Luke Rockhold Expects "Bloody” Battle at BKFC 41

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Luke Rockhold clashes with Mike Perry in the BKFC 41 main event on April 29th as the organization takes over Denver once more.

The fistic fireworks broadcast on the BKFC TV App and Fite TV with the main card kicking off at 9 PM Eastern time.

Luke Rockhold appeared on Bowks Talking Bouts to discuss if Perry in fact rubbed a booger on him or not at the Vegas presser, how psychedelics helped rekindle his fighting fervor as he transitions into a new combat sport, and so much more. Excerpts from our chat can be found below.

Luke Rockhold

At the first face-off in Las Vegas, did he (Mike Perry) rub the booger on you or was he just intimating he was rubbing a booger on you?

“Mike’s a showman. If he really rubbed a booger on me, I would have fuckin’ slapped the shit out of him. I’m sure it’ll come back around. But he plays a good act. I think it’s; yeah, you do you, kid. It’s fucking, I don’t know, keep the game a little more up. Mike’s where he’s at because of where he’s at because of how he acts.”

Things have gotten a bit heated but then there are some playful exchanges. What’s the general temperament going into this fight between Luke Rockhold and Mike Perry?

“I think there’s a mutual respect on fighting. Mike’s put his ass on the line and he’s fought some tough guys. He fuckin’ fights, he brings it. So I have respect for that. For people who fight. But we’re fighting each other and so as it gets closer to this fight, I’m sure it’s just going to get a little more dicey. A little more fuckin’ against the grain.”

Photo via @bareknucklefc on Twitter

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How has the use of psychedelics reignited your flame for fighting and given you broader life perspectives overall?

“I mean I’m a believer in psychedelics, for sure. They help you get out of certain situations and just to get away from the fight game. I kind of did it for the wrong reasons for so many years. Once I won the world title then I lost the world title. Then I was doing the Ralph Lauren deal and UFC was kind of fighting against me. You’re just trying to fight for your worth and you do it for the wrong reasons. The last fight was for me and you can see. You saw a little bit of a glimpse of what I’m doing.”

“I’m only getting better and that was just kind of shaking some rust off. My hands have come a long way since I left back three and a half years ago from the fight game. So I expect to just accelerate on where I was last time with Paulo (Costa) and show a lot more.”

Luke Rockhold continues, “Perry’s a smaller guy. It makes me use my range and my boxing a lot more. I’m going to sit down and I’m going to crack him. This kid doesn’t do well down the line. He doesn’t do too well with a lot of things that I bring to the table. I believe that styles make matchups and I’m going to fuckin’ hurt this kid.”

BKFC

What are some of Perry’s better stylistic attributes as a bare-knuckle boxer and what is the general gameplan vs ‘Platinum’?

“He’s great at taking a shot… Mike’s slick. Mike’s pretty slick. He can take a shot, he can give it, and he’s tenacious. Since he’s left the UFC, he’s somehow gotten a lot more cardio and a lot more strength. A lot more diligent and a lot more forward. So there’s a lot to understand and to take in to calibrate.”

“I’ve got to be in shape, man. We’re up in Denver and it’s those intense two-minute rounds. I mean those two-minute rounds look like they last longer than most fuckin’ UFC fights, honestly (laughs). Mike is just constantly in your face which just makes it feel even longer, I’m sure. Working against him, putting him in those clinch positions. Then weighing on him, slowing him down, and then tagging him down the line, man. He’s very straight forward and once you kill that momentum, just making him pay.”

Courtesy @lukerockhold on Instagram

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“Making use of my length. That’s it and my power. I don’t think he’s ever felt power like mine. He’s fought a lot of guys but I promise you, I hit harder than anybody he’s ever been around in his whole fucking career, sparring and fighting. I hit hard.”

Any parting thoughts as we’re wrapping up here, Luke Rockhold?

“Tune in. Me and Mikey Perry. It’s gonna be bloody. It’s going to be a war for his face, enjoy.”

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Luke Rockhold Expects "Bloody” Battle at BKFC 41

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Luke Rockhold clashes with Mike Perry in the BKFC 41 main event on April 29th as the organization takes over Denver once more.

The fistic fireworks broadcast on the BKFC TV App and Fite TV with the main card kicking off at 9 PM Eastern time.

Luke Rockhold appeared on Bowks Talking Bouts to discuss if Perry in fact rubbed a booger on him or not at the Vegas presser, how psychedelics helped rekindle his fighting fervor as he transitions into a new combat sport, and so much more. Excerpts from our chat can be found below.

Luke Rockhold

At the first face-off in Las Vegas, did he (Mike Perry) rub the booger on you or was he just intimating he was rubbing a booger on you?

“Mike’s a showman. If he really rubbed a booger on me, I would have fuckin’ slapped the shit out of him. I’m sure it’ll come back around. But he plays a good act. I think it’s; yeah, you do you, kid. It’s fucking, I don’t know, keep the game a little more up. Mike’s where he’s at because of where he’s at because of how he acts.”

