And yet, now that its out there, Im intrigued. On the low end, the compensation for BKFC fighters isnt so high. Following a dominant fifth-round stoppage, the Chinese bantamweight passes Dominick Cruz and now sits at No. Mike Perry explains UFC exit, BKFC entry: 'These businesses compete for Road to BKFC 41: Mike Perry and Luke Rockhold. Perry was hurt, but Platinum returned with his own power shot that stunned Rockhold. This can be counted as part of the financial benefits that BKFC fighters enjoy. These businesses compete for that Mike Perry money, and they and I, we all helped raise awareness for violent people all over the world who deserve more respect, and theyre willing to fight for it, and they fight for it over and over again, and they get something that theyve never been offered before, Perry said Wednesday on The MMA Hour. We can make any fight happen, though.. Marrocco: Two things stick out to me in this matchup: Alvarezs layoff and the tread on his tire. However, he got up and stunned Perry with a couple of shots and split him open. Remarkably, Paige VanZant is said to have earned $400,000 for her debut fight in BKFC, which is ten times what she earned in the UFC. Give me Alvarez via an ultra-competitive, ultra-fun split decision. UFC veteran Felipe Colares dead at 29 after being hit by bus. The reported average salary for a UFC fighter is around $147,865, and the least recorded payout for a fighter was put at $9,500. Perry is ferocious and really does not give a f**k about being hit. In stick and ball sports, the question of who is better resonates a little less with me than it does for pugilism, and this fight is my favorite sort of mystery box: The kind Id never even thought of before. Im going to make more than UFC champions in my first fight, so were having fun., Mike Perry also got involved in the conversation this month, comparing his BKFC pay to his UFC pay. Im making double. Although it was even, he did seem to be in control. I know Luke hasnt looked great in recent years but his fight with Costa went better than I expected, even in a lopsided defeat. It was fireworks right off the bat. Perry has never been a beautiful technician in the cage or ring, but hes tougher than differential equations and he comes to fight. Be the first one to comment on this story. More. You know you can count on us for quick, consistent quality coverage for BKFC 41 and beyond. You can watch the entire fight below, for free. Trent Reinsmith is a freelance writer based out of Baltimore, MD. That kind of attitude gets you punished badly, and I gotta trust the guy with the better chin that also knows what its like to be in the fire of bare knuckle fights against a guy dipping his toes in the game after a bunch of will he/wont he and a ton of pre-existing damage. It was the most significant moment of the round. UFC: Mike Perry reveals BKFC pays him more than UFC | Marca Something went wrong. Perry is used to fighting at 170-pounds, so Rockhold is going to be the larger man out there. Im actually quite a grappler, but you can still grapple its like clinch grappling. The former UFC welterweight defeated Julian Lane in his bare-knuckle boxing debut at Saturdays BKFC: KnuckleMania 2 event. Aljo Reveals Shocking Medical Diagnosis, Will Never Fight At MSG. Orwhy Diaz vs Paul went to boxing, UFC 288 Cares & UFC Vegas 72 Reactions | Care/Don't Care, Gracie vs. Sakuraba The longest MMA fight ever | This Day in MMA History, $500,000 along with reportedly an extra $200,000 bonus, Israel Adesanyas trickle-down theory wont work if his purse remains undisclosed. Chevvy Bridges via TKO (punches) Round 3, 1:09, Yosdenis Cedeno def. More. Ground & Pound in Full Guard Vs Half Guard Vs Side Control. Watch Gilbert Burns outpoint Jorge Masvidal in his retirement fightin the UFC's return to Miami. Triller gave me a good win bonus. Fighters in the UFC also have the chance of walking away with an extra $50,000 up to $150,000 in performance-related bonuses. The win moves Perry to 3-0 in BKFC with the biggest win of his career now coming against Rockhold. Fighters are permitted to wrap and tape the wrist, thumb, and mid-hand. The particulars of his BKFC deal other than pay dont matter much to Perry right now. Its different.. Sometimes, it makes me get into the fight. It was a close two minutes. Perry has now won all three of his bareknuckle boxing bouts under the BKFC banner. After an exchange along the ropes Rockhold stopped