UFC fight between lightweights Donald Cerrone and Joe Raimondi's legitimate questions: Lesnar back in the UFC? Records: 14-8 (MMA), 2-0 (BKFC), 1-0 (Triad Combat), 0-1 (Boxing)Key Wins: Michael Page (BKFC 27), Michael Seals (Triad), Paul Felder (UFC 226), Jake Ellenberger (UFC Fight Night 108)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 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. 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? 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. Cerrone vs. Lauzon was first scheduled for April 30, but moved from that date and now it appears it will have to move again. And he gave me a face-off. 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. Conor McGregor's next fight set vs. Donald Cerrone at UFC 246 The charismatic brawler revealed that his win over Rockhold was the last fight on his current contract. Cerrone lost via first-round knockout, but told ESPN afterward he wants to fight again. The 39-year-old New Mexico resident is tied for the most wins in UFC history with Jim Miller and Andrei Arlovski (23). Im here, we did it. Donald Cerrone announces combat jiu-jitsu super fight against ET, PPV March 18, 2023 9:10 pm ET LONDON Colby Covington is next in line. And these guys are coming over here fighting me at what seems to be my best attributes. Mike Perry remains undefeated in bare-knuckle after stopping Afterwards, Perry wasnt all that interested in calling out his next opponent at first but instead asked for a staredown with UFC superstar Conor McGregor, who was in attendance at the card in Denver. 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. "I don't know, man. But the Platinum is platinum.So its like the moneys gotta make sense for them, continued Perry. Donald Cerrone and Joe Lauzon have a new date. 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You look at him, and youre like, damn that guy is a problem, maybe. Knockdown Avg. It has just been a progression.What ranks and titles have you held? 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. Great night last night. Cerrone lost via first-round knockout, but told ESPN afterward he wants to fight again. 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. Raimondi's legitimate questions: Lesnar back in the UFC? 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Cerrone, who trains out of Albuquerque, New Mexico, built his reputation on accepting any and every fight the UFC offered. 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. This is an absolute freak show of a main event. He's made four UFC appearances in seven of the last eight calendar years. "He stays in there. Phillip Kadek on Twitter: "RT @CSTodayNews: Bizarre ending to [64] Cerrone faced Evan Dunham on November 16, 2013, at UFC 167. The UFC heads back on the road for another full-capacity crowd at UFC 262 For more on the card, visit MMA Junkies event hub forUFC 286. Aljo Reveals Shocking Medical Diagnosis, Will Never Fight At MSG. He stays in and does it anyway, because that's what this kid does. I got a chin, I got some hands, and its bare-knuckle. The evening will focus on the future of the lightweight division as Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler fight for the UFC lightweight title vacated by Khabib Nurmagomedov. I look up to Duane BANG Ludwig a lotWhat is your favorite technique? LONDON Colby Covington is next in line. 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. Donald Cerrone | UFC - Ultimate Fighting Championship Ouch! 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. He didn't really want to fight at 170 pounds, but those two agreed to that weight. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! Underground King Defends His Scream Queen. He was doubling up on the jab, touching the body, and pivoting off after his combinations. Cerrone White said he hasn't considered a potential opponent for Cerrone yet. The good, bad and ugly: McGregor controversies; Till a star Please enter a valid email and try again. DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 10: (R-L) Donald Cerrone submits Mike Perry by arm bar in their welterweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside Pepsi Center on November 10, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. 