“Mike Perry beat his a**” – Fight fans react on Twitter as Luke Rockhold quits in his BKFC debut
The BKFC 41 headlined by Mike Perry and Luke Rockhold was expected to be a brutal showdown. However, fans did not expect the unusual turn of events
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Mike Perry wins BKFC fight against Luke Rockhold (Image Sources - MMAJunkie/BJ Penn)
The BKFC, also known as Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, is an American fighting organization. It involves fighters stepping into the ring and competing in bare-knuckle boxing. The recent BKFC 41 was a highly anticipated event headlined by Mike Perry and Luke Rockhold. Although the former UFC middleweight champion showed some resistance, Perry managed to maneuver through it. Finally, ‘Platinum’ won the fight via a second-round TKO. Fans of the sport took to Twitter to comment on the fight.
Mike Perry is a vicious striker, and his power is a force to be reckoned with. The second-round stoppage did not come as a surprise to fans, as ‘Platinum’s brutal power is widely recognized in the fighting realm. Although the fight was short-lived, it was a memorable event. While the majority of fans praised Perry’s striking ability and knockout power, a vocal minority criticized Luke Rockhold.
The debut performance of the former UFC middleweight champion did not meet the expectation of fight fans. In his UFC career, Rockhold was known to be a durable fighter. Since the successful UFC stint, Rockhold was expected to put up a tougher fight against Mike Perry. Despite his success earlier in the fight, the referee called off the fight in the second round.
Luke Rockhold was seen signaling to the referee early in the second round. The bout was called off when the former UFC middleweight champion suffered a tooth break. The fight ended on an anti-climactic note. Regardless of the outcome, supporters praised Mike Perry’s deadly strength on Twitter. Amidst a few insults, Rockhold was praised for his ability to withstand Perry’s hard blows.
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Fans comment on the Mike Perry vs Luke Rockhold BKFC fight
BKFC fans were thrilled to witness the highly anticipated fight between Luke Rockhold and controversial UFC fighter Mike Perry. The match-up was exciting as Perry dominated his opponent. Although Rockhold was able to weather the storm earlier, he was stopped in the second round as he suffered a broken tooth. Fans took to Twitter to share their thoughts on the bare-knuckle fight.
The outcome of the fight took aback fans of the sport. The brutal injury suffered by Luke Rockhold was an unexpected turn of events. Some fans expressed their disappointment with the outcome of the fight. However, the majority praised Perry’s vicious power. Perry improved to 3-0 in the BKFC after defeating the former UFC middleweight champion.
The BKFC 41 event was a huge success in terms of its fights and popularity. The co-main event witnessed Eddie Alvarez displaying his brutal striking skills against Chad Mendes. In addition to this, UFC superstar Conor McGregor’s unexpected turn-up was a surprise to fans. In Mike Perry’s post-fight interview, he hinted at a potential bare-knuckle fight against the ‘Notorious.’
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