Things have gotten a bit heated but then there are some playful exchanges. What’s the general temperament going into this fight between Luke Rockhold and Mike Perry?

“I think there’s a mutual respect on fighting. Mike’s put his ass on the line and he’s fought some tough guys. He fuckin’ fights, he brings it. So I have respect for that. For people who fight. But we’re fighting each other and so as it gets closer to this fight, I’m sure it’s just going to get a little more dicey. A little more fuckin’ against the grain.”

Photo via @bareknucklefc on Twitter

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How has the use of psychedelics reignited your flame for fighting and given you broader life perspectives overall?

“I mean I’m a believer in psychedelics, for sure. They help you get out of certain situations and just to get away from the fight game. I kind of did it for the wrong reasons for so many years. Once I won the world title then I lost the world title. Then I was doing the Ralph Lauren deal and UFC was kind of fighting against me. You’re just trying to fight for your worth and you do it for the wrong reasons. The last fight was for me and you can see. You saw a little bit of a glimpse of what I’m doing.”

“I’m only getting better and that was just kind of shaking some rust off. My hands have come a long way since I left back three and a half years ago from the fight game. So I expect to just accelerate on where I was last time with Paulo (Costa) and show a lot more.”

Luke Rockhold continues, “Perry’s a smaller guy. It makes me use my range and my boxing a lot more. I’m going to sit down and I’m going to crack him. This kid doesn’t do well down the line. He doesn’t do too well with a lot of things that I bring to the table. I believe that styles make matchups and I’m going to fuckin’ hurt this kid.”

BKFC

What are some of Perry’s better stylistic attributes as a bare-knuckle boxer and what is the general gameplan vs ‘Platinum’?

“He’s great at taking a shot… Mike’s slick. Mike’s pretty slick. He can take a shot, he can give it, and he’s tenacious. Since he’s left the UFC, he’s somehow gotten a lot more cardio and a lot more strength. A lot more diligent and a lot more forward. So there’s a lot to understand and to take in to calibrate.”

“I’ve got to be in shape, man. We’re up in Denver and it’s those intense two-minute rounds. I mean those two-minute rounds look like they last longer than most fuckin’ UFC fights, honestly (laughs). Mike is just constantly in your face which just makes it feel even longer, I’m sure. Working against him, putting him in those clinch positions. Then weighing on him, slowing him down, and then tagging him down the line, man. He’s very straight forward and once you kill that momentum, just making him pay.”

Courtesy @lukerockhold on Instagram

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“Making use of my length. That’s it and my power. I don’t think he’s ever felt power like mine. He’s fought a lot of guys but I promise you, I hit harder than anybody he’s ever been around in his whole fucking career, sparring and fighting. I hit hard.”

Any parting thoughts as we’re wrapping up here, Luke Rockhold?

“Tune in. Me and Mikey Perry. It’s gonna be bloody. It’s going to be a war for his face, enjoy.”

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Luke Rockhold Expects "Bloody” Battle at BKFC 41

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Luke Rockhold clashes with Mike Perry in the BKFC 41 main event on April 29th as the organization takes over Denver once more.

The fistic fireworks broadcast on the BKFC TV App and Fite TV with the main card kicking off at 9 PM Eastern time.

Luke Rockhold appeared on Bowks Talking Bouts to discuss if Perry in fact rubbed a booger on him or not at the Vegas presser, how psychedelics helped rekindle his fighting fervor as he transitions into a new combat sport, and so much more. Excerpts from our chat can be found below.

Luke Rockhold

At the first face-off in Las Vegas, did he (Mike Perry) rub the booger on you or was he just intimating he was rubbing a booger on you?

“Mike’s a showman. If he really rubbed a booger on me, I would have fuckin’ slapped the shit out of him. I’m sure it’ll come back around. But he plays a good act. I think it’s; yeah, you do you, kid. It’s fucking, I don’t know, keep the game a little more up. Mike’s where he’s at because of where he’s at because of how he acts.”

Things have gotten a bit heated but then there are some playful exchanges. What’s the general temperament going into this fight between Luke Rockhold and Mike Perry?

“I think there’s a mutual respect on fighting. Mike’s put his ass on the line and he’s fought some tough guys. He fuckin’ fights, he brings it. So I have respect for that. For people who fight. But we’re fighting each other and so as it gets closer to this fight, I’m sure it’s just going to get a little more dicey. A little more fuckin’ against the grain.”

Photo via @bareknucklefc on Twitter

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How has the use of psychedelics reignited your flame for fighting and given you broader life perspectives overall?

“I mean I’m a believer in psychedelics, for sure. They help you get out of certain situations and just to get away from the fight game. I kind of did it for the wrong reasons for so many years. Once I won the world title then I lost the world title. Then I was doing the Ralph Lauren deal and UFC was kind of fighting against me. You’re just trying to fight for your worth and you do it for the wrong reasons. The last fight was for me and you can see. You saw a little bit of a glimpse of what I’m doing.”