in his tracks and took out his mouthpiece. Official BKFC 27 results include: Mike Perry def. UFC 288 Early Prelims Preview - Pt. McGregor Crashes BKFC 41, Chugs Proper 12 In The Crowd, Israel Adesanya Walkouts to Knockouts T-Shirt, Predictions! If theres no factual base to negotiate from, theres no true negotiation. BKFC free full-fight replay: Mike Perry victorious in bare knuckle The Ralph Lauren model is in trouble. This is a different sport with different weapons, and it takes time to adjust. Rockhold retired from MMA after that fight with a 16-6 record. That is pure Florida convict energy in each shot he throws. HOLLYWOOD, Fla. - Mike Perry 's post-UFC career continues to shine. And Im one of the roughest, toughest son of a guns on the planet.. Perry wins via late knockout. Theyre like, Do you want belts, or do you want money? Well, I wanna feed my family, and I gave myself a belt, and damn it, Im putting more credit to put some respect on me.. Rothwell via Hulk smash. As of 2020, an average low-end BKFC bout is said to earn a fighter $2,500. The bout was as advertised, as both fighters put on a wild show. Perry walked down Lane for the majority of the round. To paraphrase the delightful Dona Hardy in the seminal classic The Running Man, That girl is one mean motherf*****.. What he might not anticipate is Alvarezs heart and durability, qualities that have time and time again gotten him out of rough situations. Please enter a valid email and try again. Based in Philadelphia, and headed by President and former professional boxer David Feldman, BKFC is dedicated to preserving the historical legacy of bare knuckle fighting, while utilizing a specifically created rule set that emphasizes fighter safety. Perry not only shattered Luke Rockhold 's front teeth at this past Saturday's pay-per-view . Notorious eventually made his way to the ring and had a nice staredown with Perry. Early in the first, Lane was caught and dropped to the canvas. newsletter, Highlights! Mike Perry remains undefeated in bare-knuckle after stopping Luke Now, Ive got these peoples money behind me, he said. Mike Perry shows aftermath of breaking Luke Rockhold's teeth with his He has been covering sports for more than 15 years, with a focus on MMA for most of that time. A Close Look at the Life of a Fighter. The ex-lightweight UFC champ has been through a ton of wars, gotten dropped dozens of times, and generally starts slow. But not having to think about the other side of it, I really just felt like I got to be me.. UFC News: Mike Perry reveals BKFC is paying him more than UFC - Sportskeeda But right now, hes all about adding more zeroes to his bank account, and then hell worry about fulfilling his competitive dreams. Its gotta make sense for me. The latest event is set to take place in London, England. Great on name value, but a terrible matchup. I wont go as far as White did and outright dismiss the claims of the fighters, but I will say that by disclosing their pay, the fighters will move the conversation of fighter pay forward, both in the UFC and out of the UFC. It makes me be me. BKFC 41 salaries purse for the fighters based on their contracts reported. Michael Page via majority decision after six rounds Connor Tierney def. Perry came out firing in all cylinders in the third. I see Perry getting the knockout early, or taking the bloody decision. Each of these claims made headlines and were interesting talking points, but not one fighter who claimed the UFC paid them less than they are making outside the promotion offered a specific figure or a shred of proof. Luke Rockhold by decision. You know who has been better than underwhelming and fine in his long career? Will Mike Perry go 3-0 tonight?#BKFC41 | LIVE on #FITE pic.twitter.com/7VbCR4iTUi, Luke Rockhold and Mike Perry exchange big punches at the end of the first! Ahead of the action, MMA Fightings Shaun Al-Shatti, Steven Marrocco, and Jed Meshew sidled back up to the roundtable to predict the winners of BKFC 41s four most compelling pay-per-view bouts. Meshew: Forgive me my ignorance here, but why is Bec Rawlings getting this opportunity? Im up in the air because that was my last fight on contract, Perry said at the BKFC 41 press conference after Rockhold retired at the 1:15 mark of Round 2. I dont want my opponent to want to bang, bro. Tim has also covered head trauma, concussions and CTE in great detail. Meshew: When analyzing any Luke Rockhold fight, one only needs to answer a single, simple question: Can Rockholds opponent throw a decent left hook? With so many former UFC fighters claiming to earn more in bare-knuckle boxing, it's safe to say that most high-profile fighters will be making six-digits per fight. Stephen Townsel via knockout Round 1, 1:41, Christine Vicens def. Many fighters over the years have come out to speak on how their bout purses fall a long way short when taking into account how much they spend on training camp and other expenses, and considering how much danger the fighters themselves get to face. Perry doesnt close the door on a future run in the UFC. Tonights BKFC 41 will be the promotional debut for Luke Rockhold, who has never competed in bare knuckle boxing. Fighting promotions are known to keep it hush when it comes to the matter of how much their fighters are getting paid. Bloody Elbow is an independent, reader supported publication. Time is exactly what he wont have with Perry in his face, swinging heavy shots that promise to test his well-tested chin. Please enter a valid email and try again. Until that happens, what were hearing is just noise that the UFC can once again easily dismiss as bulls-t.. Meshew: I wont sit here and pretend I have a deep well of knowledge about Josh Copeland. 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. Thats much more than many fighters earn in a single fight in other big fighting promotions. BKFC 41: Perry vs. Rockhold predictions roundtable She lost her last BKFC fight to Britain Hart down a weight class and now shes jumping up and getting a title shot? Rockhold comes to this sport after fighting out his UFC contract last summer with a pretty gross loss to Paulo Costa. If he can, Rockhold is in trouble, and while Mike Perry has many failings, actual fist-fighting aint one of them. Rockholds best weapons in the cage were his kicks and his grappling. UFC veteran Felipe Colares dead at 29 after being hit by bus. Prior to his BKFC debut, Perry defeated boxer Michael Seals in a decision at Trillers inaugural Triad combat event a new striking style and rules set designed to level the playing field between MMA fighters and boxers. Round four started favoring Perry, but it had a big ending for Lane. Each of these fighters has, somewhat recently, claimed that once they moved on from the UFC, they made more money than they did while under contract with MMAs biggest promotion. Im free from everybody, but I love bare-knuckle boxing. A new video from BKFC 41 shows the moment when Mike Perry connected with a punch that broke Luke Rockholds tooth and sent it flying into the air. Julian Lane fires off at Mike Perry and Mike returns fire at the bell. However, the top athletes in the UFC get paid even more than that, with Khabib Nurmagomedov making $6,090,000 from his fight with Justin Gaethje in 2020. Let that marinate ., Tyron Woodley, a former UFC welterweight champion, said in June 2021 that his boxing matchup opposite Jake Paul was going to be, Easiest fight of my career and biggest purse of my career all in one night., Earlier this month, Kevin Lee said, My contract (with Eagle FC) will make more than most UFC champions see, so that part is kind of nice. Mario Vargas via unanimous decision (48-45, 49-44, 47-46), Jomi Escoboza def. Alvarez is the bigger and longer fighter, and the more accomplished striker. Mike Perry needs antibiotics after his star-making turn at BKFC 41. Thats A Fight Right There. I dont think anyone with a history of being starched like he has (5 of 6 losses by knockout) should be allowed to do this. He connected on Perry several times and forced him to be on his back foot. I had something to fight for extra. Sawyer Depee via knockout Round 2, 1:00, Edgard Plazaola def. So Im a little hesitant with that one. Some gloves would be nice, though, BKFC president David Feldman reveals why Luke Rockhold couldnt continue in BKFC 41 main event, Arnold Allen: No moral victory in Max Holloway fight, I got half my pay, I lost my winning streak, I missed out on a title shot. There he met Bellator star Michael Venom Page. Mike Perry by KO, round 1. In an interview last year with The Sun, VanZant said this about her revenue difference compared to the UFC: Another UFC fighter who transitioned to bare-knuckle boxing is Mike Perry. Click the button below to sign up for the official MMA Underground newsletter and never miss an update. Afterwards, Perry wasn't all that interested in calling out his next opponent at first but. Jump to: Free replay - BKFC 41's Mike Perry's last bout . Theyre all full of shit.. Trent focuses on the day-to-day business of MMA both inside and outside the cage for Bloody Elbow. Im interested in fighting great competitors for money, he said. Ahead of that contest, Perry previews the matchup, which sees him move up to 185 pounds, discusses working with Lyoto Machida ahead of the bout, explains why he's so successful at bareknuckle . Im in the Platinum Perry business, and whatever I need to do to take care of the fam is what I need to do.. Perry fired back and conned with several hooks, turning Lane into a bloody mess. Felipe Colares, a former UFC fighter, has died. It was up in the air, it could have been 50-50. Former UFC fighters Paige VanZant and Jason Knight have reportedly said that they were getting paid more to fight in BKFC than in the UFC. All Rights Reserved. Im a little fearful of the, I dont know a sensitive way to say it, Im a little homophobic when it comes to MMA fighting callouts, Perry said. How Much Does Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Pay Fighters? The pair went the distance and put on the type of fight BKFC fans have come to expect. Who was gonna win this fight? Exactly. How cool is that, bro? How To Buy? Please enter a valid email and try again. The front foot will be on the line, and then the referee will instruct the fighters to Knuckle Up this means the beginning of the round/bout. Meshew: Part of the fun of fighting for me is the mystery of it all. you can check out the rest of the card here. BKFC: How much do fighters earn? - Sportskeeda But theres no way out, right, and theres no defense in that sh*t, I dont think. Most people dont like getting hit like that.. For tonights show, you can check out the rest of the card here. UFC Fight Night 223 winners and losers react on social media outlets such as Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Perry had a little more steam on his shots, though, and it started to show. Some gloves would be nice, though, BKFC president David Feldman reveals why Luke Rockhold couldnt continue in BKFC 41 main event, Arnold Allen: No moral victory in Max Holloway fight, I got half my pay, I lost my winning streak, I missed out on a title shot. He won his debut against Julian Lane at BKFC KnuckleMania 2 last February, and followed up with a decision. Now (with BKFC) Im getting 10 times that doing what I love. Al-Shatti: Mike Perry may steal the headlines, but Ben Rothwell is easily the single most terrifying MMA convert weve seen step into the BKFC ring. Im skeptical. Perry hung in tough, but Lane was all over him. newsletter, Mike Perry feels he is a changed man, but the anger is still there, UFC veteran Mike Perry inks multi-fight contract to join BKFC, Israel Adesanya Walkouts to Knockouts T-Shirt, ONEs Chatri Sityodtong decided not to submit our final offer to Francis Ngannou after meeting, Luke Rockhold reacts to BKFC 41 loss: Im not done. Free replay BKFC 41s Mike Perrys last bout. But you should see the other guy. #KnuckleMania2 pic.twitter.com/QbBIm4vNCg. This might open doors for Lukehold to earn even bigger amounts up to $700k to $8ook. While his opponent Luke Rockhold earn just 5% less . Those two qualities got him past Michael Venom Page, who is a much better boxer with much better defense than Rockhold has. 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. Whats he making? Against a woman who has beaten Hart, no less! Highlights: BKFC 41 COLORADO PRESS CONFERENCE. Please logout and login again. More. In the BKFC on the other hand, the lowest payout for a fighter was around $2,500. Once I took the shot, I was like, OK, your size and your weight Im still Platinum at the end of the day, man. BKFC 41 Salaries Purse Payouts | Performance Bonuses (Reveal) Well, check out our BKFC 41 staff picks and predictions where we tackle that bout as well as Chad Mendes vs. Eddie Alvarez and Bec Rodriguez vs. Christine Ferea. Michael Page will be fighting in his hometown when facing former UFC star Mike Perry. Marrocco: Luke Rockhold has a significant height, reach and weight advantage against Perry. Sadly, I dont see Rockhold being able to last long and were going to see him slumped in the corner, eyes glazed over and jaw sagging like weve already seen too many times before. Watch the BKFC 27 LONDON Weigh In. To inquire about sponsorship opportunities, or other questions, email support@bkfcapp.com and we will route your request to the appropriate member of staff. 2023 Bloody Elbow. BKFC 41: How Much Money did Mike Perry Earn By Knocking out Luke Rockhold Perry outpointed Lane to win 48-46 on all three judges scorecards. You'll now receive the top MMA Junkie stories each day directly in your inbox. 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. When it comes to punching in the face, I think I can be skilled there. Unanimous decision. Video: Brutal replay shows Mike Perry punch that sent Luke Rockholds tooth flying at BKFC 41. In seven bare-knuckle fights, Ferea is 6-1 with five stoppages. Video: Mike Perry plans on making Luke Rockhold quit at BKFC 41, says Fighter Bio. Free replay - BKFC 41's . Zion Tomlinson via knockout Round 4, 1:16. Felipe Colares, a former UFC fighter, has died. 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. Video: Fighters exploded cauliflower ear leads to TKO stoppage. Perry is most notably known for his stint in the UFC where he went 7-8 competing at welterweight. He was 29. Among Tim's specialties are the intersections between crime and combat sports. Free full fight replay - watch Mike Perry get his hand raised at BKFC 27. Sign up for the Five of his six pro losses are by TKO or KO, including devastating stoppages to Jan Blachowicz, Yoel Romero and Mike Bisping (which cost him the UFC middleweight title). newsletter, Israel Adesanya Walkouts to Knockouts T-Shirt, ONEs Chatri Sityodtong decided not to submit our final offer to Francis Ngannou after meeting, Luke Rockhold reacts to BKFC 41 loss: Im not done. Im grateful and happy for this opportunity, and I want to make things happen for myself, put my own flare into it.. Heres how see the main event panning out: Victor Rodriguez: Man, look: if theres one thing I trust Mike Perry to do, its throw hands recklessly. 2023 Bloody Elbow. Oops. But the Platinum is platinum. Paige VanZant claimed in February 2021, I was in the UFC for six years getting paid $40,000 (to show) and $40,000 (to win). He connected with a big left hook to start and walked down Lane. This past Tuesday, MMA Fighting reported Perrys move to the bare-knuckle boxing promotion after five years in the UFC. The two faced off for cameras and exchanged pleasantries. The BKFC, or Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, is quickly rising in popularity and is attracting big names from the combat sports world. Ahead of that contest, Perry previews the matchup, which sees him move up to 185 pounds, discusses working with Lyoto Machida ahead of the bout, explains why he's so successful at bareknuckle boxing, and much more. Al-Shatti: Is there any fighter in MMA more born for bare-knuckle boxing than Mike Perry? Watch Now: Press Conference from London. Im very happy fighting here and Im excited to fight., In April 2021, Corey Anderson said, In two fights / six months with Bellator, Ive made double of what I did in 15 fights (11 wins 2 bonuses) seven years with UFC. Lane turned it up big time in the final two minutes. Hes going to get hit. The mind shudders at the thought. Tim Bissell is a writer, editor and deputy site manager for Bloody Elbow. Size difference be damned, Mike Perry via decision. Luke Rockhold will Headline BKFC 41, Knuckling Up Against Former UFC Standout 'Platinum' Mike Perry. Perry pressured Lane plenty, but got caught with a couple of counters. My chin still held up strong, and I kind of liked it. Lukes a big challenge. Does ONE FC have its Own NFTs? Now, BKFC made a huge purse on the former UFC champion. Based in Philadelphia, and headed by President and former professional boxer David Feldman, BKFC is dedicated to preserving the historical legacy of bare knuckle fighting, while utilizing a specifically created rule set that emphasizes fighter safety. Up-to-the-minute results of BKFC: KnuckleMania 2 include: Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Mike Perry is nursing an injury after the one he gave Luke Rockhold at BKFC 41 this past Saturday. Alvarez is the better boxer of the two, but bare-knuckle is a very different world and plenty of decent boxers have struggled to adjust to the sport. Im not going to get that fight first, so Im here to fight any man to prove my worth and wherever we get to a gold belt. The second round was just as wild as the first. He wore his own shirt during the interview and said hes interested in working with BKFC on a clothing line. If