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? UFC Fight Night 223 winners and losers react on social media outlets such as Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. In signature form, Perry was all aggression as he charged forward while Rockhold was looking to use his reach advantage by keeping his opponent on the end of his punches. UFC 262: Oliveira vs. Chandler A match between UFC middleweights Phil Hawes and Andre Petroski has also been added to the card. Reveals Battles With Tourettes Syndrome, Anxiety Disorder, Elite Eight Rise to the Top of the PFL Standings, Olivier Aubin-Mercier Stumps Frustrated Shane Burgos in PFL 3 Headliner, 2023 PFL 3 Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring, Cosmo Alexandre Expects Former Foe Sage Northcutt to Shine in One Championship, Jonathan Haggerty Claims Title via KO in ONE on Prime Video 9 Headliner, Demetrious Johnson Admits Its Definitely Possible Next Fight Could Be His Last, Superlek Kitmookao Routs Danial Williams in One on Prime Video 8 Main Event, One Championship Fighter Iuri Lapicus Dead at Age 27 after Motorcycle Crash. Thats A Fight Right There. Phillip Kadek on Twitter: "RT @CSTodayNews: Mike Perry is 3-0 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). Oops. Story Saved. 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. The fight falls out and he ends up with another opponent. fight Its gotta make sense for me. next Please logout and login again. Lets take a closer look at the keys to victory for each man: Watch BKFC 41 Perry vs. Rockhold On PPV Here! Tied for most wins (23) in UFC history with Jim Miller. Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone will get another fight in the UFC 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. On Dec. 12, Solecki competed in the UFC Fight Pass Invitational grappling tournament and drew with fellow UFC fighter Gregory Rodrigues. Donald Cerrone If he can convince Rockhold to punch air, the former champion isnt the best at bringing his hands back to his chin. 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 Following his loss last weekend, Cerrone told ESPN there was no way that would be his final fight, but admitted his recent performances have concerned him. 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. "[I'm] a little heartbroken," Cerrone said. Donald Cerrone BKFC: UFC Hall of Famer reacts to Mike Perrys gritty victory over RT @CSTodayNews: Bizarre ending to this fight Mike Perry defeats Luke Rockhold via referee stoppage. Back when he fought Yoel Romero, Rockholds boxing was at its best. Cerrone was a unique personality, a permanent fixture on the main card and in the Top 15, and a perpetually entertaining fighter who really and truly was willing to fight anyone, anywhere, at any time. He was one of a kind and hes going to be missed. Happy Retirement, Cowboy. The win moves Perry to 3-0 in BKFC with the biggest win of his career now coming against Rockhold. Something went wrong. Cerrone has had a three-year stretch to forget. Kristen King is a writer for Bloody Elbow. Hes facing a significant height and reach disadvantage, and Rockhold is surely going to be trying to stick him with long, straight shots. The end came after Perry actually unloaded with a series of body shots but Rockhold paused the action to get the referees attention. 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. Sign up for the His last win came in May of 2019, and since then, he has lost five fights, and his other was ruled a draw. 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. 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 Report: Franny Verbally Committed To New Promotion. 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. I don't feel like it, but how I feel and how I perform are two different things, you know? Stats | UFC UFC news: Dana White confirms Colby Covington is next for I don't know what to answer you on, 'Is it time [to retire]?' When will Jamahal Hill defend? As far as the fights Perry wants, he did mention Donald Cowboy Cerrone during his post-fight interview. WebIn January 2020, McGregor returned to the UFC to fight Donald Cerrone and won the fight via TKO in just 40 seconds. WebDonald Cerrone will face Niko Price in what should be an action-packed co-main event. monitoring_string = "5eb5a0f65cbe346d74f978e14db1b00d", UFC Fight Night 178 - Covington vs. Woodley, UFC Fight Night 151 - Iaquinta vs. I couldn't walk at all.". Main card: 10 p.m. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Mike Perry remains undefeated in bare-knuckle after stopping Lauzon has been away from the UFC since October of 2019. Cerrone decided to take off twelve months and rethink his approach to fighting. Sig. Str. WebCONOR MCGREGOR VS DONALD CERRONE [ FULL FIGHT ] - YouTube 0:00 / 2:45 CONOR MCGREGOR VS DONALD CERRONE [ FULL FIGHT ] MMA ADDICT 1.98K Scored WEC wins over Chris Horodecki, Varner, Ed Ratcliff, James Krause, Rob McCullough, Danny Castillo. He likes to box, too, said Perry. I dont know when well do it, but Please subscribe to our newsletter to keep up with our best work and learn how you can support the site. School of hard knocks, degree in attitude Which Bellator, Invicta, One and PFL champs could dethrone UFC titleholders. 