In a thrilling night of fights, Mike Perry took on former Strikeforce and UFC champion Luke Rockhold in the main event at BKFC 41 (MMA Weekly). Perry managed to secure a TKO victory after Rockhold quit midway through the second round due to an undisclosed injury (Sporting News; MMA Fighting). With this win, Perry remains undefeated in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (MMA News).
BKFC 41 took place in Denver, Colorado, and was considered the most highly anticipated event in the organization’s history (Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship; Bloody Elbow). Fans have since lauded the event as a blockbuster that stole the spotlight from the UFC Fight Night at the Apex (Sportskeeda).
Adding to the night’s excitement, Conor McGregor made a surprise appearance at the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship card, facing off with Mike Perry after his victory over Rockhold (Yahoo Sports). This marked the first time McGregor entered the squared circle at a BKFC event, further heightening the buzz surrounding the organization (Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship).