BKFC 41: Mike Perry emphatically earned $250,000 or more by knocking out former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold via TKO/KO at BKFC 41. Perry secured a huge victory in the main event of the pay-per-view, cementing his status as one of the top bareknuckle fighters. Follow Combat News Updates with Insidesport.IN
BKFC 41: Mike Perry called out Conor McGregor for a face-off
As the headline fighter on the PPV card, Perry’s pay was guaranteed to be $250,000 at a minimum. With the impressive finish of Rockhold, Perry likely earned closer to $300,000 including bonuses. His stock as a bareknuckle striker will rise significantly after this win. After defeating Luke Rockhold at BKFC 41, Mike Perry called out Conor McGregor for a face-off in the ring. Surprisingly, Conor McGregor accepted Perry’s challenge and entered the octagon, strolling out with the BKFC championship belt draped over his shoulders.
Mike Perry calls out Conor McGregor for a face-off and @TheNotoriousMMA accepts. He enters the ring with the BKFC title over his shoulder.#BKFC41 | LIVE on #FITE pic.twitter.com/DoCw7OZTZP
— FITE (@FiteTV) April 30, 2023
Despite initial assumptions, Perry did not have complete control of the fight. Rockhold, a former UFC middleweight champion, surprised Perry with some impressive counter left hands during the first round. Although Perry tried to apply pressure and rough up Rockhold on the inside, there was no signal that Rockhold would throw in the towel after just one round.
Mike Perry defeats Luke Rockhold. Rockhold quit in middle of round 2 #bkfc41 pic.twitter.com/dxI6uEYSxx
— Nina-Marie Daniele (@ninamdrama) April 30, 2023
At the beginning of the second round, Perry continued his attack and focused on landing shots to Rockhold’s body. While it didn’t seem like Rockhold was in any serious trouble, the impact of the blows was evident. However, in a surprising turn of events, Rockhold unexpectedly retreated to the ropes and decided to call it quits.
In summary, Conor McGregor’s shocking appearance at BKFC 41 culminated in a memorable face-off against Mike Perry that captivated audiences and intensified interest in bareknuckle fighting. Though brief, his BKFC title taunt epitomized the pugnacious swagger of the brutal discipline.
