Mike Perry defeated Luke Rockhold in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships and called out Conor McGregor for his next fight, though it is unlikely due to McGregor’s UFC contract.
Mike Perry Sets Sights on Conor McGregor After Knocking Out Luke Rockhold in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
Mike Perry showcased his fighting skills by coming out victorious in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships event against former UFC champion Luke Rockhold. Perry bloodied Rockhold, resulting in damage to his teeth, forcing him to stop in the second round. Perry didn’t stop there as he took to the ring to challenge UFC superstar Conor McGregor to a fight.
Conor McGregor was present ringside throughout the night and even got into the squared circle with a Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships belt draped over his shoulder when Perry called him out. The face-off was seen as amicable, with both fighters exchanging praise for one another.
Perry, in his post-fight press conference, expressed his desire to fight McGregor in a bare-knuckle fight. However, McGregor is currently under contract with UFC and has a fight with Michael Chandler scheduled for the year. Perry’s ambition to fight McGregor might not be a possibility in the near future, but Perry’s determination shows he is aiming high.
Perry’s callout to McGregor brought back memories of when McGregor boxed Floyd Mayweather in one of the most profitable combat sports events in history. Perry has learned to aim high, and his performance against Rockhold shows that he is ready to take on any fighter, even UFC’s biggest names.