Cerrone vs. Lauzon was first scheduled for April 30, but moved from that date and now it appears it will have to move again. Mike Perry calls out Donald Cowboy Cerrone! Cerrone, 38, was scheduled to face Diego Sanchez last weekend at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas, but his opponent changed to 30-year-old Alex Morono during fight week, after the UFC abruptly cut ties with Sanchez due to medical concerns. Following the conclusion of the UFC 286 main event, in which Leon Edwards successfully defended the welterweight title Prelims: 8 p.m. Subscribe to ESPN+ to get exclusive live UFC events, weigh-ins and more; Ariel and the Bad Guy; Dana White's Contender Series; and more exclusive MMA content. UFC president Dana White told ESPN that he will give Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone one more fight at 155 pounds, saying it will "probably" be his last. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. All of that would be ideal against Perry, who is going to feel it each time a 200+ pound Rockhold connects with his face, sans gloves. He's made four UFC appearances in seven of the last eight calendar years. Lauzon had to withdraw because of a non-weight-cut-related medical issue, the promotion said. He didn't really want to fight at 170 pounds, but those two agreed to that weight. All Rights Reserved. [Donald] Cerrone come in here and give me my arm back, Perry said. "Cowboy" also is tied for the most fight-night bonuses in UFC history with Charles Oliveira (19) and owns the second most finishes in the promotion ever (16). Watch what happens after US Olympian gets pinned by high schooler, UFC loses Jack Hermansson vs. Brendan Allen headliner, gets offer to save it, Mike Perry sets his sights on Conor McGregor. Donald Cerrone (@Cowboycerrone) Anthony Pettis (@Showtimepettis) Eddie Alvarez (@Ealvarezfight) Darren Till (@darrentill2) 01 May 2023 18:01:43 I was S-1 Muay Thai United States ChampionDo you have any heroes? I don't feel like it, but how I feel and how I perform are two different things, you know? However, his next fight in January 2021 against Dustin Poirier ended in a TKO loss in the second round. ET, PPV And he gave me a face-off. The Michigan-born fighter later stated his interest in a bout with 'The Notorious', though it's unclear if he intends on the matchup taking place in the BKFC or elsewhere. Its gotta make sense for me. I don't know what to answer you on, 'Is it time [to retire]?' WebUFC 141 results: Nate Diaz defeats Donald Cerrone by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) UFC 137 results: Donald Cerrone defeats Dennis Siver by submission (rear Check out what Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone had to say regarding the BKFC 41 headliner in the video below: Mike Perry picked up his first TKO finish inside the BKFC ring last night with his dominant outing against former UFC champion Luke Rockhold, but who did the victor eye a fight with next? Its no wonder hes thriving in the world of bare knuckle Perry is quite literally built to scrap. Cerrone (36-16, 2 NC) was scheduled to face fellow veteran Diego Sanchez in the UFC Vegas 26 co-main event on May 8, but Sanchez was suddenly pulled from Colby came here and cut weight and did everything to be here for this fight. "I think it was, you know, classic 'Cowboy,'" White told ESPN. [Donald] Cerrone come in here and give me my arm back, Perry said. Cerrone (36-16) was first slated to take ok Joe Lauzon at UFC 274 in Arizona, but fell ill the night before the fight and was unable to compete. On Dec. 12, Solecki competed in the UFC Fight Pass Invitational grappling tournament and drew with fellow UFC fighter Gregory Rodrigues. Rockhold, meanwhile, has never been known as a precise boxer, but hes significantly larger than Perry and can certainly crack. UFC Rankings, Division Rankings, P4P Rankings, UFC Champions | It was actually a friendly faceoff as Perry and McGregor exchanged compliments in the ring before Perry turned his attention towards a former opponent also in the crowd. "He stays in there. Thursday, Cowboy Cerrone will return to action, but not inside the UFC cage. Cerrone lost via first-round knockout, but told ESPN afterward he wants to fight again. I don't know. [64] Cerrone faced Evan Dunham on November 16, 2013, at UFC 167. Underground King Defends His Scream Queen. Usman Vs. With Saturdays victory, Edwards (21-3 MMA, 13-2 UFC) has not lost in 12 fights since the first bout vs. Usman. It was a gruesome scene for a featherweight title bout at UWC 43 when Jos Pealozas ear exploded. He stays in and does it anyway, because that's what this kid does. I don't know what to answer you on, 'Is it time [to retire]?' His last win came in May of 2019, and since then, he has lost five fights, and his other was ruled a draw. Maybe we can fight and then after I beat you, then Ill beat Conor McGregor. It was 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. 