Next First, he openly admitted he didn'tt eve That's why everybody loves him, including us at the UFC. Donald Cerrone announces combat jiu-jitsu super fight against I don't feel like it, but how I feel and how I perform are two different things, you know? It really feels like Platinum is thriving, but hes got a real challenge ahead of him here. 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. Alvarez reacts to Conor McGregors surprise cornering advice at Sign up for the You'll now receive the top MMA Junkie stories each day directly in your inbox. 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. Felipe Colares, a former UFC fighter, has died. Sources: Cerrone-Lauzon rebooked for June 18. 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. 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. For the second time, Donald Cerrone vs. Joe Lauzon has been canceled the day of the planned bout,. 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. For more on the card, visit MMA Junkies event hub forUFC 286. DONALD CERRONE Ryan Its tough to say where Cowboy goes from here. The two shared some words and, although tensions were high, it seemed the pair had respect for one another. Ouch! SportsHub on Twitter: "In January 2020, McGregor returned to 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. Phillip Kadek on Twitter: "RT @CSTodayNews: Mike Perry is 3-0 Tied for most wins (23) in UFC history with Jim Miller. You have come to the ESPN Africa edition, for other ESPN editions, click above. Video: Fighters exploded cauliflower ear leads to TKO stoppage. Who do you want to see fight @PlatinumPerry in the @bareknucklefc ring? 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. 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. BKFC: UFC Hall of Famer reacts to Mike Perrys gritty Mike Perry is nursing an injury after the one he gave Luke Rockhold at BKFC 41 this past Saturday. Which Bellator, Invicta, One and PFL champs could dethrone UFC titleholders. He wants him to take time off and then slowly get back into camp and the process of dropping weight. Donald Cerrone Fight News - MMA Fighting 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 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. UFC 262: Oliveira vs. Chandler WebUFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Woodley NC Donald Cerrone "Cowboy" NC Niko Price "The Hybrid" Welterweight Bout Method Donald Cerrone . 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. With Saturdays victory, Edwards (21-3 MMA, 13-2 UFC) has not lost in 12 fights since the first bout vs. Usman. 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. I do love it. With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best knockouts from April 2023. 17 wins by submission (8 triangle choke, 5 RNC, 4 armbar); 10 by KO. 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 #BKFC41 #BKFC #BKFC41 #BKFC Lauzon has been away from the UFC since October of 2019. Which Bellator, Invicta, One and PFL champs could dethrone UFC titleholders? Throughout his tenure, Platinum won fights against Julian Lane, Michael Venom Page, and now, Rockhold. He stays in and does it anyway, because that's what this kid does. He didn't really want to fight at 170 pounds, but those two agreed to that weight. Donald Cerrone "I think it was, you know, classic 'Cowboy,'" White told ESPN. UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Till Oct. 21, 2017 KO/TKO Punch 1 4:20 loss. 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. Great night last night. LONDON Colby Covington is next in line. Please logout and login again. 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. Cerrone and Lauzon were originally expected to face each other at a UFC Fight Night event on April 30; He was 29. I don't know what to answer you on, 'Is it time [to retire]?' WebLAS VEGAS, December 30 - Certain fights ramp up the human adrenaline-meter and live up to the hype. Cerrone vs. Lauzon was first scheduled for April 30, but moved from that date and now it appears it will have to move again. Alvarez reacts to Conor McGregors surprise cornering advice at He deserves the fight, not to mention hes the second or third best guy in the world.. FURY Professional Grappling 3 will mark a return of sorts for Solecki, who competed for CFFC during his rise through the regional scene. "I think it was, you know, classic 'Cowboy,'" White told ESPN. 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. When and why did you start training for fighting? He had me afraid, Perry said about Rockhold. 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. Donald Cerrone and Joe Lauzon have a new date. He didn't really want to fight at 170 pounds, but those two agreed to that weight. Mike Perry remains undefeated in bare-knuckle after stopping Instead of facing fellow UFC fighter Joe https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/03/ufc-news-dana-white-confirms-colby-covington-vs-leon-edwards-title-shot, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. When will Jamahal Hill defend? This past weekend, Donald Cowboy Cerrone was forced to pull out of his UFC 274 Lightweight matchup against Unfortunately, Cerrone has struggled against the next generation, losing his last five fights. The win moves Perry to 3-0 in BKFC with the biggest win of his career now coming against Rockhold. Bringing you the weird and wild from the world of MMA each and every weeknight! So whoever wants the smoke, dog.Perry and McGregor did come face-to-face after the pay-per-view event, but that face-off is the closest we could get to a potential fight between the two. Thats Perrys best opportunity to close forward, follow his punches back in, and try to crowd the bigger man with combinations. [63] Cerrone lost the fight by unanimous decision. I dont know when well do it, but In her time with BE, Kristen has created Fright of the Night, a series that highlights some of the worst injuries in the sport. 