“I’m only getting better and that was just kind of shaking some rust off. My hands have come a long way since I left back three and a half years ago from the fight game. So I expect to just accelerate on where I was last time with Paulo (Costa) and show a lot more.”

Luke Rockhold continues, “Perry’s a smaller guy. It makes me use my range and my boxing a lot more. I’m going to sit down and I’m going to crack him. This kid doesn’t do well down the line. He doesn’t do too well with a lot of things that I bring to the table. I believe that styles make matchups and I’m going to fuckin’ hurt this kid.”

BKFC

What are some of Perry’s better stylistic attributes as a bare-knuckle boxer and what is the general gameplan vs ‘Platinum’?

“He’s great at taking a shot… Mike’s slick. Mike’s pretty slick. He can take a shot, he can give it, and he’s tenacious. Since he’s left the UFC, he’s somehow gotten a lot more cardio and a lot more strength. A lot more diligent and a lot more forward. So there’s a lot to understand and to take in to calibrate.”

“I’ve got to be in shape, man. We’re up in Denver and it’s those intense two-minute rounds. I mean those two-minute rounds look like they last longer than most fuckin’ UFC fights, honestly (laughs). Mike is just constantly in your face which just makes it feel even longer, I’m sure. Working against him, putting him in those clinch positions. Then weighing on him, slowing him down, and then tagging him down the line, man. He’s very straight forward and once you kill that momentum, just making him pay.”

Courtesy @lukerockhold on Instagram

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“Making use of my length. That’s it and my power. I don’t think he’s ever felt power like mine. He’s fought a lot of guys but I promise you, I hit harder than anybody he’s ever been around in his whole fucking career, sparring and fighting. I hit hard.”

Any parting thoughts as we’re wrapping up here, Luke Rockhold?

“Tune in. Me and Mikey Perry. It’s gonna be bloody. It’s going to be a war for his face, enjoy.”

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Luke Rockhold Expects "Bloody” Battle at BKFC 41

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Luke Rockhold clashes with Mike Perry in the BKFC 41 main event on April 29th as the organization takes over Denver once more.

The fistic fireworks broadcast on the BKFC TV App and Fite TV with the main card kicking off at 9 PM Eastern time.

Luke Rockhold appeared on Bowks Talking Bouts to discuss if Perry in fact rubbed a booger on him or not at the Vegas presser, how psychedelics helped rekindle his fighting fervor as he transitions into a new combat sport, and so much more. Excerpts from our chat can be found below.

Luke Rockhold

At the first face-off in Las Vegas, did he (Mike Perry) rub the booger on you or was he just intimating he was rubbing a booger on you?

“Mike’s a showman. If he really rubbed a booger on me, I would have fuckin’ slapped the shit out of him. I’m sure it’ll come back around. But he plays a good act. I think it’s; yeah, you do you, kid. It’s fucking, I don’t know, keep the game a little more up. Mike’s where he’s at because of where he’s at because of how he acts.”

Things have gotten a bit heated but then there are some playful exchanges. What’s the general temperament going into this fight between Luke Rockhold and Mike Perry?

“I think there’s a mutual respect on fighting. Mike’s put his ass on the line and he’s fought some tough guys. He fuckin’ fights, he brings it. So I have respect for that. For people who fight. But we’re fighting each other and so as it gets closer to this fight, I’m sure it’s just going to get a little more dicey. A little more fuckin’ against the grain.”

Photo via @bareknucklefc on Twitter

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How has the use of psychedelics reignited your flame for fighting and given you broader life perspectives overall?

“I mean I’m a believer in psychedelics, for sure. They help you get out of certain situations and just to get away from the fight game. I kind of did it for the wrong reasons for so many years. Once I won the world title then I lost the world title. Then I was doing the Ralph Lauren deal and UFC was kind of fighting against me. You’re just trying to fight for your worth and you do it for the wrong reasons. The last fight was for me and you can see. You saw a little bit of a glimpse of what I’m doing.”

“I’m only getting better and that was just kind of shaking some rust off. My hands have come a long way since I left back three and a half years ago from the fight game. So I expect to just accelerate on where I was last time with Paulo (Costa) and show a lot more.”

Luke Rockhold continues, “Perry’s a smaller guy. It makes me use my range and my boxing a lot more. I’m going to sit down and I’m going to crack him. This kid doesn’t do well down the line. He doesn’t do too well with a lot of things that I bring to the table. I believe that styles make matchups and I’m going to fuckin’ hurt this kid.”

BKFC

What are some of Perry’s better stylistic attributes as a bare-knuckle boxer and what is the general gameplan vs ‘Platinum’?