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. Mike Perry calls out Donald Cowboy Cerrone! Lauzon has been away from the UFC since October of 2019. The fight falls out and he ends up with another opponent. Great night last night. Perry has been nothing short of a star for BKFC since first arriving in the promotion and with this latest win, he will likely earn another marquee opponent and perhaps even a title fight in the near future. I got a chin, I got some hands, and its bare-knuckle. He's made four UFC appearances in seven of the last eight calendar years. Im free from everybody, but I love bare-knuckle boxing. Story Saved. A daily roundup of all your fighting news from MMA Mania, By submitting your email, you agree to our, MMA Mania, UFC news, results, videos, rumors, fights, Luke Rockhold vs. Mike Perry full fight preview | BKFC 41, Midnight Mania! Conor McGregor's next fight set vs. Donald Cerrone at UFC 246 in January 2020 McGregor returns to action from a 15-month absence against one of the most At BKFC 41, Luke Rockhold and Mike Perry will battle in the main event. Then I went pro in the RING OF FIRE show and moved on to MMA. Felipe Colares, a former UFC fighter, has died. Thats whats up. Oops. Raimondi's legitimate questions: Lesnar back in the UFC? Instead of facing fellow UFC fighter Joe But the Platinum is platinum.So its like the moneys gotta make sense for them, continued Perry. Thursday, Cowboy Cerrone will return to action, but not inside the UFC cage. Rockhold seems thrilled with bare knuckle life, but he has yet to actually step into the ring, which I would imagine could change his perspective. 2023 Bloody Elbow. I dont know when well do it, but thats the fight that makes sense, White said at a post-fight news conference at The O2 Arena. I mean, what do you guys, what did you think? ET on ESPN/ESPN+ 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. Bringing you the weird and wild from the world of MMA each and every weeknight! These days, the 38-year-old veteran continues to compete, but on a different platform. #BKFC41 #BKFC 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. WebRT @CSTodayNews: Mike Perry is 3-0 as BKFC fighter and has been nothing but spectacular! I want to be a World Champion, and winning this fight is the next step.Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Something went wrong. White, after confirmation from UFC chief business officer Hunter Campbell who was in the room, announced the promotion is also working on a bout between welterweight contenders Belal Muhammad and Shavkat Rakhmonov. Knockdown Avg. He didn't really want to fight at 170 pounds, but those two agreed to that weight. He was doubling up on the jab, touching the body, and pivoting off after his combinations. Please check your email for a confirmation. Str. "He stays in there. That would be legendary.. I look up to Duane BANG Ludwig a lotWhat is your favorite technique? Likely, victory lines him up for a shot at BKFC gold, whereas defeat likely sets him up for more super fights against other well-known names. 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. She has covered combat sports since 2016, getting her start with outlets such as FanSided, MyMMANews and MMA-Prospects. Saturday, May 15, Toyota Center, Houston How cool was that, bro? None of that will help him in the ring, however, where his best weapon is likely to be his trusty check right hook. Thursday, Cowboy Cerrone will return to action, but not inside the UFC cage. Instead of facing fellow UFC fighter Joe Solecki in an MMA fight, Cerrone will partake in a grappling match at FURY Professional Grappling 3. The open-mat event takes place at 2300 Arena in Philadelphia and streams on UFC Fight Pass. LONDON Colby Covington is next in line. 