they want to help other fighters and perhaps themselves Mendes has three fights remaining on his UFC contract and has expressed a possible desire to return to the octagon they will start talking real numbers. So all things considered, BKFC does not pay fighters better than the UFC as things stand. With this result, Perry is now 2-0 in combat sports since his departure from the UFC in 2021. Get in and out, and stay in too, that clinch stuff, thats going to be interesting. No gauze or tape can be within 1 inch of the knuckles. The reported average salary for a UFC fighter is around $147,865, and the least recorded payout for a fighter was put at $9,500. BKFC president, Dave Feldman has said that the promotion has set up a pension scheme for its fighters which they can have access to upon their retirement from the sport. BKFC result: Mike Perry out-slugs Julian Lane, wins unanimous decision He was 29. Thats whats up. However, some of the more high-profile fighters can earn up to $500,000, while the biggest stars can reach the millions. Some gloves would be nice, though, BKFC president David Feldman reveals why Luke Rockhold couldnt continue in BKFC 41 main event, Arnold Allen: No moral victory in Max Holloway fight, I got half my pay, I lost my winning streak, I missed out on a title shot. Mike Mike Perry is nursing an injury after the one he gave Luke Rockhold at BKFC 41 this past Saturday. And he gave me a faceoff. Mike Perry is the other fighter who will earn a big amount as well. Sign up for the I deserve a platinum or a gold, or a platinum and gold belt sometime in my life time, dammit.. Mike Perry stunned spectators at the press conference before the BKFC when he threatened to hit Julian Lane with a baseball bat. Hes going eat one to land one, but I think hell be able to shrug off whatever Rockhold puts on him. Details on his departure were scarce, though UFC President Dana White later said the 30-year-old sluggers contract with the industry-leader expired, allowing him to entertain other offers. Seriously, before this fight was announced, who ever thought about the possibility of these two men fighting? Both fighters found a home for big punches early into the second. Right now, UFC fighters are at the mercy of the promotion. Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship pay-per-view events can be seen on the official app, FITE TV and DAZN. BKFC Mike Perry is living his best life in bare-knuckle, but he's up for contract renewal. Mendes may be younger, but hes still 37 compared to Alvarezs 39. Shes just the name Ferea needs to build more casual interest, so in that well-worn playbook, she marches out and puts up a competitive fight before losing on points to the champ, whos lighter, faster and a better finisher. When speaking to Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour, Perry also claimed to be earning a lot more than he did in the octagon: Watch Mike Perry speak on The MMA Hour below: The UFC will usually pay an average fighter between $10,000 and $30,000 per fight, not including performance bonuses. It was a gruesome scene for a featherweight title bout at UWC 43 when Jos Pealozas ear exploded. Sore loser! Jake Bostwich via unanimous decision (48-44, 48-44, 48-44), Ulysses Diaz def. Luke Rockhold Claims To Earn Much More In BKFC Than He Did In UFC Joshuah Alvarez via TKO (punches) Round 4, 1:34, Christine Ferea def. The promotion Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship never revealed details how much a fighter a earn at BKFC, however there are reports that indicate that Mike Perry is highest paid with per fight contract worth of $250k. Once sports like NBA, MLB, NHL and NFL began disclosing athlete pay, pay went up exponentially. The first event took place on June 2, 2018. Malki Kawa claims Mike Perry made more than $250,000 for Triller Triad Combat Following his UFC departure, Perry beat boxer Michael Seals via split decision at the Triller Triad Combat. Eddie Mercado: This would be Lukes worst loss since Tony Rubalcava back in 2007, so Im going to try and talk myself into picking Luke. The Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship was founded in 2018 by David Feldman. When everyone knows what everyone else is making, they can compare and make a case for what they deserve to be paid based on facts and numbers. EDDIE!!! After the fight, Perry called for a faceoff with former UFC double champ Conor McGregor, who was sitting ringside.