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. Sucks. Donald Cerrone Robbie Lawler 0 0 82 Donald Cerrone Kenneth Alexander 0 0 0 0 0 Two behind Jim Miller for most fights (37), and second for most finishes (16). Not only did Mike Perry deliver as promised, but viewers also witnessed a barnburner between Eddie Alvarez and Chad Mendes, Christine Ferea picking up another victory, and a handful of other knockouts. Luke Rockhold vs. Mike Perry full fight preview | BKFC 41 https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/03/ufc-news-dana-white-confirms-colby-covington-vs-leon-edwards-title-shot, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. But if Cerrone is not an option, then Perry says Conor McGregor is next on his shortlist of potential opponents. 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. Donald Cerrone is back. MMA Record: 16-6Key Wins: Chris Weidman (UFC 194), Ronaldo Souza (Strikeforce: Barnett vs Kharitonov), Lyoto Machida (UFC on FOX 15), Tim Kennedy (Strikeforce: Rockhold vs Kennedy), Dave Branch (UFC Fight Night 116)Key Losses: Michael Bisping (UFC 199), Paulo Costa (UFC 278), Yoel Romero (UFC 221), Vitor Belfort (UFC on FX 8), Jan Blachowicz (UFC 239)Keys to Victory: Rockhold rose to the top of the Middleweight ranks by being a tremendous athlete with elite Brazilian jiu-jitsu and one of the best left kicks in the business. He fought Rafael Dos Anjos for the UFC's lightweight championship in December 2015, and came up short via first-round TKO. 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. Please check your email for a confirmation. 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. However, his next fight in January 2021 against Dustin Poirier ended in a TKO loss in the second round. Lauzon had to withdraw because of a non-weight-cut-related Other notable victories during the stretch include Nate Diaz, Rafael dos Anjos, Gunnar Nelson, and Donald Cerrone. Tied with Charles Oliveira for most post-fight bonuses (18). Who do you want to see fight @PlatinumPerry in the @bareknucklefc ring? You have come to the ESPN Africa edition, for other ESPN editions, click above. 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. It was up in the air, it could have been 50-50. Hes got great fighting instincts, a rock solid jawline, and major power in both hands. "I think it was, you know, classic 'Cowboy,'" White told ESPN. 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! Perry has really found a home outside UFC in the boxing world. #BKFC41 #BKFC Mike Perry calls out Donald Cowboy Cerrone! "I don't know, man. He's made four UFC appearances in seven of the last eight calendar years. Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone booked vs. Joe Solecki for FURY 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. Paddy Pimblett vs Donald Cerrone prediction 2023 Bloody Elbow. next These days, the 38-year-old veteran continues to compete, but on a different platform. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land. 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. Instead, Id like to see Perry feinting more and trying to draw big swings from Rockhold. Who will win the rubber match between Demetrious Johnson and Adriano Moraes at ONE's U.S. debut Friday? Web921K views 2 years ago Holder of quite a few UFC records, Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone has always gone to the beat of his own drum. Straight right down the pipe.What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? O'Malley and Pimblett are both likely to fight next in March or April. He fought Rafael Dos Anjos for the UFC's lightweight championship in December 2015, and came up short via first-round TKO. WebRT @CSTodayNews: Mike Perry is 3-0 as BKFC fighter and has been nothing but spectacular! CONOR MCGREGOR VS DONALD CERRONE [ FULL FIGHT 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. "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. 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. He was 29. Donald Cerrone (@Cowboycerrone) Anthony Pettis (@Showtimepettis) Eddie Alvarez (@Ealvarezfight) Darren Till (@darrentill2) 01 May 2023 18:01:43 Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone has gone through an emotional roller coaster over the last week leading up to his UFC 274 fight against Joe Lauzon. Watch Gilbert Burns outpoint Jorge Masvidal in his retirement fightin the UFC's return to Miami. 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