“He’s great at taking a shot… Mike’s slick. Mike’s pretty slick. He can take a shot, he can give it, and he’s tenacious. Since he’s left the UFC, he’s somehow gotten a lot more cardio and a lot more strength. A lot more diligent and a lot more forward. So there’s a lot to understand and to take in to calibrate.”

“I’ve got to be in shape, man. We’re up in Denver and it’s those intense two-minute rounds. I mean those two-minute rounds look like they last longer than most fuckin’ UFC fights, honestly (laughs). Mike is just constantly in your face which just makes it feel even longer, I’m sure. Working against him, putting him in those clinch positions. Then weighing on him, slowing him down, and then tagging him down the line, man. He’s very straight forward and once you kill that momentum, just making him pay.”

Courtesy @lukerockhold on Instagram

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“Making use of my length. That’s it and my power. I don’t think he’s ever felt power like mine. He’s fought a lot of guys but I promise you, I hit harder than anybody he’s ever been around in his whole fucking career, sparring and fighting. I hit hard.”

Any parting thoughts as we’re wrapping up here, Luke Rockhold?

“Tune in. Me and Mikey Perry. It’s gonna be bloody. It’s going to be a war for his face, enjoy.”

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Luke Rockhold Expects "Bloody” Battle at BKFC 41

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Luke Rockhold clashes with Mike Perry in the BKFC 41 main event on April 29th as the organization takes over Denver once more.

The fistic fireworks broadcast on the BKFC TV App and Fite TV with the main card kicking off at 9 PM Eastern time.

Luke Rockhold appeared on Bowks Talking Bouts to discuss if Perry in fact rubbed a booger on him or not at the Vegas presser, how psychedelics helped rekindle his fighting fervor as he transitions into a new combat sport, and so much more. Excerpts from our chat can be found below.

Luke Rockhold

At the first face-off in Las Vegas, did he (Mike Perry) rub the booger on you or was he just intimating he was rubbing a booger on you?

“Mike’s a showman. If he really rubbed a booger on me, I would have fuckin’ slapped the shit out of him. I’m sure it’ll come back around. But he plays a good act. I think it’s; yeah, you do you, kid. It’s fucking, I don’t know, keep the game a little more up. Mike’s where he’s at because of where he’s at because of how he acts.”

Things have gotten a bit heated but then there are some playful exchanges. What’s the general temperament going into this fight between Luke Rockhold and Mike Perry?

“I think there’s a mutual respect on fighting. Mike’s put his ass on the line and he’s fought some tough guys. He fuckin’ fights, he brings it. So I have respect for that. For people who fight. But we’re fighting each other and so as it gets closer to this fight, I’m sure it’s just going to get a little more dicey. A little more fuckin’ against the grain.”

Photo via @bareknucklefc on Twitter

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How has the use of psychedelics reignited your flame for fighting and given you broader life perspectives overall?

“I mean I’m a believer in psychedelics, for sure. They help you get out of certain situations and just to get away from the fight game. I kind of did it for the wrong reasons for so many years. Once I won the world title then I lost the world title. Then I was doing the Ralph Lauren deal and UFC was kind of fighting against me. You’re just trying to fight for your worth and you do it for the wrong reasons. The last fight was for me and you can see. You saw a little bit of a glimpse of what I’m doing.”

“I’m only getting better and that was just kind of shaking some rust off. My hands have come a long way since I left back three and a half years ago from the fight game. So I expect to just accelerate on where I was last time with Paulo (Costa) and show a lot more.”

Luke Rockhold continues, “Perry’s a smaller guy. It makes me use my range and my boxing a lot more. I’m going to sit down and I’m going to crack him. This kid doesn’t do well down the line. He doesn’t do too well with a lot of things that I bring to the table. I believe that styles make matchups and I’m going to fuckin’ hurt this kid.”

BKFC

What are some of Perry’s better stylistic attributes as a bare-knuckle boxer and what is the general gameplan vs ‘Platinum’?

“He’s great at taking a shot… Mike’s slick. Mike’s pretty slick. He can take a shot, he can give it, and he’s tenacious. Since he’s left the UFC, he’s somehow gotten a lot more cardio and a lot more strength. A lot more diligent and a lot more forward. So there’s a lot to understand and to take in to calibrate.”

“I’ve got to be in shape, man. We’re up in Denver and it’s those intense two-minute rounds. I mean those two-minute rounds look like they last longer than most fuckin’ UFC fights, honestly (laughs). Mike is just constantly in your face which just makes it feel even longer, I’m sure. Working against him, putting him in those clinch positions. Then weighing on him, slowing him down, and then tagging him down the line, man. He’s very straight forward and once you kill that momentum, just making him pay.”

Courtesy @lukerockhold on Instagram

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

“Making use of my length. That’s it and my power. I don’t think he’s ever felt power like mine. He’s fought a lot of guys but I promise you, I hit harder than anybody he’s ever been around in his whole fucking career, sparring and fighting. I hit hard.”