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 Straight right down the pipe.What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Perry is coming up in weight, and thus will probably have a solid speed advantage. Tied with Charles Oliveira for most post-fight bonuses (18). Main card: 10 p.m. Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone Named To UFC Hall Of Fame Class Of 2023, Photo Gallery | UFC 276: Adesanya vs Cannonier, Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone Announces His Retirement, Donald Cerrone Aiming To Break Records At UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs Emmett. 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. Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Who do you want to see fight @PlatinumPerry in the @bareknucklefc ring? This time, I'm now surrounded by all the fighters, commission, Cowboy's in the room, I'm trying not to make a scene and let people know there's not a problem with my knee. Report: Franny Verbally Committed To New Promotion. Hes got great fighting instincts, a rock solid jawline, and major power in both hands. March 18, 2023 9:10 pm ET LONDON Colby Covington is next in line. WebRT @CSTodayNews: Mike Perry is 3-0 as BKFC fighter and has been nothing but spectacular! Instead, Id like to see Perry feinting more and trying to draw big swings from Rockhold. I love it! That's why everybody loves him, including us at the UFC. The future UFC Hall of Famer was in attendance at the 1STBANK Center in Broomfield, Colo., and Platinum said he was interested in a rematch for his arm a quip regarding his first-round armbar loss to Cerrone at UFC Denver nearly five years ago. Please enter a valid email and try again. Anywhere. Your login session has expired. "I don't know, man. He had me afraid, Perry said about Rockhold. Could I get a faceoff with Conor McGregor? ONE Championship will no longer be negotiating to sign former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou after failing to find the right "alignment" on contract clauses. ET on ESPN+. Rockholds check hook is legitimately dangerous, but it cannot be his sole weapon here. The fighters eventually engaged in the clinch, which saw the referee come to break them apart and thats when Rockhold signaled that something was wrong with his mouth. It was quite a conclusion for Perry, who looked right at home as arguably the new face of BKFC with another stunning performance on Saturday. DONALD CERRONE Ryan Its tough to say where Cowboy goes from here. Expecting to end his 16-year pro MMA career. "I think it was, you know, classic 'Cowboy,'" White told ESPN. UFC president Dana White told ESPN that he will give Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone one more fight at 155 pounds, saying it will "probably" be his last. [Donald] Cerrone come in here and give me my arm back, Perry said. The former title challenger is amid the worst stretch of his career, however, as he's gone winless in six consecutive fights, including four knockouts. They love this bloody stuff, too., For Perry, remaining with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship is an option, but he wants some incentives from the promotion. Cerrone lost via first-round knockout, but told ESPN afterward he wants to fight again. UFC 262: Oliveira vs. Chandler On Dec. 19, Cerrone grappled Craig Jones at Combat Jiu Jitsu Worlds 2021 and lost by rear-naked choke. Bloody Elbow is an independent, reader supported publication. 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. 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. "The freakiest weirdest thing ever: I weigh-in officially, I got sit down, and I got to put my socks on, I turn my knee out, and my knee locks out. Donald Cerrone is back. Well, sort of. Thursday, Cowboy Cerrone will return to action, but not inside the UFC cage. Instead of facing fellow UFC fighter Joe Solecki in an MMA fight, Cerrone will partake in a grappling match at FURY Professional Grappling 3. adjusting.What was your job before you started fighting? Prelims: 8 p.m. He was supposed to fight Diego Sanchez, they agreed to fight at 170 pounds. Im real humble, to be honest, because Ive been fighting a long time, Ive been in some ups and downs, some tough fights, and some things didnt go my way. Cerrone, who trains out of Albuquerque, New Mexico, built his reputation on accepting any and every fight the UFC offered. Which Bellator, Invicta, One and PFL champs could dethrone UFC titleholders? Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground. Mike Perry has completed his contract with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) after a second-round TKO of Luke Rockhold at BKFC 41 this past Saturday. 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. During an interview with 'The Schmo' in the aftermath of BKFC 41, Donald Cerrone shared his thoughts on Mike Perry's display against Luke Rockhold and insisted that the 31-year-old was a "dog": The event lived up to expectations and delivered a memorable night for the sport of bare-knuckle boxing. The 185-pounder took to the mic to ask Conor McGregor to step into the ring and face off against him, to which the Irishman obliged. White said he hasn't considered a potential opponent for Cerrone yet. Cerrone and Lauzon were supposed to fight at UFC 274 on May 7 in Phoenix, but that time Cerrone fell ill the morning of the bout, forcing a cancellation. He was supposed to fight Diego Sanchez, they agreed to fight at 170 pounds. That remains to be seen.Im up in the air because that was my last fight on contract, said Perry during his post-fight press conference (video provided by MMA Junkie). WebDonald Cerrone continued his impressive beat down of the lightweight division at Fight Night Atlantic City Wednesday when he became the first man to hand Jim Miller a loss by knockout. Mike Perry sets his sights on Conor McGregor. Lets take a closer look at the keys to victory for each man: Watch BKFC 41 Perry vs. Rockhold On PPV Here! Mike Perry is nursing an injury after the one he gave Luke Rockhold at BKFC 41 this past Saturday. Cerrone and Lauzon were originally expected to face each other at a UFC Fight Night event on April 30; Sucks. And Cowboy [Donald Cerrone] was in attendance, thats another one I lost, so I got some Ls in that crowd, Id like to get them back. Kristen King is a writer for Bloody Elbow. FURY Professional Grappling 3 will mark a return of sorts for Solecki, who competed for CFFC during his rise through the regional scene. Cerrone-Lauzon again canceled on day of fight, Ranking the fights at UFC 288: Why Henry Cejudo's return tops the list, Usman eyes Chimaev fight: 'Biggest one out there', Ex-UFC fighter Colares dies in Brazil at age 29, Sources: Dos Anjos-Luque to top UFC Fight Night, Sources: Injured Hermansson out of Allen fight, Masvidal keeps door open for return to cage, Adesanya: Title-winning KO made with torn MCL, Diaz surrenders to New Orleans police after brawl, UFC 288: Why Burns and Muhammad are taking the biggest fight of their careers on short notice, Song punishes Simon in one-sided TKO victory, MMA divisional rankings: Sergei Pavlovich moves within striking distance of the top. Main card: 10 p.m. He wants another fight at 155 pounds, and I'm going to give it to him.". Please subscribe to our newsletter to keep up with our best work and learn how you can support the site. 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. Donald Cerrone to Be Enshrined in UFC Hall of Fame Modern Wing One of Eddie Alvarez has no problem with his wifes vocal performances during his fights. Donald Cerrone, who owns UFC records for wins (22) and finishes (16), called out Conor McGregor after his TKO win on Saturday. RT @CSTodayNews: Bizarre ending to this fight Mike Perry defeats Luke Rockhold via referee stoppage. It turns out Mike Perry was made for bare-knuckle fighting. 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. The UFC heads back on the road for another full-capacity crowd at UFC 262 at the Toyota Center in Houston. Subscribe to ESPN+ to get exclusive live UFC events, weigh-ins and more; Ariel and the Bad Guy; Dana White's Contender Series; and more exclusive MMA content. "I've dealt with meniscus injuries on both knees, but this knee in particular, had it cleaned out a bunch of times, but when it does lock up, I can usually straighten out, it unlocks, totally fine, 100 percent, immediately. The open-mat event takes place at 2300 Arena in Philadelphia and streams on UFC Fight Pass. Who do you want to see fight @PlatinumPerry in the @bareknucklefc ring? Cerrone has not competed in mixed martial arts since he lost his fifth fight in six appearances when he was finished by Alex Morono via strikes in May. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/12/news-donald-cerrone-cowboy-vs-joe-solecki-fury-grappling-3, he was finished by Alex Morono via strikes, Mike Perry def. ET on ESPN+. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Its a dream come true, but my works not done yet. First, he openly admitted he didn'tt eve That's why everybody loves him, including us at the UFC. I was a bull rider. ET, PPV Speculation continues to grow around Paddy Pimblett fighting UFC legend Donald Cerrone in 2022. 1, Allen Vs. Silva Set To Go Down In Jacksonville, Former UFC Fighter Dies After Tragic Bus Accident In Brazil. 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. Im here, we did it. UFC 276 (7/2/22)Cerrone was submitted by Jim Miller via guillotine at 1:32 of the second roundUFC Fight Night(5/8/21) Cerrone was stopped by Alex Morono via strikes at 4:40 of the first roundUFC Fight Night (9/19/20) Cerrones draw against Niko Price was overturned to a no contest after Price failed a post-fight drug test for marijuanaUFC 249 (5/9/20) Cerrone lost a three round unanimous decision to Anthony PettisUFC 246 (1/18/20) Cerrone was stopped by Conor McGregor via strikes at :40 of the first roundUFC Fight Night (9/14/19) Cerrone was stopped by Justin Gaethje via strikes at 4:18 of the first roundUFC 238 (6/8/19) Cerrone lost via TKO (doctor stoppage) to Tony Ferguson at 5:00 of the second roundUFC Fight Night (5/4/19) Cerrone won a five round unanimous decision over Al IaquintaUFC Fight Night (1/19/19) Cerrone stopped Alexander Hernandez via strikes at 3:43 of the second roundUFC Fight Night (11/10/18) Cerrone submitted Mike Perry via armbar at 4:46 of the first roundUFC Fight Night (6/23/18) Cerrone lost a five round unanimous decision to Leon EdwardsUFC Fight Night (2/18/18) Cerrone stopped Yancy Medeiros via strikes at 4:58 of the first roundUFC Fight Night (10/21/17) Cerrone was stopped by Darren Till via strikes at 4:20 of the first roundUFC 214 (7/29/17) Cerrone lost a three round unanimous decision to Robbie LawlerUFC on FOX (1/28/17) Cerrone was stopped by Jorge Masvidal via strikes at 1:00 of the second roundUFC 206 (12/10/16) Cerrone knocked out Matt Brown at :44 of the third roundUFC 202 (8/20/16) Cerrone stopped Rick Story via strikes at 2:02 of the second roundUFC Fight Night (6/18/16) Cerrone stopped Patrick Cote via strikes at 2:35 of the third roundUFC Fight Night (2/21/16) Cerrone submitted Alex Oliveira via triangle choke at 2:33 of the first roundUFC on FOX (12/19/15) Cerrone was stopped by Rafael Dos Anjos via strikes at 1:06 of the first round in a UFC lightweight title fightUFC 187 (5/23/15) Cerrone stopped John Makdessi via strikes at 4:44 of the second roundUFC Fight Night (1/18/15) Cerrone won a three round unanimous decision over Benson HendersonUFC 182 (1/3/15) Cerrone won a three round unanimous decision over Myles JuryUFC 178 (9/27/14) Cerrone won a three round unanimous decision over Eddie AlvarezUFC Fight Night (7/16/14) Cerrone knocked out Jim Miller at 3:31 of the second roundUFC on FOX (4/19/14) Cerrone submitted Edson Barboza via rear naked choke at 3:15 of the first roundUFC on FOX (1/25/14) Cerrone knocked out Adriano Martins at 4:40 of the first roundUFC 167 (11/16/13) Cerrone submitted Evan Dunham via triangle choke at 3:49 of the second roundUFC Fight Night (8/28/13) Cerrone lost a three round unanimous decision to Rafael dos AnjosUFC 160 (5/25/13) Cerrone won a three round unanimous decision over KJ NoonsUFC on FOX (1/26/12) Cerrone was stopped by Anthony Pettis via strikes at 2:35 of the first roundUFC 150 (8/11/12) Cerrone knocked out Melvin Guillard at 1:16 of the first roundUFC on FUEL TV (5/15/12) Cerrone won a three round unanimous decision over Jeremy StephensUFC 141 (12/30/11) Cerrone lost a three round unanimous decision to Nate DiazUFC 137 (10/29/11) Cerrone submitted Dennis Siver via rear naked choke at 2:22 of the first round.UFC Live (8/14/11) Cerrone stopped Charles Oliveira via strikes at 3:01 of the first roundUFC 131 (6/11/11) Cerrone won a three round unanimous decision over Vagner RochaUFC 126 (2/5/11) Cerrone submitted Paul Kelly via rear naked choke at 3:48 of the second round. ogden standard obituaries, guildford borough council housing repairs,