He weighed in a championship backup fighter ahead of UFC 286 and made championship weight. Str. 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. "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. Donald Cerrone | UFC - Ultimate Fighting Championship Back when he fought Yoel Romero, Rockholds boxing was at its best. Tied with Charles Oliveira for most post-fight bonuses (18). And these guys are coming over here fighting me at what seems to be my best attributes. 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. Rockholds check hook is legitimately dangerous, but it cannot be his sole weapon here. He was knocked out in the first round of his last fight against Alex Morono in May of 2021. 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. BKFC: UFC Hall of Famer reacts to Mike Perrys gritty 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. 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. You have come to the ESPN Africa edition, for other ESPN editions, click above. 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. "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. UFC 262: Oliveira vs. Chandler 1, Allen Vs. Silva Set To Go Down In Jacksonville, Former UFC Fighter Dies After Tragic Bus Accident In Brazil. BKFC: UFC Hall of Famer reacts to Mike Perrys gritty victory over UFC fight between lightweights Donald Cerrone and Joe Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone will get another fight in the UFC Chimaev?! 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. It wasnt necessarily the jaw-dropping knockout that Perry wanted but if it turns out that Rockhold actually suffered a broken jaw, he more than did the damage worthy of the stoppage. "[I'm] a little heartbroken," Cerrone said. Stats | UFC So what comes next for Perry? UFC veteran Felipe Colares dead at 29 after being hit by bus. First, he openly admitted he didn'tt eve Your login session has expired. 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. 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 [Donald] Cerrone come in here and give me my arm back, Perry said. Who will win the rubber match between Demetrious Johnson and Adriano Moraes at ONE's U.S. debut Friday? When will Jamahal Hill defend? The charismatic brawler revealed that his win over Rockhold was the last fight on his current contract. Thats Perrys best opportunity to close forward, follow his punches back in, and try to crowd the bigger man with combinations. 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. Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone MMA Stats, Pictures, News, She joined the BE team in 2020, covering a mix of news, events and injuries. Niko Price . Early prelims: 6:30 p.m. 'Platinum' has been a revelation in the Bare Knuckle FC ring since making his debut for the promotion a little over a year ago. UFC Fight Night 223 winners and losers react on social media outlets such as Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. 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. In high school, because I had an attitude and a cowboy hat. The win moves Perry to 3-0 in BKFC with the biggest win of his career now coming against Rockhold. Luke Rockhold's teeth got jacked up, BKFC 41: Perry vs. Rockhold - Rapidfire Recap, Pros react to Mike Perry's win at BKFC 41, Sore loser! Perry is coming up in weight, and thus will probably have a solid speed advantage. For more on the card, visit MMA Junkies event hub forUFC 286. 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Conor McGregor Reflects on Possibility of Competing in BKFC Other notable victories during the stretch include Nate Diaz, Rafael dos Anjos, Gunnar Nelson, and Donald Cerrone. EDDIE!!! This is an absolute freak show of a main event. RT @CSTodayNews: Bizarre ending to this fight Mike Perry defeats Luke Rockhold via referee stoppage. Cerrone lost via first-round knockout, but told ESPN afterward he wants to fight again. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! WebUFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Woodley NC Donald Cerrone "Cowboy" NC Niko Price "The Hybrid" Welterweight Bout Method Donald Cerrone . Be the first one to comment on this story. 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. He deserves the fight, not to mention hes the second or third best guy in the world.. With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best knockouts from April 2023. Mike Perry sets his sights on Conor McGregor. 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. Well, sort of. Speculation continues to grow around Paddy Pimblett fighting UFC legend Donald Cerrone in 2022. WebIn January 2020, McGregor returned to the UFC to fight Donald Cerrone and won the fight via TKO in just 40 seconds. Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land. LONDON Colby Covington is next in line. These days, the 38-year-old veteran continues to compete, but on a different platform. 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. Instead, Id like to see Perry feinting more and trying to draw big swings from Rockhold. Donald Cerrone, who owns UFC records for wins (22) and finishes (16), called out Conor McGregor after his TKO win on Saturday. [63] Cerrone lost the fight by unanimous decision. He's made four UFC appearances in seven of the last eight calendar years. WebRT @CSTodayNews: Mike Perry is 3-0 as BKFC fighter and has been nothing but spectacular! 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. You look at him, and youre like, damn that guy is a problem, maybe. ET, PPV He was supposed to fight Diego Sanchez, they agreed to fight at 170 pounds. Its a dream come true, but my works not done yet. Im free from everybody, but I love bare-knuckle boxing. The end came after Perry actually unloaded with a series of body shots but Rockhold paused the action to get the referees attention. Instead of facing fellow UFC fighter Joe Felipe Colares, a former UFC fighter, has died. Who do you want to see fight @PlatinumPerry in the @bareknucklefc ring? With Saturdays victory, Edwards (21-3 MMA, 13-2 UFC) has not lost in 12 fights since the first bout vs. Usman. Maybe we can fight and then after I beat you, then Ill beat Conor McGregor.. Oops. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. He nearly scored a Jake Paul money fight as well! Who do you want to see fight @PlatinumPerry in the @bareknucklefc ring? I love David Feldman, and the bare knuckle crew, and the team and the fans, and everybody thats been showing so much support. Anywhere. 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. fight Cowboy is one of the household names in the world of MMA. Its no wonder hes thriving in the world of bare knuckle Perry is quite literally built to scrap. 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 Throughout his tenure, Platinum won fights against Julian Lane, Michael Venom Page, and now, Rockhold. Sign up for the He wants him to take time off and then slowly get back into camp and the process of dropping weight. We could throw hands. However, his next fight in January 2021 against Dustin Poirier ended in a TKO loss in the second round. The fight falls out and he ends up with another opponent. Cerrone has had a three-year stretch to forget. ET on ESPN/ESPN+ To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. 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! None of that will help him in the ring, however, where his best weapon is likely to be his trusty check right hook. Paddy Pimblett vs Donald Cerrone prediction Thursday, Cowboy Cerrone will return to action, but not inside the UFC cage. Usman Vs. Donald 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. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Watch Gilbert Burns outpoint Jorge Masvidal in his retirement fightin the UFC's return to Miami. "I think it was, you know, classic 'Cowboy,'" White told ESPN. Raimondi's legitimate questions: Lesnar back in the UFC? Eddie Alvarez has no problem with his wifes vocal performances during his fights. 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. next ET on ESPN/ESPN+ WebRT @CSTodayNews: Mike Perry is 3-0 as BKFC fighter and has been nothing but spectacular! Cerrone lost via first-round knockout, but told ESPN afterward he wants to fight again. Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground. He stays in and does it anyway, because that's what this kid does. As far as the fights Perry wants, he did mention Donald Cowboy Cerrone during his post-fight interview. Early prelims: 6:30 p.m. WebCerrone next faced Strikeforce veteran K. J. Noons on May 25, 2013, at UFC 160. 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. Perry was doing a ton of body work as he just punished Rockholds midsection with some thudding punches that reverberated throughout the arena. When will Jamahal Hill defend? I dont know when well do it, but I don't know what to answer you on, 'Is it time [to retire]?' 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. Instead of facing fellow UFC fighter Joe Solecki in an MMA fight, Cerrone will partake in a grappling match at FURY Professional Grappling 3. Luke Rockhold at BKFC 41: Best photos, Eddie Alvarez def. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. The fight between a pair of UFC lightweight luminaries seems to be cursed. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window. The Notorious one is gearing up for his UFC return near the end of the year, so seeing him against Perry is fantasy. Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone has gone through an emotional roller coaster over the last week leading up to his UFC 274 fight against Joe Lauzon. Im here, we did it. As the second round got started, Perry came after Rockhold with a barrage of punches as he closed the distance and just started unloading with shots in succession. Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. But if Cerrone is not an option, then Perry says Conor McGregor is next on his shortlist of potential opponents. 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. He's made four UFC appearances in seven of the last eight calendar years. 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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 He likes to box, too, said Perry. 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. Lauzon had to withdraw because of a non-weight-cut-related Lauzon had to withdraw because of a non-weight-cut-related medical issue, the promotion said. The contest was scheduled as the UFC Austin co-main event Saturday night. Congrats to the fighters. 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. RT @CSTodayNews: Bizarre ending to this fight Mike Perry defeats Luke Rockhold via referee stoppage. Phillip Kadek on Twitter: "RT @CSTodayNews: Bizarre ending to He fought Rafael Dos Anjos for the UFC's lightweight championship in December 2015, and came up short via first-round TKO. It turns out Mike Perry was made for bare-knuckle fighting. Its over now and I guess I should get ready to go again soon. Thats whats up. [Donald] Cerrone come in here and give me my arm back, Perry said. 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. 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. He was supposed to fight Diego Sanchez, they agreed to fight at 170 pounds. #BKFC41 #BKFC As far as the fights Perry wants, he did mention Donald Cowboy Cerrone during his post-fight interview. Thursday, Cowboy Cerrone will return to action, but not inside the UFC cage. Perry is pretty dang good at tanking damage, but that doesnt mean its the best strategy. The open-mat event takes place at 2300 Arena in Philadelphia and streams on UFC Fight Pass. For complete BKFC 41 results, including play-by-play updates, click here. UFC History 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? WebDonald Cerrone will face Niko Price in what should be an action-packed co-main event. Mike Perry is nursing an injury after the one he gave Luke Rockhold at BKFC 41 this past Saturday. I don't know what to answer you on, 'Is it time [to retire]?' Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. White said he hasn't considered a potential opponent for Cerrone yet. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. 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