in January of this year following the completion of his contractual obligations in December of last year, Francis Ngannou has yet to ink terms with any promotion to make a return to mixed martial arts.

Linked with an immediate transition to professional boxing, the Cameroonian is set for crunch talks with Singapore-based promotion, ONE Championship this weekend, as he continues to find himself tied to a potential move to the Chatri Sityodtong-led mixed martial arts promotion.

Francis Ngannou backed by fellow former UFC champion, Luke Rockhold

Leaving the UFC in unceremonious circumstances, in which the above-mentioned, White insisted Ngannou would never be welcomed back to the promotion, former middleweight titleholder, Rockhold has backed the former heavyweight best in his exit.

“Francis (Ngannou) – he’s a real man with f*cking balls,” Luke Rockhold said during a recent interview with MMA Fighting reporter, Damon Martin. “And he can make a decision. There’s too many ‘yes’ men in the world. The UFC is where it is today because all those motherf*ckers are ‘yes’ men. And they’re just playing their game so the UFC is going to keep playing their game and keep controlling the fighters.”

“If there weren’t as many ‘yes’ men – if there were more Francis Ngannous, and Luke Rockholds, and people that had a f*cking pair of balls, we’d have an even f*cking playing field,” Luke Rockhold explained. “We’d have an even f*cking playing field. But there’s too many b*tches in the world.” 

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? 

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 […]

Luke Rockhold Mike Perry I hit hard I don't think this f*cking kid understands UFC BKFC

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. 

Video – Luke Rockhold gets into a friendly scrap with NBA legend Tim Duncan at UFC San Antonio

Luke RockholdLuke Rockhold got into a friendly grappling exchange with NBA legend Tim Duncan over the weekend. The former Strikeforce and UFC middleweight champion is gearing up for his Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship debut on April 28. Before he steps into the squared circle, Rockhold was backstage at UFC San Antonio to support friend Marlon ‘Chito’ […]

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Luke Rockhold got into a friendly grappling exchange with NBA legend Tim Duncan over the weekend.

The former Strikeforce and UFC middleweight champion is gearing up for his Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship debut on April 28. Before he steps into the squared circle, Rockhold was backstage at UFC San Antonio to support friend Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera as he stepped into the main event for a high-stakes matchup with fellow-top bantamweight contender Cory Sandhagen.

In a video clip shared on Luke Rockhold’s Instagram, the outspoken scrapper can be seen tangling up with San Antonio Spurs icon Tim Duncan in a friendly exchange behind the scenes.

Famed MMA coach Jason Parillo can also be seen getting in the middle of the action towards the end of the clip, which you can see below.

Luke Rockhold Locks Up With Tim Duncan at UFC San Antonio

Rockhold also shared pictures of himself with another Spurs icon and NBA legend, David Robinson, while backstage at the UFC’s latest offering.

Luke Rockhold returned to the Octagon in August after a three-year absence. Rockhold came up short against Paulo Costa and seemingly announced his retirement during his post-fight interview. Months later, Rockhold revealed that he had signed with BKFC and will make his promotional debut in April at BKFC 41. Rockhold is slated to headline the event opposite ‘Platinum’ Mike Perry.