Any parting thoughts as we’re wrapping up here, Luke Rockhold?

“Tune in. Me and Mikey Perry. It’s gonna be bloody. It’s going to be a war for his face, enjoy.”

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Luke Rockhold Expects "Bloody” Battle at BKFC 41

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Luke Rockhold clashes with Mike Perry in the BKFC 41 main event on April 29th as the organization takes over Denver once more.

The fistic fireworks broadcast on the BKFC TV App and Fite TV with the main card kicking off at 9 PM Eastern time.

Luke Rockhold appeared on Bowks Talking Bouts to discuss if Perry in fact rubbed a booger on him or not at the Vegas presser, how psychedelics helped rekindle his fighting fervor as he transitions into a new combat sport, and so much more. Excerpts from our chat can be found below.

Luke Rockhold

At the first face-off in Las Vegas, did he (Mike Perry) rub the booger on you or was he just intimating he was rubbing a booger on you?

“Mike’s a showman. If he really rubbed a booger on me, I would have fuckin’ slapped the shit out of him. I’m sure it’ll come back around. But he plays a good act. I think it’s; yeah, you do you, kid. It’s fucking, I don’t know, keep the game a little more up. Mike’s where he’s at because of where he’s at because of how he acts.”

Things have gotten a bit heated but then there are some playful exchanges. What’s the general temperament going into this fight between Luke Rockhold and Mike Perry?

“I think there’s a mutual respect on fighting. Mike’s put his ass on the line and he’s fought some tough guys. He fuckin’ fights, he brings it. So I have respect for that. For people who fight. But we’re fighting each other and so as it gets closer to this fight, I’m sure it’s just going to get a little more dicey. A little more fuckin’ against the grain.”

Photo via @bareknucklefc on Twitter

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How has the use of psychedelics reignited your flame for fighting and given you broader life perspectives overall?

“I mean I’m a believer in psychedelics, for sure. They help you get out of certain situations and just to get away from the fight game. I kind of did it for the wrong reasons for so many years. Once I won the world title then I lost the world title. Then I was doing the Ralph Lauren deal and UFC was kind of fighting against me. You’re just trying to fight for your worth and you do it for the wrong reasons. The last fight was for me and you can see. You saw a little bit of a glimpse of what I’m doing.”

“I’m only getting better and that was just kind of shaking some rust off. My hands have come a long way since I left back three and a half years ago from the fight game. So I expect to just accelerate on where I was last time with Paulo (Costa) and show a lot more.”

Luke Rockhold continues, “Perry’s a smaller guy. It makes me use my range and my boxing a lot more. I’m going to sit down and I’m going to crack him. This kid doesn’t do well down the line. He doesn’t do too well with a lot of things that I bring to the table. I believe that styles make matchups and I’m going to fuckin’ hurt this kid.”

BKFC

What are some of Perry’s better stylistic attributes as a bare-knuckle boxer and what is the general gameplan vs ‘Platinum’?

“He’s great at taking a shot… Mike’s slick. Mike’s pretty slick. He can take a shot, he can give it, and he’s tenacious. Since he’s left the UFC, he’s somehow gotten a lot more cardio and a lot more strength. A lot more diligent and a lot more forward. So there’s a lot to understand and to take in to calibrate.”

“I’ve got to be in shape, man. We’re up in Denver and it’s those intense two-minute rounds. I mean those two-minute rounds look like they last longer than most fuckin’ UFC fights, honestly (laughs). Mike is just constantly in your face which just makes it feel even longer, I’m sure. Working against him, putting him in those clinch positions. Then weighing on him, slowing him down, and then tagging him down the line, man. He’s very straight forward and once you kill that momentum, just making him pay.”

Courtesy @lukerockhold on Instagram

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

“Making use of my length. That’s it and my power. I don’t think he’s ever felt power like mine. He’s fought a lot of guys but I promise you, I hit harder than anybody he’s ever been around in his whole fucking career, sparring and fighting. I hit hard.”

Any parting thoughts as we’re wrapping up here, Luke Rockhold?

“Tune in. Me and Mikey Perry. It’s gonna be bloody. It’s going to be a war for his face, enjoy.”

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Jake Lindsey Unstoppable in BKFC 37 London Victory

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Jake Lindsey def. Connor Tierney by KO in Round 5 (1:02) Jake Lindsey proved to be unstoppable in his victory at BKFC 37 London. He showed his warrior spirit and gave his opponent Connor some advice and respect. Lindsey is now the fifth ranked fighter in the welterweight division and is looking for a title shot. He has a lot of experience in MMA and Bare Knuckle fighting and knows that the only way to prepare for a bare-knuckle fight is to just get in there and get it done.

The Fight

The fight was a back-and-forth battle, with Lindsey dropping his opponent with an overhand right early on. Lindsey said of the fight, “He was a bit slower than I thought he would be with his in and out. I thought his punches were faster than I thought. So he hit a little bit harder than I gave him credit for. So we kind of played Rock’em Sock’em robot. We both we kind of canceled each other out.”

Lindsey was down on the floor at one point, but he was fine and could have gotten up earlier. He said, “I’m a 36 year old. I’ve been fighting for 20 years, professionally over 40 fights, pro kickboxing, pro MMA. I’ve done underground bare knuckle years ago before BKFC was around. “

Lindsey’s game plan of chewing up his opponent in the clinch didn’t work out the way he thought, but he still managed to come out on top.

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Stepping Into the Opponent’s Backyard

Lindsey felt comfortable stepping into his opponent’s backyard, saying, “I come from a long line of warrior ancestors. I have, like, you know, see the movie Braveheart, you know, that big fat guy, his friend, that’s an ancestor mine directly. So I really value my my English heritage.”

Advice for Connor

Lindsey had some advice for his opponent, Connor, saying, “There’s no shame. Connor is popular.  And props to him for taking this fight. I’m not really that well known, even though I should be. The people who’ve been around for a long time know how dangerous I am and know how good I am. But I’m not really like a big social media guy. I’m more in the real world. I have kids, I have a business. I’m really focused on real life. But yeah, he can come back, you know, easily. He’s very technical. He’s a young guy. He hits hard. This is a learning experience, man, and he has some F xxx ing balls. Connor, I respect you a lot. You have some balls. A lot of guys wouldn’t have got up after that first overhand, right? But he came back and started banging, so he’ll be fine, man.”

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The Welterweight Division

Lindsey took over Connor’s spot as the fifth ranked fighter in the welterweight division. When asked if he wanted a title shot next, he called out Luis “Baboon Palomino. “Let’s go. Palomino. Let’s do it. I’m a guy who loves fighting tough guys. Look, I’m a warrior. I want to fight real warriors. I don’t want to fight any non-ranked opponents. I’ll fight anyone 65 or 75 don’t care. Title shot, though. You said it, Dave Feldman, don’t. Come on. Don’t do your boy dirty. You said title shot. Let’s go”

Preparing for a Bare Knuckle Fight

Lindsey has a lot of experience in MMA and Bare Knuckle fighting. When asked what the biggest challenge is to prepare for a bare-knuckle fight, he said, “Man, there’s just nothing like it. I’ve done, pro kickboxing MMA for years. I fought for the UFC, fought for Bellator. I’m the current unified, super lightweight champion. And man, there’s nothing like bare knuckle. I think BKFC has done a really good job, though. I prefer watching BKFC. I don’t really watch MMA anymore. It’s so exciting and it’s a pure combat sport. There’s nothing like getting hit with a bare knuckle, I’ll tell you that. It’ll wake you up. So, you know, just to be honest with you, there’s just nothing you can do to get ready ready for you. Just got to get in there and get it done.”

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BKFC Debuts in Norfolk, VA, March 24th with two World Title Fights!

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BKFC Debuts in Norfolk, VA, March 24th with two World Title Fights! Reggie Barnett Jr. Vs. Gustaf Cedermalm & Britian Hart Vs. Jenny Savage

Tickets Now On-Sale!

Philadelphia, PA (February 27, 2023) Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion, will make their long-awaited debut in Norfolk, VA with BKFC-39 set for Friday, March 24 at the renowned Scope Arena.

BKFC-39 is headlined by the BKFC Bantamweight World Championship between Champion Reggie ‘EAZ-E’ Barnett Jr. and Undefeated Challenger Gustaf ‘Forehead Forward’ Cedermalm in addition to a Women’s BKFC Strawweight World Championship between Champion Britain Hart and Challenger Jenny Savage in a highly anticipated rematch.

Tickets for BKFC-39, starting at $35 are Now On-Sale at BKFC.com. The Scope Arena is located at 201 E. Brambleton Ave., Norfolk, VA 23510. BKFC-39 will also be broadcast internationally as part of the BKFC+ Subscription for $7.99 per month on the New BKFC App – The Best Value in Combat Sports. BKFC-39 is sponsored by Only Fans, Crescent Tools, LIONS NOT SHEEP and Knockout Gummies.

‘Norfolk and the state of Virginia has been at the top of our targeted destinations for live events,” said David Feldman, President of BKFC. “We’ve listened to the fans who have been traveling from that area to our events on the East Coast and we’re anticipating a very large and passionate crowd of BKFC fans on March 24 at the Scope Arena.”

“Reggie Barnett and Britain Hart have been with BKFC since the beginning almost five years ago and have grown with us in popularity as a company. Both of their world title defenses at BKFC-39 are explosive matchups that promise fireworks from the opening bell.”