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. Cerrone (36-16, 2 NC) is winless in six straight fights and has not won since 2019. 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. Phillip Kadek on Twitter: "RT @CSTodayNews: Mike Perry is 3-0 Please subscribe to our newsletter to keep up with our best work and learn how you can support the site. Raimondi's legitimate questions: Lesnar back in the UFC? ET on ESPN+. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land. 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. The Very Best Of Cowboy Cerrone Prelims: 8 p.m. [65] 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. At BKFC 41, Luke Rockhold and Mike Perry will battle in the main event. 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. For the second time, Donald Cerrone vs. Joe Lauzon has been canceled the day of the planned bout,. These days, the 38-year-old veteran continues to compete, but on a different platform. I don't know what to answer you on, 'Is it time [to retire]?' Donald Cerrone (@Cowboycerrone) Anthony Pettis (@Showtimepettis) Eddie Alvarez (@Ealvarezfight) Darren Till (@darrentill2) 01 May 2023 18:01:43 White said he hasn't considered a potential opponent for Cerrone yet. He was doubling up on the jab, touching the body, and pivoting off after his combinations. Which Bellator, Invicta, One and PFL champs could dethrone UFC titleholders? I don't know. His motto - Anytime. Raimondi's legitimate questions: Lesnar back in the UFC? She joined the BE team in 2020, covering a mix of news, events and injuries. Cerrone O'Malley and Pimblett are both likely to fight next in March or April. 'Platinum' has been a revelation in the Bare Knuckle FC ring since making his debut for the promotion a little over a year ago. Who was gonna win this fight? Its over now and I guess I should get ready to go again soon. Well, sort of. Perry is pretty dang good at tanking damage, but that doesnt mean its the best strategy. ", Cerrone to get one more fight at 155, says White, 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. 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). WebRT @CSTodayNews: Mike Perry is 3-0 as BKFC fighter and has been nothing but spectacular! Hes facing a significant height and reach disadvantage, and Rockhold is surely going to be trying to stick him with long, straight shots. Mike Perry and Conor McGregor super-fight on the cards? The UFC heads back on the road for another full-capacity crowd at UFC 262 at the Toyota Center in Houston. 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. "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. 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. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! 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. 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. Chimaev?! I was S-1 Muay Thai United States ChampionDo you have any heroes? 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. He pulled out his mouthguard and pointed to his lip and it was clear he could no longer continue. 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. 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. Story Saved. Hes got great fighting instincts, a rock solid jawline, and major power in both hands. UFC Fight Night 223 winners and losers react on social media outlets such as Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. 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. Kristen King is a writer for Bloody Elbow. Thursday, Cowboy Cerrone will return to action, but not inside the UFC cage. 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. 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 put some respect on me and the Platinum bare-knuckle boxing belt.. Sign up for the "[I'm] a little heartbroken," Cerrone said. Eventually, I end up hopping on one of my cornerman's back, acted like I was choking him like we were joking, but I couldn't stand. [64] Cerrone faced Evan Dunham on November 16, 2013, at UFC 167. Early prelims: 6:30 p.m. UFC Fight Night 223 winners and losers react on social media outlets such as Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. 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. Had 14 UFC fights at welterweight (6-7, 1 NC), Won WEC Fight of the Night awards in bouts against McCullough, Varner (twice), Henderson, Ratcliff, Origin of nickname: I wear boots and a hat. Watch Gilbert Burns outpoint Jorge Masvidal in his retirement fightin the UFC's return to Miami. Tied with Charles Oliveira for most post-fight bonuses (18). Who will win the rubber match between Demetrious Johnson and Adriano Moraes at ONE's U.S. debut Friday? Its gotta make sense for me. Maybe we can fight and then after I beat you, then Ill beat Conor McGregor. It was He's made four UFC appearances in seven of the last eight calendar years. monitoring_string = "5eb5a0f65cbe346d74f978e14db1b00d", UFC Fight Night 178 - Covington vs. Woodley, UFC Fight Night 151 - Iaquinta vs. ET, PPV Dana White reveals that 'Cowboy' Donald Cerrone's next fight will Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Oops. 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 Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) 41 inside 1STBANK Center in Broomfield, Colorado. 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. Sucks. Raimondi's legitimate questions: Lesnar back in the UFC? Mike Perry remains undefeated in bare-knuckle after
Cactus Train Collision,
Fastbridge Assessment Kindergarten Sample Test,
Lone Oak Apartments Mountain View,
Mark Mitchell Michigan Wife,
Articles D
