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. RT @CSTodayNews: Bizarre ending to this fight Mike Perry defeats Luke Rockhold via referee stoppage. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window. Main card: 10 p.m. UFC Hall of Famer reacts to Mike Perrys gritty victory over seasoned fighter Luke Rockhold. Cerrone lost via first-round knockout, but told ESPN afterward he wants to fight again. As for Perry, victory would arguably be his biggest scalp yet, as well as improve his post-UFC record to 4-0 in all forms of combat sports. Which Bellator, Invicta, One and PFL champs could dethrone UFC titleholders. Eddie Alvarez has no problem with his wifes vocal performances during his fights. Perry is pretty dang good at tanking damage, but that doesnt mean its the best strategy. Lauzon had to withdraw because of a non-weight-cut-related I don't feel like it, but how I feel and how I perform are two different things, you know? Early prelims: 6:30 p.m. Report: Franny Verbally Committed To New Promotion. It has just been a progression.What ranks and titles have you held? The fights got to make sense for them, and for the money that theyre paying me, theyre like, Hey, do you want, what would you say?, said Perry. He should be fairly close to his own BKFC title shot, but also, Perry could soon secure a more major payday by winding up in a celebrity boxing match. Cerrone (36-16) is one of the UFC's most popular fighters, and is tied with fellow lightweight Jim Miller for the most appearances in the Octagon all time at 37. Tied with Charles Oliveira for most post-fight bonuses (18). For the second time, Donald Cerrone vs. Joe Lauzon has been canceled the day of the planned bout,. 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. The 38-year-old Massachusetts-born fighter is tied with Nate Diaz for the second most fight-night bonuses in UFC history (15) and has the second most finishes in UFC lightweight history (13), behind Cerrone. Who will win the rubber match between Demetrious Johnson and Adriano Moraes at ONE's U.S. debut Friday? March 18, 2023 9:10 pm ET LONDON Colby Covington is next in line. Cerrone lost via first-round knockout, but told ESPN afterward he wants to fight again. 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. Something went wrong. Mike Perry sets his sights on Conor McGregor. Donald Its over now and I guess I should get ready to go again soon. Perry recovered quickly and then returned the favor as he popped Rockhold in the mush and that wobbled him just before the opening round ended. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 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. 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. O'Malley and Pimblett are both likely to fight next in March or April. UFC Austin is headlined by a featherweight contender bout between Calvin Kattar and Josh Emmett. Next Cerrone For more on the card, visit MMA Junkies event hub forUFC 286. UFC Fight Night 223 winners and losers react on social media outlets such as Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. WebIn January 2020, McGregor returned to the UFC to fight Donald Cerrone and won the fight via TKO in just 40 seconds. He wants him to take time off and then slowly get back into camp and the process of dropping weight. 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. The end came after Perry actually unloaded with a series of body shots but Rockhold paused the action to get the referees attention. I don't know. Kristen King is a writer for Bloody Elbow. DONALD CERRONE Ryan Its tough to say where Cowboy goes from here. Bringing you the weird and wild from the world of MMA each and every weeknight! 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. 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 UFC held Fight Night 118 early Saturday headlined by Darren Till upsetting Donald Cerrone. newsletter, LIVE! Thats whats up. Prelims: 8 p.m. When will Jamahal Hill defend? Sources: Cerrone-Lauzon rebooked for June 18. 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. 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. [64] Cerrone faced Evan Dunham on November 16, 2013, at UFC 167. When and why did you start training for fighting? 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