A veteran of BKFC since the promotions’ first event in June 2008, the popular Barnett, (8-2), of Chesapeake, VA won the BKFC Interim Bantamweight Title by defeating Jarod Grant on July 23, 2022 at BKFC Fight Night Tampa 2. He followed that up in style with a shutout five-round unanimous decision over the undefeated Geane Herrera on November 5, 2022 at BKFC-32 in Orlando, FL. Among Barnett’s other victories include wins over former boxing world champion DeMarcus Corley (BKFC-16), Abdiel Velazquez (BKFC-12), Matt Murphy (BKFC-10), Rusty Crowder (BKFC-5), Clay Burns (BKFC-2) and Travis Thompson (BKFC-1). Barnett’s only losses have come to former world champion and BKFC Legend Johnny Bedford.

The Swedish born Cedermalm, (1-0), now residing in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, burst onto the BKFC scene making huge news in his debut by defeating MMA veteran Alex Castro at BKFC Thailand 4 on December 9, 2022. Showing a world class bare-knuckle skill level, Cedermalm stopped Castro in the fourth round in the best performance at the event and among the best in the BKFC Thailand series (Click to Watch). Prior to joining BKFC, Cedermalm compiled a record of 20-3 in regional bare-knuckle events.

Co-featured at BKFC-39, BKFC Women’s Strawweight World Champion Britain Hart,

(6-3), of Bedford, Virginia will defend her title in a long-awaited rematch against Jenny Savage,

(3-1), of Clarksville, TN. In an exciting fight at BKFC-19 on July 23, 2021, Hart stopped Savage at the end of three action packed rounds.

Most recently Hart has dominated in two career-defining victories; a unanimous decision over arch-rival Bec Rawlings at BKFC-26 on June 24, 2022 and a decision win over Charisa Sigala at BKFC-29 on September 10, 2022. The victory over Rawlings was a revenge clash from her split decision loss  to the Australian at BKFC-2.

Hart also holds victories over combat sports superstar Paige VanZant in an unforgettable fight at KnuckleMania 1 in Tampa, FL and MMA veteran Pearl Gonzalez at BKFC-21 in Miami, FL.

Since her first fight against Hart, Savage has racked up impressive wins over Delaney Bailey at BKFC Tampa on December 9, 2021 and Veronika Dmitriyeva at BKFC-29 on September 10, 2022.

Additional fights for BKFC-39 will be announced shortly.

All BKFC events are broadcast on the New BKFC App for $7.99 per month,
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Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) is the first promotion allowed to hold a legal, sanctioned, and regulated bare knuckle event in the United States since 1889. Based in Philadelphia, and headed by President and former professional boxer David Feldman, BKFC is dedicated to preserving the historical legacy of bare knuckle fighting, while utilizing a specifically created rule set that emphasizes fighter safety. BKFC holds all of its bouts in a revolutionary circular four-rope ring, designed to encourage fast-paced and exciting bouts. The patented BKFC “Squared Circle” contains scratch lines, based on the Broughton Rules which governed bare knuckle fighting in the 19th century, and which requires fighters to “Toe the Line”: start every round face to face, and just inches apart.

In BKFC, only those fighters who are established professionals in boxing, MMA, kickboxing, or Muay Thai are allowed to compete. The referees and judges are required to have extensive professional combat sports experience. All fights are held under the auspices and control of an Athletic Commission. Unlike other fighting organizations and combat sports internationally which claim to be “bare knuckle”, but require wraps, tape, and gauze; BKFC is true to its word as fighters are not allowed to wrap their hands to within one inch of the knuckle. This makes BKFC unquestionably the truest form of bare knuckle fighting. BKFC is dedicated to not just creating the safest, most exciting, and highest-level bare-knuckle fighting organization in the world, it’s also leading the way for a new fully recognized professional combat sport. BKFC is truly the sport of the future, which fully respects its remarkable past.

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BKFC 37 London Preview: Tierney vs. Lindsey

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The sport of bare-knuckle boxing was born in London. And, at BKFC 37 on March 4, London is where a number of gritty British fighters and aspiring internationals on the undercard will make their BKFC debuts, nearly 350 years after the first reported boxing match took place in England.

True to that centuries-old tradition, the headliner battle, Saturday night at the Crystal Palace Arena, between welterweights Connor “Brum Town Bomber” Tierney (7-1, 165 lbs.) and “Gypsy” Jake Lindsey (3-0, 175 lbs.), will be old school through and through. Both fighters have three stoppages in their bare-knuckle careers.

With a five-hour time difference between New York and London, the main card festivities are set to be underway at 3 p.m. Saturday, with prelims at 2 p.m., on this side of the pond (EST).

The History of Bare-Knuckle Boxing in London

Well before “boxing gloves” were a thing, the first reported boxing match took place in England in 1681. James Figg won the country’s first bare-knuckle title in 1719 and took it upon himself to organize the sport from there, establish rules, and develop the foundation and training programs to separate bare-knuckle and other one-on-one combat disciplines from undisciplined, free-for-all street fighting.

