Instead of facing fellow UFC fighter Joe Perry has really found a home outside UFC in the boxing world. 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. Cerrone, who trains out of Albuquerque, New Mexico, built his reputation on accepting any and every fight the UFC offered. Donald Cerrone is a mixed martial artist currently fighting under the UFC. WebRT @CSTodayNews: Mike Perry is 3-0 as BKFC fighter and has been nothing but spectacular! He was supposed to fight Diego Sanchez, they agreed to fight at 170 pounds. With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best knockouts from April 2023. BKFC: UFC Hall of Famer reacts to Mike Perrys gritty victory over As far as the fights Perry wants, he did mention Donald Cowboy Cerrone during his post-fight interview. Report: Franny Verbally Committed To New Promotion. Cerrone (36-16) was first slated to take ok Joe Lauzon at UFC 274 in Arizona, but fell ill the night before the fight and was unable to compete. This is actually a reasonable debut for the former champion: a smaller but more accomplished boxer. UFC 288 Early Prelims Preview - Pt. ET on ESPN+. 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. But the Platinum is platinum.So its like the moneys gotta make sense for them, continued Perry. Donald Cerrone to Be Enshrined in UFC Hall of Fame Modern Wing One of He stays in and does it anyway, because that's what this kid does. Main card: 10 p.m. Covington (17-3 MMA, 12-3 UFC) has not competed since a March 2022 victory over Jorge Masvidal. Congrats to the fighters. She has covered combat sports since 2016, getting her start with outlets such as FanSided, MyMMANews and MMA-Prospects. You know you can count on us for quick, consistent quality coverage. I do love it. BKFC 41 Results, Streaming Play-By-Play Coverage, Rockhold Slams UFC Roster Full Of Motherfking Yes Men, Staredowns! WebUFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Woodley NC Donald Cerrone "Cowboy" NC Niko Price "The Hybrid" Welterweight Bout Method Donald Cerrone . When will Jamahal Hill defend? The charismatic brawler revealed that his win over Rockhold was the last fight on his current contract. 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. 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. Cowboy is one of the household names in the world of MMA. 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. He was 29. 17 wins by submission (8 triangle choke, 5 RNC, 4 armbar); 10 by KO. Sources: Cerrone-Lauzon rebooked for June 18. 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. UFC 262: Oliveira vs. Chandler When will Jamahal Hill defend? #BKFC41 #BKFC WebIn January 2020, McGregor returned to the UFC to fight Donald Cerrone and won the fight via TKO in just 40 seconds. BKFC: UFC Hall of Famer reacts to Mike Perrys gritty Early prelims: 6:30 p.m. He was supposed to fight Diego Sanchez, they agreed to fight at 170 pounds. He was doubling up on the jab, touching the body, and pivoting off after his combinations. next 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! Thursday, Cowboy Cerrone will return to action, but not inside the UFC cage. School of hard knocks, degree in attitude And he gave me a face-off. [Donald] Cerrone come in here and give me my arm back, Perry said. The UFC held Fight Night 118 early Saturday headlined by Darren Till upsetting Donald Cerrone. 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I don't know. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Speculation continues to grow around Paddy Pimblett fighting UFC legend Donald Cerrone in 2022. 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. How cool was that, bro? The Michigan-born fighter later stated his interest in a bout with 'The Notorious', though it's unclear if he intends on the matchup taking place in the BKFC or elsewhere. In high school, because I had an attitude and a cowboy hat. Next Please check your email for a confirmation. WebRT @CSTodayNews: Mike Perry is 3-0 as BKFC fighter and has been nothing but spectacular! He weighed in a championship backup fighter ahead of UFC 286 and made championship weight. The UFC heads back on the road for another full-capacity crowd at UFC 262 at the Toyota Center in Houston. The end came after Perry actually unloaded with a series of body shots but Rockhold paused the action to get the referees attention. Cerrone UFC Hall of Famer reacts to Mike Perrys gritty victory over seasoned fighter Luke Rockhold. Which Bellator, Invicta, One and PFL champs could dethrone UFC titleholders? Donald 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 For the second time, Donald Cerrone vs. Joe Lauzon has been canceled the day of the planned bout,. "He stays in there. LONDON Colby Covington is next in line. Its over now and I guess I should get ready to go again soon. Thats A Fight Right There. Francis Ngannou responds to reports of his failed ONE Championship negotiations and insists hes close to signing with a rival MMA promotion and already made verbal commitments. Please check your email for a confirmation. Dana White reveals that 'Cowboy' Donald Cerrone's next fight will 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. Sucks. 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. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. 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. Great night last night. This is an absolute freak show of a main event. It really feels like Platinum is thriving, but hes got a real challenge ahead of him here. UFC veteran Felipe Colares dead at 29 after being hit by bus. March 18, 2023 9:10 pm ET LONDON Colby Covington is next in line. Stats | UFC Sign up for the Story Saved. He wants another fight at 155 pounds, and I'm going to give it to him.". Str. 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. Niko Price . I dont know when well do it, but Please enter a valid email and try again. SportsHub on Twitter: "In January 2020, McGregor returned to [62] Cerrone faced Rafael dos Anjos on August 28, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 27. That's why everybody loves him, including us at the UFC. UFC fight between lightweights Donald Cerrone and Joe I look up to Duane BANG Ludwig a lotWhat is your favorite technique? Hes scored big wins in the ring with and without gloves, becoming more and more well-known after ending his UFC career on a sour note. "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. 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. Kristen King is a writer for Bloody Elbow. The fight between a pair of UFC lightweight luminaries seems to be cursed. Conor McGregor Reflects on Possibility of Competing in BKFC UFC Austin is headlined by a featherweight contender bout between Calvin Kattar and Josh Emmett. Aljo Reveals Shocking Medical Diagnosis, Will Never Fight At MSG. Something went wrong. 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. And Cowboy [Donald Cerrone] was in attendance, thats another one I lost, so I got some Ls in that crowd, Id like to get them back. Hes facing a significant height and reach disadvantage, and Rockhold is surely going to be trying to stick him with long, straight shots. 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. When and why did you start training for fighting? None of that will help him in the ring, however, where his best weapon is likely to be his trusty check right hook. 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. But if Cerrone is not an option, then Perry says Conor McGregor is next on his shortlist of potential opponents. 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 I don't know what to answer you on, 'Is it time [to retire]?' Who do you want to see fight @PlatinumPerry in the @bareknucklefc ring? 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 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 Mike Perry remains undefeated in bare-knuckle after stopping All Rights Reserved. While the main event ended quicker than most would have liked, 'Platinum' Perry has a way of elevating the show and did so again with his post-fight speech. 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