Match Overview
The main event of until-now-anticipated BKFC 41 saw reigning champ Luke Rockhold square off with Mike Perry in a bare-knuckle boxing fight on April 29, 2023. Rockhold, a former UFC middleweight champion. Made his introduction into the world of bare-knuckle after walking away from MMA. Perry entered with two wins in BKFC already. The exchange ended with Perry on top of Rockhold. Rockhold appeared to be badly hurt and lost at least one tooth near his mouth. The referee stepped in during the second round to stop the fight, ensuring Rockhold’s safety.
Fighter Records
- Mike Perry (BKFC): 3-0
- Luke Rockhold (MMA): 16-6; BKFC:0–1
Key Goals and Major Wins
| Fighter | Goals | Major Wins |
|---|
| Mike Perry | Expand in BKFC, face high-profile opponents | Julian Lane, Michael Page, Luke Rockhold |
| Luke Rockhold | Explore bare-knuckle scene, regain momentum | UFC wins over Chris Weidman, Lyoto Machida |
Fight Highlights
The fight began with a bang, as both fighters connected on big punches. Luke Rockhold landed a few nice strikes on Perry, but they were met with bombs of their own from Mike Perry. The fight was halted by the referee in the second round when Rockhold told them about what turned out to be cracked teeth. Perry called himself a winner and improved his record to 3-0 in BKFC.
Post-Fight Events
After the fight, Perry had an in-your-face moment with UFC mega-star Conor McGregor. Who was cageside McGregor got into the ring, and they shared a smile-down with each other to hype fans even more for what could be down the road. Mike Perry also targeted a move to become an even bigger name in martial arts, and Gattegno revealed joining the Holm vs.
Background: Fighter Born Fighters. Backgrounds and Lifestyles of the Individual
Mike Perry, a former UFC welterweight, has long been recognized as a powerful striker in the sports of MMA and bare-knuckle boxing alike. Although he is a ruthless fighter in the ring, he often spends time with his wife and child in his private life, showing a softer side away from the spotlight. Rockhold, meanwhile a former UFC champion has garnered attention for his fitness and also leads a more private life out of the ring.
Net Worth
Mike Perry: £2m (Approx) fight and endorsement earningsBKFC
Luke Rockhold: ~$3 million (built up over a long UFC career, with lucrative endorsements)
Recent Developments
Following the Rockhold fight, Perry turned his attention to potential big-money BKFC and other combat sports fights. He recently called out Jake Paul to a boxing match which would be an extremely marketable event. As for Rockhold, he might have second thoughts about his bare-knuckle future after a rough BKFC debut.