BKFC 37 Main Event: How Tierney vs. Lindsey Stacks Up

The “Brum Town Bomber” nickname refers to Tierney’s hometown of Birmingham, England, a major manufacturing powerhouse during the Industrial Revolution. At 28, Tierney’s most recent BKFC fight was a dominant decision win in August 2022, after his debut in New York earlier in March. He’s currently the most hyped English fighter in the league.

While Tierney will have a rowdy home crowd backing him, putting the 36-year-old American, Lindsey (also nicknamed “The Librarian”), in the underdog position, keep in mind Lindsey has won all three of his BKFC bouts by KO. Lindsey (5’10”) gives up four inches in height to Tierney (6’2”), and the two have similar builds and nearly identical reaches. They also share a propensity for taking punches to land punches, so expect back-and-forth excitement on the night.

The BKFC 37 London Undercard

Given BKFC’s success in America, it’s no wonder there are so many British bare-knuckle fighters eager to share the glory in the sport’s traditional home.

For those bare-knuckle fans who like a couple of sizeable fighters knuckling up in the Squared Circle, never fear, as hefty fighters feature heavily on Saturday, too. The BKFC 37 undercard features three cruiserweight bouts (max 205 lbs.) showcasing fighters from the UK, France and South Africa, as well as a heavyweight fight (max 265). (As always, fights are subject to change.)

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BKFC 36 New Orleans Preview: Adams vs. Belcher

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One week after BKFC Knucklemania 3 delivered as promised, with a hugely entertaining night of explosive bare knuckle action in the Squared Circle in Albuquerque, Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship knuckles up again with a full card in New Orleans.

The History of Bare Knuckle Fighting in New Orleans

The event this Friday, Feb. 24, 2023, at the Pontchartrain Center on Williams Boulevard, is BKFC’s New Orleans’ debut, and it’s happening 153 years after the very first (official) bare knuckle world championship bout was decided on the opposite end of the same road.

That historic 1870 prize fight took place in Kenner, Louisiana, just barely outside of New Orleans where bare knuckle fighting was prohibited at the time. The heavyweight fighters back then were American, Tom Allen, knuckling up against England’s Jem Mace. After 44 minutes (!), Mace won and collected $2,500 in prize money.

Today, the site of their bout, Williams Boulevard and Highway 48, is home to a statue of the two 19th century fighters squaring off entitled, Mighty Mississippi Prize Fight.

The BKFC 36 Bare Knuckle Fighters Card

Eleven fights are scheduled for the night, with prelims starting at 8 p.m. EST and the Main Event set to start broadcasting at 9 p.m.

Headlining and vying for the Heavyweight Championship at BKFC 36 New Orleans will be Arnold “Bomaye” Adams (7-1-0, 206 lbs) vs. Alan Belcher (3-0-0, 232 lbs). Adams currently holds the heavyweight title and is ranked No. 3 pound-for-pound in the BKFC; Belcher is the No. 1 heavyweight contender.

The lightweight co-headline event pits Bobby “ODB” Taylor (5-1-0) vs. England’s James “Lights Out” Lilley (7-0-1).

BKFC 36 Main Event: How Adams vs. Belcher Stacks Up

Fans in New Orleans, and those watching at home, will get a treat with these two big boys. While the undefeated challenger Belcher usually carries 25 more pounds (232) into the Squared Circle than the champ Adams (206), Adams punches with a 3.5-inch reach advantage (77.5 vs. 74).

Still undefeated since he debuted in BKFC on Aug. 21, 2021, Belcher’s size and power remain a threat every time he fights. However, his background as a well-rounded MMA fighter with a BJJ black belt is less intimidating in a sport like bare knuckle, which is all about the hands.

Adams, on the other hand, is a lifelong striker who debuted in BKFC with a win against DJ Linderman at BKFC 1 on June 2, 2018. In fact, Adams fought at the first three BKFC events, earning wins against Linderman, Joey Beltran, and Sam Shewmaker before taking his first and only loss against Chase Sherman at BKFC 7 Aug. 10, 2019—nearly four years ago.

This will be Adams’ second defense of the belt, (he defeated Dillon Cleckler at BKFC 25 on May 6, 2022), and Belcher’s first title fight.

BKFC 36 Co-Headliner

The co-headliner fight of the night pits lightweights Bobby “ODB” Taylor against England’s James “Lights Out” Lilley. Taylor will likely earn a great deal of crowd support. The 44-year-old contender embodies workman-like bare-knuckle spirit, still holding a full-time job in the construction industry even as he trains at a gym an hour’s drive from his home.

Despite having less experience in the Squared Circle, Lilley, 36, is ranked ahead of Taylor in the lightweight division. But, this fight marks the Englishman’s second fight vs. a top-5 ranked opponent. This will also be both fighter’s third fight in less than one year, with Lilley having made his BKFC debut in Fort Lauderdale last year on April 21.

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